"I am a dedicated Middle School ELA teacher with experience supporting students in reading comprehension, writing development, grammar, and literacy skills. I currently teach English Language Arts and enjoy helping students gain confidence as readers and writers. My background includes working with diverse learners, including students who benefit from breaking down complex assignments and receiving guided feedback.

Before becoming a teacher, I worked with students in both one-on-one and small-group settings, helping them strengthen foundational skills and prepare for classroom tasks. In my current role, I focus heavily on explicit writing instruction, academic vocabulary, and strategies to improve sentence fluency, organization, and elaboration. I adapt my instruction for different learning needs and use structured models to help students develop skills they can transfer across subjects.

My tutoring approach balances patient guidance with clear expectations so students learn how to articulate their ideas and advocate for their learning. I believe that confidence is built through practice and feedback, and I work to create a supportive environment where students can ask questions, revise their thinking, and celebrate progress. I look forward to helping students grow in their literacy skills, whether they need support for coursework, standardized testing, or academic enrichment." less...