...It's a rich soup of words and ideas from all over the world. Both vocabulary and spelling make more sense when you know whether you're looking at a Latin or Greek root, or a word taken from an African or Asian language
In learning, each new venture is an opportunity to consolidate existing skills in a new context. Mastery of a skill creates a foundation for the next level of learning. (read more)
...I have tutored many students over the past eight years who have individualized education plans (IEPs). I take the time to understand what challenges and strengths these students possess and how to accommodate them on tests and in school work. I currently work full time for a tutoring company and... (read more)
...My classroom experience includes Pre-K (1 year), Grades 4-6 and Adult ESOL Chinese/English (2 years), Grade 9 English Language Arts (5 years), Grade 10 English Language Arts (5 years), Grade 11 American Literature (5 years), Grade 12 British Literature (5 years), AP English Language and Compositi... (read more)
...I draw on my knowledge of literature, journalism, and popular culture to personalize my instruction in a way that will engage a student’s interests and imagination. I have a bachelor’s degree in literature from Columbia University, and have experience as both a classroom teacher and an instructo... (read more)
...I have worked as a Forest Technician for the U.S. Forest Service in Utah and Washington State (Uintah National Forest, Olympic National Forest), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (as an assistant ranger in the Adirondack Mountain Preserve) and for a private forester in Vermont. I maintain an extensive plant identification database. (read more)