...I make sure to bring my own enthusiasm for learning to every lesson, and I tailor each of my lesson plans to my tutee's interests and needs. For two years, I volunteered at Reading Partners in NY. I worked with children in first and second grades who had fallen behind on their reading skills. (read more)
...I have taught special needs children over the past 25 years. This experience ranges from cognitively impaired to learning disabled. I have many professional development hours, graduate studies and certifications demonstrating my specialty in Learning Disabilities. (read more)
...My earlier degrees were in music: a bachelor's degree in piano performance and a double master's in piano performance and music history. Way later in life - when I finally had the time - I went back for another master's degree in English. I completed this last spring and graduated with a 4.0. (read more)
...Last but not least, I learnt English myself. That is why I know exactly what my students need, what areas of English might be particularly confusing to them, how the structure of their native languages affects their language acquisition, and what I can do as a teacher to help them learn faster a... (read more)