Experience Summary
I recently retired after 35 years of teaching English. I love teaching any area of English, but what I most enjoyed was AP Language and Composition. In the 20 years I taught this class, I had about a 90% pass rate. For many of my students, AP L and C was the first honors class they ever had! I also taught British Literature, Russian Literature, American Literature, on the academic and honors levels, an English class for academically challenged students, journalism, creative writing, and freshman and sophomore classes that included literature, grammar and writing. During the many years that I taught sophomores, the school English ACT averaged score was always the highest out of the subjects tested.
Teaching Style
I can adapt myself to how a particular student learns best. I believe in using plenty of examples, and I have plenty of patience.
My Hobbies
My hobbies include creative writing, especially satire, jewelry making and selling, travel, my dog Emy (not really a hobby), Chicago sports, ebay, just to name a few.
Other Comments
I have loads of material for any kind of English class.