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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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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
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
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
Quick Glance Guide: Reading Comprehension Tips and Tricks
This handout provides students with reading comprehension tips and tricks. My personal favorite/pet peeves = ALWAYS GO BACK TO THE TEXT
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in:Â Preparing for a Test Bundle - Great for Tutors
Book vs. Movie: Simple Packet - Comparing Adaptations of a Story
Directions: 1. Write down the basic and appropriate information for the book and movie you chose (year, author, actors etc.). 2. Fill in the chart. Don’t forget about being specific and give examples (answer the questions of how and why). a. Setting b. Protagonist(s) c. Etc. 3. Answer the (3) questions in full sentences.
5th - 12th
For All Subjects
All Stickers Bundle - Essay Feedback, Activities, Encouragement etc.
Bonus = Using the Five Paragraph Essay as a Jumping Off Point
4th - 12th
For All Subjects
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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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