...My students typically will receive top scores in spelling, even if their strengths are not necessarily in school subjects. I have already been qualified in this area as I taught GED for five years in the state sponsored SPOKES program in West Virginia. Most of our students were at a 2-6 grade school level. (read more)
...I work on their confidence and developing strategies through metacognition.I began my ESL career, teaching English in China for two years. Since that time, I've been teaching ESL in Western Maryland. I am originally an elementary classroom teacher, so I approach language acquisition with both a content and and a language focus. (read more)
...I earned an MFA in Theatre Directing. I have written numerous plays for children, all of which have been performed. I began my career as the Performing Arts Director for the Oklahoma Arts Council, and, after Graduate School, worked as a Theatre Director in the San Francisco Bay area, where I won an award for directing Equity Waiver Theatre. (read more)
...Often times students find math and science daunting. I also did and struggled at first before finding success. It took focus, mastering concepts, and the willingness to reach out for help. (read more)
...Mathematics is my greatest passion and I have put a great amount thought into the proper ways of teaching it that not only lead to an understanding of current subject matter but also to prepare the student for future subjects. I worked as a research manager in applied mathematics at Johns Hopkin... (read more)