Experience Summary
I have a Bachelors Degree from the Univerity of Minnesota where I obtained my secondary teaching license. I taught ninth grade English for eight years in Morris, Minnesota and focused heavily on writing, grammar, speech and the Renaissance. When we moved to Raleigh, I taught 7th grade Language Arts at Fred J. Carnage Middle School for two years.
Teaching Style
My classrooms were traditional with twenty to thirty students with a variety of learning and maturity levels. When I tutored students who needed additional help with the end-of-year writing tests, I worked with small groups of four to six, or one-on-one as indicated.
My Hobbies
Reading, writing, gardening, riding bike, boating.
Other Comments
Letters of recommendation from parents, fellow teachers and administrators upon request. I am currently self-employed and available for day or evening tutoring.
| Composition |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I taught 9th and 7th grade writing and speech. We explored biograpahies, research papers, and expository writing. |
| Creative Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| In preparing my students for the end-of-year testing we explored topics both creative and non-fiction to incorporate structure, vocabulary choices and proof-reading skills. |
| Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I tutored students in the basic structure of sentences, paragraphs and essays. I have letters of recommendation and certifications as a highly qualified writing instructor. I have created a formula for passing the writing section of end-of-grade tests that incorporates topic sentences, transitions, and conclusions. This formula includes tricks for avoiding misspellings. |