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Currently, I am an English and Study Skills tutor through Varsity Tutors. I have had students ranging from kindergarten to senior year in college. While I was obtaining my Masters in English from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville I was TA. Afterwards I taught at Fusion Academy as an English and History teacher for 2 years.
In the past I was a peer tutor in the writing center at Hudson Valley Community College.
For many years I was Sunday School assistant teacher before becoming a lead teacher.
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Reading Log Template
Columns:GoalBook: Title and AuthorRead: Date and # of Pages5 Thoughts or Answered Questions: See Goal for Specific Details
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading
13 Colonies Flashcards - A Simple Assignment
Create flashcards for each of the original 13 colonies.Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia There are 5 requirements for each flashcard. This is a great assignment for the end of a unit, semester, or year.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: 4 U.S. History Flashcard Assignments
Simple Worksheet - Identify Parts of a Story and Story Elements
Directions: Identify 8 of the following in the story you have chosen or that has been assigned. Think about everything we have talked about. Here are some hints to help you. Great accompaniment to the Order and Specificity Matter Handout. Awesome worksheet for tutors to assign to their students!
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature
"I want to tell you ..." Slips: 3rd-8th Grade
Directions: Sometimes it can be hard to tell a trusted adult what you are thinking; especially, if it is difficult to put into words or if you do not know if they want to know or if they seem busy. These “I want to tell you slips ...” give you the chance to tell me what is on your mind. You can fill these out at anytime and leave them in my in-box. There are a total of 4 prompts that students can choose from: 1. Today I am / was feeling 2. I am having trouble at / on / with 3. I would like to le
3rd - 8th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Finish the Sentences: Worksheet for lower elementary - Rhyming words
Simple worksheets to give students for them to show what they have learned about reading and words that rhyme. It is designed for students to do independently or for a teacher to lead them through depending on their level.
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Condensed Elementary Editing Checklist for a Paragraph and Multiple Paragraphs
A simple checklist to give students to remind them what to look for when they are editing a paragraph or multiple paragraphs. There are two copies of each checklist on a page separated by a dotted line, so it could be cut into half pages.
3rd - 5th
Writing, Writing-Essays
Fill in the Blank Apology Letter
This fill in the blank apology letter is for 3rd-6th grade students to complete when they need to give someone an apology. It is a great stepping stone activity for students to learn how to apologize and self-reflec.
3rd - 6th
Social Emotional Learning
Spelling Word Bingo - Assignment for 3rd-6th Grade
A simple homework assignment to give to students as a way to practice their spelling words throughout the week. Each task option is scattered on the board twice; however, not in the same row, column, or diagonal.
3rd - 6th
Spelling
Fun Writing Prompt: If today was opposite day ...
This writing prompt asks students to write about what they would do on opposite day. Students are asked to least write about at least three things they would do and explain why as well as to include a picture.
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Writing
U.S. State Flashcards Assignment - Learn and Study the 50 States
Assignment Directions:Create flashcards for each of the 50 States of the United States. There are 5 requirements for each flashcard.
4th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
Two Simple Steps to Approaching a Short Writing Prompt
Two Simple Steps to Approaching a Short Writing Prompt:1. It is helpful to break down an assignment into smaller questions or steps. 2. Once you understand the prompt you can start planning or make an outline. For short assignments they can be brief (just one to three bullet points).
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Simple Worksheet: Asking students to think about what they want to learn
This simple worksheet is about encouraging students to ask more complex questions than who, what, and when. While those are important questions as they continue in their academic career those will have to be answered, but rarely stand alone. The worksheet also gives students a way to take ownership of their learning. Many have never been asked what they want to learn about and that is not a good thing. Students need to realize education is more than being told what to think, what questions to as
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects
"I want to tell you ..." Slips: K-2nd Grade
Directions: Sometimes it can be hard to tell a trusted adult what you are thinking; especially, if it is difficult to put into words or if they seem busy. These “I want to tell you slips ...” give you the chance to tell me what is on your mind. You can fill these out at anytime and leave them in my in-box. There are two prompts for students. They can circle the image that best represents what they want to say. There are two sets of the prompts on each page.
K - 2nd
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Writing Prompt: One time I overcame my anxiety when ...
This writing prompt asks students to write about a time when they overcame anxiety. Students are asked to explain why you were anxious and what coping skills you used to overcome that moment as well as to include a picture. This particular writing prompt is perfect for for social emotional learning.
2nd - 8th
Social Emotional Learning, Writing
Writing Prompt: If I could repeat today ...
This writing prompt asks students to write about what they would do if they could repeat today. Students are asked to write about at least three things they would do and explain why as well as to include a picture. This particular writing prompt could also be used for social emotional learning.
2nd - 6th
Social Emotional Learning, Writing
What is your favorite word? - A Fun and Quick Project for 3rd-5th Graders
This is a simple and direct assignment where students can apply what they have learned in their grammar lessons. It can be a homework assignment or classwork. Directions: Create a collage about your favorite word. In the middle should be your favorite word. Make it colorful and fun.There are four main requirements.
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Grammar
Quick Glance Guide: Eight Rules for Commas
Punctuation indicates a break (ideas are separated to show transitions etc.) Commas do not end a sentence, but they do help break them up. Often commas are where a natural pause would be in a conversation. Commas are one of those things that their rules sink in after a while. Maybe you cannot identify these rules, but you have learned them over the years and they are in the back of your mind.
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Grammar, Other (ELA), Writing
Simple Worksheet - Why Do You Like Your Favorite Book?
" Tell me all about your favorite book. Why do you like it? Who is your favorite character? When is your favorite moment? What happened in that moment? Do you have a favorite line?"This simple worksheet is a simple and effective way to help students to begin understanding what makes a book or story good, popular, and/or effective. I highly recommend tutors give students this worksheet to complete. More often than not the books students read in school do not hold their interest; therefore, it is
1st - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
10 Writing Prompts With a Spin - Story Based - Great for journaling assignments
Sometimes students need a writing prompts that are a little weird. Page One - List of Writing Prompts Page Two List of Writing Prompts with Simple Directions
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
Also included in: Writing Prompts with a Spin Bundle
Flashcard Assignment: Countries - Great for Review
Assignment Directions:Create flashcards for the countries of ______________ region. There are 9 requirements for each flashcard
5th - 12th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
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About the store
Experience
Currently, I am an English and Study Skills tutor through Varsity Tutors. I have had students ranging from kindergarten to senior year in college. While I was obtaining my Masters in English from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville I was TA. Afterwards I taught at Fusion Academy as an English and History teacher for 2 years.
In the past I was a peer tutor in the writing center at Hudson Valley Community College.
For many years I was Sunday School assistant teacher before becoming a lead teacher.
Teaching style
My style of teaching style is grounded in the desire to assist students in the process of finding the path of education that works best for them and then help them begin "walking" forward. I encourage and guide students as they work to find the tools that work best for their learning style(s). To reach these goals I like to use what students love to jump start an understanding of materials and concepts; then use their momentum to move onto the more curriculum specific readings and assignments.
My own education history
I obtained my MA from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2022. In May of 2020 I graduated from SUNY Albany with a Bachelors in English with a minor in Creative Writing. Before UAlbany I earned a Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science (honors) Associate's degree from Hudson Valley Community College.
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