...I mainly focus on my area of concentration Math in grades 4-8th. I also instruct in language arts, reading, writing, history, math, and some science. It is exciting to see when a student "gets it," then retains and can apply that knowledge to mastery. (read more)
...I continue my own education and learning through the National Council of Teachers of English and multiple reading and literacy associations. I am a certified licensed teacher with endorsements in Early Childhood Education, PK- 3rd Grade, Elementary 4-6, Middle Level 6-8 and a Reading Specialist K-12th grade. I have over a decade of experience in teaching and tutoring. (read more)
...In order for me to complete my thesis I had to get through many Chemistry classes and labs. The laboratories taught techniques necessary for that course. Organic Chemistry was the class I learned to use instrumentation. (read more)
...Working with mostly adult students to improve their English speaking and writing skills by focusing on vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar, and pronunciation. Success in helping students for personal, professional, and academic purposes. As an academic, I have a keen awareness of grammar, syntax, and spelling. (read more)
After thirty years as a teacher at a Quaker independent school in suburban Philadelphia, I am now tutoring students in writing and research. I believe everyone can learn to write by understanding the process of writing and practicing the necessary skills. Good writing sometimes seems like a mystery to students because they often haven't been shown the steps to move from idea to finished essay. (read more)