Teaching Style
I am gentle, yet demanding. I am soft, but strict. I use humor to keep my students interested and in focus. I teach, but I also listen and watch for signals from my students in order to know if they understand or need more explanation. I develop a bond with my students regardless of the students'age which allows us, as a "team" to move together toward success. I believe that every student can learn -- some just learn faster than others, or easier than others, and it is my job, my privilege to help them learn how to do their very best.
My Hobbies
computer games, crossword puzzles, word games.
Basic Learning Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style. I fashion each lesson to every student individually. |
Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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I have a Bachelor's degree (with highest honors) from Florida International University and I did all my graduate work (with distinction) at the Univ. of Miami. One of my specialties is English in all its facets. In addition to being a very patient writing instructor, I am a professional writer (Published by Warner Brothers and Rowman and Littlefield) and teacher of writing so I know I can really help you learn how to make words dance, sing and jump off the page, if necessary. |
Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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I have a Bachelor's degree (with highest honors)from Florida International University and I did all of my graduate work (with distinction) at the Univ. of Miami. One of my specialties is creative writing. I teach children, teenagers, and college students (and beyond) how to write interestingly, effectively and quickly. In addition to being a very patient instructor, I am a professional writer (Published by Warner Brothers and Rowman and Littlefield) and teacher of writing so I know I can really help you learn how to make words dance, sing and jump off the page, if necessary. |
Elementary |
Proficiency: Expert
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I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style. |
Elementary Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style. |
Elementary Math |
Proficiency: Expert
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I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style. |
Elementary Phonics |
Proficiency: Expert
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I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style. |
Elementary Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style. |
Elementary Science |
Proficiency: Expert
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I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style. |
Elementary Social Studies |
Proficiency: Expert
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I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style. |
Elementary Study Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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Elementary Vocabulary |
Proficiency: Expert
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Studies I teach youngsters how to learn -- the basics for what they must know. I teach them how to read and write (and any old-sters who need to know how also)as well as the basics in Math, History, Geography, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Science, Reading, and other subjects taught in elementary school. I am gentle, patient, honest, and prompt. AND I fashion each lesson to every student individually. I don't teach in a "one size fits everyone" style. |
English |
Proficiency: Expert
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English in all its facets,is a specialty of mine including: grammar, language arts, reading, writing, composition, spelling, comprehension, speaking. In addition, to teaching a student how to read, write speak and understand the English language, I teach students how to lessen whatever foreign accent they may have (a foreign accent often makes it difficult to understand a person for whom English is a second language, even when the person speaks it grammatically well.) |
Grammar |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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See comments on my abilities to teach English |
Homework Help |
Proficiency: Expert
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I am an instructor in the private sector for students through the sixth grade and I am a patient homework "helper." No, I won't do homework FOR the students, but I help my students learn HOW to do homework efficiently, reasonably quickly and understand what they are doing, so that ultimately they will no longer need a tutor. Very often a student procrastinates and by doing so, wastes a lot of time doing homework. I teach students how to GET IT DONE, understand it, and if there is a question, how to word that question to get a quick and understandable answer from the instructor. I help students prepare for tests in a timely fashion so that they do not wait until the night before an exam to start studying. I teach them how to get the best advantage out of studying for their exams, I give them time frames and amounts to learn each night in preparation for the exam. This teaches them how to study for any kind of exam in the future. |
Journalism |
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I have written articles for newspapers and magazines which have been received very well. Writing journalistically is different from writing other kinds of material, and the student must know the difference. I teach that. |
Keyboard |
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See below comments on Piano |
Language Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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See comments on English |
Literature |
Proficiency: Expert
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I love reading and I work hard to cause my students to love reading. Reading is a way for us to leave ourselves, and join another character, someplace, anyplace and live in his or her world for a time. What an escape mechanism reading is. No drugs, alcohol or tobacco needed -- just words. And I teach students to enjoy, no, to love the words that other folks have written to make us think, feel, wonder and learn. |
Musical |
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See below comments on Piano. I also teach sight singing, rhythm, notation and general understanding of music |
Piano |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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I am a professional classical pianist (I actually play piano, organ, and harpsichord professionally) who has performed publicly on many of the largest concert halls in the world (yes, I played in Carnegie Hall). I have performed on TV, radio and in person for more than 50 years. I have also been teaching piano (and more lately keyboard) to children, adults and everyone in between as well as theory, music composition, conducting and other facets of music. I am the owner of Sdoia-Satz Institute in Miami, a private music school. I teach all levels of piano (from beginner to professional) and I focus on the classical elements. I teach in person and on line to anyone who wishes to learn to play the piano or their keyboard. |
Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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See comments on English |
Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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See comments on English |
Spelling |
Proficiency: Expert
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See comments on English |
Study Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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I help students prepare for tests in a timely fashion so that they do not wait until the night before an exam to start studying. I teach them how to get the best advantage out of studying for their exams, I give them time frames and amounts to learn each night in preparation for the exam. This teaches them how to study for any kind of exam in the future. |
Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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I have a Bachelor's degree (with highest honors) from Florida International University and I did all my graduate work (with distinction) at the Univ. of Miami. One of my specialties is English in all its facets. In addition to being a very patient writing instructor, I am a professional writer (Published by Warner Brothers and Rowman and Littlefield) and teacher of writing so I know I can really help you learn how to make words dance, sing and jump off the page, if necessary. |
Writing Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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See above comments on creative writing |