...Taking this course is like taking a foreign language because of all of the scientific terminology. Material at the end of the semester will build on material from earlier in the semester, therefore you truly need to learn the material as we go. Cramming the night before the tesst will not put the material into your long term memory. (read more)
I have been teaching for 17 years. Most of my work has been with middle and high school English students (current teaching license expires in June 2022), but with homebound and GED work, I have taught all core subjects for Grades 6-12. Currently, I teach HS English and History for Alternative Services in Fairfax County Public Schools. (read more)
...This means I understand the curriculum for this age group and I see where many students struggle to understand these concepts. I was the President of the Mathematics Honor Society in high school, where I peer tutored many students in subjects such as Algebra 1 and 2 and Geometry. I also served as a classroom mentor for an Algebra 1 class during my Senior year. (read more)
...I have an additional 2 years’ experience working as a substitute teacher and as a historical interpreter at a historical site in Virginia. I have worked with different age groups in my church's Sunday school department and have taught in both public and private schools. Reading instruction, com... (read more)