...My additional training includes the completion of a Dyslexia Certificate program which was built upon the latest research and best practices for working with students with dyslexia and met the International Dyslexia Association’s (IDA) Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teacher of Reading, and ... (read more)
...My experience includes over 20 years of teaching at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school), in various types of school systems (private, charter, and public), with students from different backgrounds (American, Haitians, Dominicans, South Americans, Central Americans, Africans, Asians),... (read more)
...I have over 24 years of educating students ranging from Kindergarten to adults, in reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, college test prep, etc! I am certified in K-12 English, K-8 General Education, and trained in Orton-Gillingham. I also have much experience tutoring high school and college ... (read more)
...I received the outstanding student in mathematics award in my sophomore year (out of all of the sophomore and junior students). I got a 4 on the AP Calculus and AP Statistic exams. I got a 34/36 on the math section of the ACT! I took prealgebra in seventh grade, and received a high A in it. (read more)
...That is why when I work with students, I first have them become very familiar with the correct pronounciation of the word so they don't feel awkward using it. Next, we examine both the denotations and the connotations of the new vocabulary. I teach them how to make word associations and how to personalize the word so it not only makes sense to them but also becomes familiar very quickly. (read more)