...On subsequent assignments we will walk through the beginning of the paper, and then have the student go through the remainder with me present, pointing out subsequent areas where improvements can be made. It is extremely important that the student’s voice come through in their writing, and not mine. Doing so will help solidify the techniques and rules of writing. (read more)
...I feel confident that I can help students in learning these subjects, plus science, math, history, and social studies. I did extremely well in high school and college, in all areas of study. I taught English as a Second Language to adults and college students in New Hampshire, and I taught English to high school students in Prague, Czech Republic. (read more)
...It's almost like cracking a code -- phrases, ideas, or diagrams that previously made no sense at all suddenly slide in to place and are as clear as day. Those "aha!" moments are about more than just a single idea making sense -- they renew students' confidence in themselves and give them the cou... (read more)
...I have taught Geometry, including proofs, for over 20 years. I try to have my students see proofs as puzzles and have fun doing them. I warn students to think about relationships, not merely memorize theorems. (read more)