...I am able to tutor in the learning style of the student. I am also very calm and not easily rattled. Having raised three children, I recognize an excuse when it is given. (read more)
...I have taught pre-school, I have been a Title 1 tutor, I have taught First Grade, a number of long term substitute positions (Art was a favorite) and have most recently worked as a paraprofessional at a Junior High. I graduated from The University of Hartford in 1987 with a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. Right out of college I was a camp counselor and fell in love with teaching children. (read more)
...After that, I transferred to the University of Chicago, where I completed my Ph. D in Spanish, with a concentration on the works of Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote. I never abandoned my studies at the Universidad de Oviedo and I completed a PhD in English, with a concentration on the... (read more)
...Writing is one of the last Language Arts skills that a student learns and can be one of the most challenging. It is directly related to Reading and Reading Comprehension which is a subject that I am the most skilled at teaching. As a journalist for a local paper in California I was fortunate to practice writing skills in a very public arena. (read more)
...My interpersonal skills enable me to forge positive relationships with my students and develop a rapport built on clear communication and mutual respect. As an educator, I view each tutoring session as an opportunity to help students and support young adults on their journey of discovery. I tak... (read more)