Experience Summary
I have taught for many years in all levels of secondary school, alternative schools, and tutoring centers.I eat, sleep, and drink tutoring as I tutor every day during the school year and do lots of research to help my kids in whatever academic subject is causing them difficulty.
I began my teaching career for the first five years as a high school English teacher and taught regular college prep English courses.The next five years I taught English at the middle school level.Next, I got married and resigned from teaching when our first child was born. For the next twenty!!years, I raised four children and tutored kids sporadically.
After all the kids had entered school, I began substituting in our school district and substituted everyday in the high schools and middle schools. During some of the summers, I taught secondary English for the district.
In 2009, I left the school district and went to work for Phase 4 Learning Center's Harrisburg location.This was an alternative school with an on-line curriculum for students who were expelled from their home school districts for different infractions. I had to become quickly versed in all high school core subjects in order for them to receive the best education possible while they were away from their regular schools.
Currently, I am tutoring for a Children's Home in a town about 30 miles from where we live. Summer is approaching, and I'd like to continue tutoring over the summer as the Children's Home does not employ tutors over the summer.
My Hobbies
My hobbies are a luxury--reading, writing,gardening,cooking,needlework if there's ever time. I spend most of my time doing reading and research for my students.
Top Subjects
Composition
I have taught composition skills just about every year since I have graduated from college.
Grammar
Proficiency: Expert, and one of my top Subjects!
This is one of my best teaching skills. I have been teaching some form of grammar every year since I have graduated from college.
Reading
Proficiency: Expert, and one of my top Subjects!
I teach reading comprehension skills and have skills to apply for any student who has less than grade level achievement up to highly proficient readers.
Reading Comprehension
During the regular school year I tutor students with severe reading comprehension weaknesses.
ASVAB
Three years ago I was hired by a company to teach skills for the ASVAB. I really enjoy seeing young men and women achieve their educational goals for entering the armed forces.
GED
I have taught students in alternative schools basic educational skills needed to either graduate from high school or earn a GED.
ADD/ADHD
During the regular school year I tutor mostly students with ADD or ADHD.
Dyslexia
Proficiency: Experienced, and one of my top Subjects!
I have training and certification in multisensory learning techniques. I apply some of these techniques to even on-level students if they have a weaknesses in reading, writing, and/or spelling.
