...My specialties are American Literature, African-American Literature, and Multi-Cultural Literature. Writing instruction is also exciting to teach to someone who struggles with writing of any type. As a high-school English teacher in an upstate New York public school, I taught 11th graders to integrate American Literature with studies in American history and culture. (read more)
...I plan to use these learning and teaching experiences while tutoring. I have and continue to write lesson plans for everything I teach. Before moving on to another topic or the next chapter I check for the students understanding and review with whoever might need it while challenging those who may have understood the material. (read more)
...I have been in public education for 8 years and have worked as a substitute, Earth Science teacher, Chemistry teacher, and a coach. I have an undergraduate degree in Geoenvironmental Studies which includes the fields of geology, meteorology, astronomy, hydrology, and GIS. I also have a master's degree in STEM education with a valid NYS Earth Science 7-12 teaching certificate. (read more)
...I make Mathematics a valuable skill to students, so that they feel there is a purpose in their learning. Studying mathematics is not supposed to feel lousy. All (new) mathematics feels impossible, until you master each skill. (read more)
...After graduating from Emory University, twenty five years ago, with a degree in English (concentration in the works of Shakespeare) I taught elementary school language arts for two years. Then worked in education advocacy and reform at Teach For America for almost ten years- with a two year stin... (read more)