"Hello! I'm Melissa and I love literature and teaching. I taught 11th and 12th grade English literature in Prince George's County in Maryland. Teaching diverse students, that didn't immediately connect with the reading, was one of the most satisfying experiences of my career. Since moving back to Texas I've followed a different career path, but I miss working with students.

After informally tutoring my children's friends in AP writing, literature, and vocabulary, I realized I could help other students that were struggling or just needed an extra dose of confidence. Tutoring allows me the opportunity to once again help young people cultivate a life-long love of reading.

I structure my lesson plans around the needs of each individual student. Lessons will be tailored to target the student's weaknesses and to incorporate their classroom curriculum.

I have a B.A. in English Lit, with a minor in Shakespeare and a B.A. in History, with a minor in the British Regency. While teaching at Bladensburg High School, I tutored several students to raise their reading level. Many of my students were from foreign countries and read on a 1st or 2nd grade level. After working with them after school ALL of my tutored students were reading at grade level.

I'm looking forward to helping your child excel!" less...