...I show students how to see the author's "special effects". Helping students develop a language to talk about literature is also key. I enjoy discussing literature with my students as a way to deepen comprehension as well as their understanding of themselves and the world. (read more)
...I taught reading 4 hours a day, besides the regular curriculum. I also taught sight words using games such as Bingo, Jeopardy, and role playing. I had great success using the "Letter People" concept, along with traditional techniques. (read more)
...I have experience in many subjects and understand that everyone learns differently and at different rates. Some students may only need occasional homework help, while others may need more extensive individual plans and everything in between. I have a BS in biology from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and M.Ed. in Curriculum and Design: Science k-14. (read more)
...My highest SAT Reading score was a 620. I have always been a strong reader, and much of my current college work involves critical reading and close reading, primarily because I am an English major but also because all subjects require strong reading skills. I can provide help with gleaning the important concepts from what is read in order to prepare for the Critical Reading SATs. (read more)
...I have been a classroom teacher at all levels from grades 6 through college as well as a private tutor over the past 20 years. I recently moved to The Valley of the Sun from the Pioneer Valley [Massachusetts]. I am a patient and results-driven, yet detail-oriented. I recognize that often the “why” must be clarified before the “what” can even be accepted. (read more)