...This philosophy puts more weight on the students and renders the teacher a facilitator of the learning process. As a result, the teaching process becomes collaborative and creative whereas the job of the teacher is to create the conditions for successful learning. The second point lies in build... (read more)
I was born in Russia and moved to the U.S.A. to get my Master's degree in TESOL and PhD in English (American Literature). I have been teaching and tutoring since 1999. I am genuinely interested in the success of my students, and tutoring gives me an opportunity to see them grow in a short time. I... (read more)
...Much of the Language Arts consists of functional phonics, especially the K-3 grades. I have used poster-sized short and long vowel words to help K-2 students learn, and I own 2 sets of phonics cards. I also utilize a set of "Bob" books, and I use my collection of word family books to help the student know about "ine", "ing", "ock", "ay", and others. (read more)
...I spent the last seven years in a high school English classroom, where I focused specifically on reading comprehension, writing, and test prep for English 10 students. I'm also licensed to teach journalism, so I understand the nuances between professional writing, formal writing, and journalisti... (read more)