I have been teaching for 12 years at 3 Independent schools. I have taught grades 5-9 in literature, reading comprehension, social studies, U.S history, English, and western civilization. While in college I tutored public speaking and in my first teaching position trained and created an award winning middle school debate team. I have worked with autistic students, E.L.L. students, and those with a variety of learning profiles. I believe that all students have the ability to learn and be su...