"The first thing to tell is that I have been teaching Middle School since 1989. I have taught in rural, urban, and suburban schools. I was a special educator for seven years, then a Social Studies teacher, and now I lead English and Civics classes. The mantra in my class is "dig deeper, try harder, be better".

For seven years in Vermont, during the summer, I facilitated Ropes Course Adventure programs which focus on team building, independence, problem solving, trust. Some reasons why I like tutoring someone is because I am very well organized, and very flexible. I can make a plan, yet think on my feet and revise plans for improvement. The idea of modeling those qualities, and giving that person the confidence to practice those skills, makes me feel confident thatI make a difference.

I am an excellent proofreader, and excellent reader for facts and inferences. I am very good idea of how to use vocabulary effectively and very good at knowing the audience.

I have many years of experience teaching American history from the Revolutionary War until Reconstruction, as well as many years of teaching World History from the Early Middle Ages to The Renaissance. Many years of teaching Civics. Since getting my masters degree, I have taken many courses in history, such as 20th Century History.

I have a master's degree in Special Education and much classroom experience with ADD students. Also, Ropes Adventure training is a great place to see these students in a different light, and understand their thought process better.

Please feel fear to contact me a any time; I will be sure to respond in a timely fashion." less...