...In addition, students learn how to explain and exemplify their interpretations. I also developed and taught Advanced Placement English which prepared students to complete an exam that awarded college credit. My experience in test preparation includes the following:
Development and delivery of SAT prep workshop. (read more)
...Recently, I was senior editor and project manager for a book published by Sphere First Publishing. My poems and articles have been published in magazines and newspapers, and choirs have sung my commissioned lyrics. In addition to over 25 years of freelance writing with experience ranging from c... (read more)
...I can help you do that too. Throughout my many years of school I always helped and tutored other students as I went along - my little brother, my friends, classmates, etc. - and I really enjoyed it. Now that I'm doing it officially I find it comes very naturally to me - probably because of all that experience I gained over the years of doing it more casually. (read more)
...Regarding my method of teaching, I understand that each student learns differently. Some excel with traditional methods like textbooks and homework, while others thrive with interactive approaches such as games and videos. Recognizing this diversity, I am flexible in my teaching style, tailoring lessons to meet the unique needs of each student. (read more)
...After math and history, grammar is my favorite topic to teach. As an adult, I continue to learn about proper grammar, even reading books such as "The Grouchy Grammarian," which details the 47 mistakes most commonly made by professional writers. I know my grammar, and I know how to explain its rules to others. (read more)