...Writing has always been a strength of mine, as I am particular about how words go together to express exactly what I want to communicate. I love to proofread, edit, and help students make their words flow together smoothly. My areas of expertise include the fundamentals of language development and using these building blocks to enhance spoken and written expression. (read more)
...I will do my very best to make our schedules work together. As far as what I teach, as I've said I have taught pretty much everything. In the elementary grades, I teach reading from the ground up, working on phonics, word recognition, reading strategies, and comprehension. (read more)
I am a research scientist and university professor. My last position was in a post-country called Kazakhstan. I left this position because my family did not like living outside the US. (read more)
...I have assisted students in all grades. Reading is very much a part of all aspects of my life, and I cannot resist sharing the joy of it or helping others to attain the skills necessary in order to access that joy. Over the course of the past 18 years, I have attended reading conferences, workshops, webinars, and online classrooms, both on my own and as part of my school. (read more)