...Linear equations, slope, direct variation, and functions are major concepts in Algebra 1. Students may encounter simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, parabolas, and inequalities for the first time. For these and other reasons, students often feel uneasy with Algebra 1 and need an approach where learning occurs in small steps with plenty of opportunities for practice and success. (read more)
...My teaching style is experiential as I believe every student has the capacity to connect with literature and to write very well, and I enjoy showing a student how he or she does this naturally. I believe in finding the moment of engagement with a work of literature or a writing assignment and wo... (read more)
...That's me hanging off a bridge I taught my students to build made only of Popsicle sticks and hot glue! Autumn 2023 Update: I plan to take on only 3 families for full-time 2-4 hour per week instruction. I will come to your home and get to know your child on a comprehensive level and we will plan a course of action for the semester. (read more)
...For many students, being able to double their effective reading speed and learning sophisticated guessing strategies will significantly raise their scores, independent of a complete content review. To give you an example of how detailed and thorough I am, I have cataloged the most common reasons... (read more)
I am a career professional writer and writing teacher. My early years were spent as an advertising copywriter for several Chicago ad agencies and marketing firms where I worked on package goods, retail, fast food, health care and corporate accounts. Following graduate school, I taught undergraduat... (read more)