"Hello! I’ve been a classroom teacher and teacher trainer for 25+ years. I teach all levels, and have a specialty in remedial reading, writing and math. I have 10 years of experience teaching Singapore math, a manipulative-based conceptual program that strengthens understanding and builds mental math skills.

I was an undergraduate science major and have often incorporated science into lessons because children usually enjoy it.

When working with students who are in need of extra support, I use an Orton-Gillingham method, PAF, also used by The Windward School, to teach reading (decoding), spelling and comprehension.

Writing is often a student’s biggest challenge because it incorporates many skills. I use Basic Writing Skills, also from Windward, to teach pre-writing, outlining, drafting and revising everything from a single sentence to a paragraph and beyond. Often, the most helpful skill I teach writers is to “talk it out before you write it out,” which means I encourage students express their ideas first, making it easier to plan and compose.

Positive reinforcement is the path toward success. I am patient and able to repeat skills until a student is successful, leading to confidence-building, the key component of learning." less...