...Some students even discover that they love learning! The one-on-one environment provides the unique opportunity to find and build on a student’s preexisting strengths and interests. Rather than providing shortcuts and answers on homework sheets, I guide students to use the resources and strategies that they already have to answer their own questions. (read more)
...For example, I tutored a 7th grade student in Florida's mandatory Civics course which requires a rigorous End of Course exam that counts for 2/3 of the final grade. The student, who originally struggled with a C, brought her grade up to a B and passed the test beyond the minimum passing grade. ... (read more)
...In both of these areas, it is very important to teach children study skills. In reading I teach study skills for comprehension, spelling and learning vocabulary. As a special education teacher, it is very important to teach study skills for reading, math, and spelling as many children with learning difficulties have memory issues and need to learn techniques to use ro retain information. (read more)
I majored in English with a concentration in writing at Framingham State University. Over the past twenty years I have worked in non profits writing, editing and and publishing newsletters, social media and marketing materials. I have also volunteered with elementary students learning to read and write, as well as editing high school and college papers. (read more)