...Grow your vocabulary every day and you'll grow with it. Grammar consists of the rules that govern the words we use and how we use them. We can't make up our own words and punctuation and expect to be taken seriously and understood. (read more)
...I read every chance I get, I write and do crossword puzzles to enhance my vocabulary. Nothing interests me more than language and how it came to be that we say things the way we say them. I also want to help other people learn a foreign language or gain better skills with their first language, ... (read more)
...During many of those years, tutoring students outside of my own classes was part of my job. Over the last twenty years, I co-directed the writing program at a well-known university in New Jersey. Most of my professional life has been devoted to helping students learn to read and write for purposes that give them a sense of satisfaction and/or confidence. (read more)
...So my experiences are varied, but my passion for education is consistent. I have specialized training in working with learning disabilities such as ADD/ADHD. I'm relatively flexible with scheduling and can work with any learning style. (read more)
...Diagnosed as an adult with ADHD, I look back as a teacher and I now understand why I struggled. My past struggles along with my understanding of ADHD have aided my abilities in helping students attain their goals and begin the journey of fulfilling their potential. I have 18+ years of experience teaching students from Pre-K -6th grade. (read more)