...I love to make learning fun and exciting. I think one of the most important things to do is when there is an area students struggle in to get down to their level and figure out what their minds are caught up on. I also know laughing and having fun while learning never hurts. (read more)
...First I have found true life photos (when appropriate) are a great memory link so the child has a connection to the word. We then look to see how the word is used within their text. I make vocabulary cards that have the a picture to give the mind a visual clue. (read more)
14 Subjects: includingElementary Science,Reading,Special Needs,Elementary Math
...Overall, I just enjoy helping students reach their potential! I spent three semesters assisting a community college professor with his class online. I proofread, corrected and offered suggestions on ways to improve the overall meaning of each students work. (read more)
...During the first year in Jordan, I was recruited by the State Department to serve as an intelligence officer, responsible for establishing contacts inside of both Lebanon and Syria. After working for State through 2011, I decided to take early retirement and move back to the United States, which... (read more)