...I really enjoy the critical thinking, and I enjoy helping my students work on their literature essays. During my 26 years as an educator, I served at the college/university level for 13 years. On average, I taught 8 sections per semester, and each of about 20 students had to complete at least 5 essays formed from 3 drafts for each of the 5 essays. (read more)
...Poetry, often, is a dreaded, illogical genre that most students avoid to their detriment. I bring them into that world with a new understanding. I also emphasize a discipline with vocabulary and reading which strengthens a student's ability to grasp concepts. (read more)
...I enjoy utilizing mnemonic devices and memory devices to help remember vocabulary definitions. I played basketball throughout high school and was offered a position at a Division II university. After college, I volunteered alongside my high school basketball coach and have been coaching our middle school girls basketball team for the past 4 years. (read more)
...I feel that I can help make learning fun and encourage creativity. Please feel free to contact me and I would be willing to provide any other information to help you see me as a great tutor.I have spent many years working in an elementary school setting. I've completed multiple types of field work in different grade levels. (read more)