"Hello, my new student! I am ready to help you!

I have served as a teacher for 27 years. I have taught grades k through adult. I am positive, honest, and patient. I am a problem-solver and critical thinker, and I have a great deal of experience. Most of all, I believe in the saying, "Be kind and have courage" (Anne Frank & Cinderella). I also have a sense of humor.

I am an active teacher. I currently work Monday through Friday teaching high-need students in grades 3 through 12. I provide personalized instruction in ELA, math, and science. I also teach English second language learners remotely. I love to create personalized lessons to motivate my students! I enjoy teaching courses in basic writing, using rhetorical strategies, and understanding literature. I am a proofreading master.

During the school year, I am the busiest with student requests for help with essay writing to respond to literary prompts. I also receive many requests for help with college application essays.

It's easier to say what I have NOT taught: physics, calculus, coding, and medicine.

My subject areas do include: English Language Arts; phonics; ESL; writing (basic composition, advanced essay, college application essays, research, advanced writing such as critique and synthesis, and graduate research); academic integrity; business writing (including resumes, cover letters, memos, reports, email, etc.); grammar; PSAT/SAT prep; literature (fiction, short stories, drama, poetry, novels); ethics; organizational behavior; time management; coping and life skills; skills for the college-bound student; elder care; mindfulness; history; French; philosophy; entrepreneurship; and marketing.

I am a dog lover! I live by the sea, and this inspires me! I love music and I love singing!

Please contact me here at Wyzant. I look forward to working with you!" less...