Experience Summary
Most recently I have worked as a reading specialist. I have over 25 years of experience as an English as a Second/Foreign Language educator. I have taught at all levels k-12, as well as University.
I have extensive experience teaching at the adult level and enjoy working with adult learners.
Currently I am a private consultant with a focus on reading and learning - particularly learners with special needs.
Teaching Style
I am a learner-centered instructor. When working with an individual I try to understand his or her learning approaches and needs. I believe that I work well with alternative learners and with young adults who may be disaffected with conventional educational methods.
I particularly enjoy working with adults and feel that I often learn so much more from them than what I am able to offer. When working with adult learners I respect that their personal lives and needs may intersect with our instructional time. Frequently I will incorporate whatever is going on in their lives into our current "curriculum."
| Basic Learning Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Academic coaching, organizational skills, academic success |
| Elementary Phonics |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Focus on emergent reading and language skills, phonemic awareness, early reading |
| English ESOL |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Experienced university ESL/EFL educator. Instruct in all skill areas - speaking, listening, reading, writing. Beginner through advanced English Language Learners. English for Academic Purposes |
| Psychology |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| MA in Counseling, undergraduate studies in psychology |
| Reading |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Reading and Learning Specialist - Focus on struggling readers. Trained in Wilson and other Orton-Gillingham approaches
Specialize in individualized attention to students with alternative learning styles and learning challenges |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Work with grades 4+ through adult on Critical Reading, Comprehension, Reader Response, SAT Reading |
| Special Education |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Autism, Asperger's, Verbal Learning challenges, etc. |
| Study Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Academic coaching and HS/College level study skills |
| TOEFL |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Experienced in TOEFL, TOIC, ESL Writing, Grammar and other standardized tests |