English Hound Teachers

Mary Trask

Mary has over 30 years of teaching experience ranging from kindergarten to adult learning. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Elementary Education with a Reading Specialization from Wittenberg University and Master of Education in Reading and Language Development with high honors from Regent University. Mary is presently an adjunct professor with Columbus State Community College teaching critical reading, writing, and college success skills classes along with instructing elementary students online. Mary is presently an adjunct professor with the Education Department of Capital University in Columbus Ohio where she trains and supervises new teachers. Her passion is to see every child succeed at becoming a life-long learner by teaching each student success strategies in reading and language arts. Mary resides in Lewis Center, Ohio with her family and enjoys reading, being active, scrapbooking, baking bread and organizing most anything. Mary can teach both native English speakers and ESL students.

Teacher Reviews

  • Mary is a great teacher and I learned so much from her. I took 2 sessions with her and really learned a lot.

    4th Grader

    4th Grader from Korea

  • I had the opportunity of shadowing several of Mary's tutoring sessions. Her in-depth knowledge of the subject matter she teaches is accompanied by an excitement for learning, which is contagious and makes her students eager to learn. She is excellent at creating learning experiences that are fun and interactive. She is also great at getting to know her students and using that information to individualize lessons and keep students motivated.

    Charissa Rankin

    Colleague, online tutoring

  • Mary Trask is a diligent educator. She is innovative in her motivational techniques and an excellent resource for curriculum development. Also, as an educational trainer, she is inspiring and thorough.

    Ann Trudel

    K-8 Online Tutor / colleague

  • Mary has a great wealth of knowledge to share. From what I have seen and heard, all of her students truly love her and beg to spend more time online over and above their scheduled sessions. As a friend, her passion for teaching has spilled over and I have been grown to be a more passionate teacher. She has such a kind way of understanding, and she teaches in everything that she says and does!

    Kim Palocsay

    Colleague, online tutoring

  • I often recommend her classes to students. She is caring and patient, and students report that she has a wonderful classroom style that they respond to very well. She has the rare gift of being able to help students break down complex material and make it understandable and fun. In conversations with Mary, it is clear that she is passionate about teaching and student success. She is a joy to work with and a great asset to CSCC Delaware Campus. I highly recommend her for your organization.

    Ellen Neutzling

    Student Advising - Columbus State Community College

  • Mary Trask has had a huge influence on early education of my three children. Mary customized specific learning programs designed to increase understanding in Spelling, Reading and Math all through online instruction. With her expertise my children not only thrived but excelled in their grades. We are so very thankful for her knowledge and years of experience in education.

    Jade Laymon

    Parent of former students

  • Mary Trask is very organized and thorough, effectively accomplishing the course objectives. She has a strong command of the subject of Reading which is evident in the depth of her explanations and planned activities. She welcomes questions, asks good guided ones throughout, and offers clear explanations and tips when necessary. She is very helpful to students. Mary meets all of responsibilities with professionalism and conscientiousness.

    Tracy Koski

    Professor, Developmental Education, Columbus State Community College

  • Mary has clear mastery of her subject matter. She is very dependable and professional as well as presents well-organized class sessions. She has good rapport with the students and gives clear explanations of the material presented.

    Holly Finnegan

    Professor, Developmental Education Department, Columbus State Community College

Teacher Reviews

  • Mary is a great teacher and I learned so much from her. I took 2 sessions with her and really learned a lot.

    4th Grader

    4th Grader from Korea

  • I had the opportunity of shadowing several of Mary's tutoring sessions. Her in-depth knowledge of the subject matter she teaches is accompanied by an excitement for learning, which is contagious and makes her students eager to learn. She is excellent at creating learning experiences that are fun and interactive. She is also great at getting to know her students and using that information to individualize lessons and keep students motivated.

    Charissa Rankin

    Colleague, online tutoring

  • Mary Trask is a diligent educator. She is innovative in her motivational techniques and an excellent resource for curriculum development. Also, as an educational trainer, she is inspiring and thorough.

    Ann Trudel

    K-8 Online Tutor / colleague

  • Mary has a great wealth of knowledge to share. From what I have seen and heard, all of her students truly love her and beg to spend more time online over and above their scheduled sessions. As a friend, her passion for teaching has spilled over and I have been grown to be a more passionate teacher. She has such a kind way of understanding, and she teaches in everything that she says and does!

    Kim Palocsay

    Colleague, online tutoring

  • I often recommend her classes to students. She is caring and patient, and students report that she has a wonderful classroom style that they respond to very well. She has the rare gift of being able to help students break down complex material and make it understandable and fun. In conversations with Mary, it is clear that she is passionate about teaching and student success. She is a joy to work with and a great asset to CSCC Delaware Campus. I highly recommend her for your organization.

    Ellen Neutzling

    Student Advising - Columbus State Community College

  • Mary Trask has had a huge influence on early education of my three children. Mary customized specific learning programs designed to increase understanding in Spelling, Reading and Math all through online instruction. With her expertise my children not only thrived but excelled in their grades. We are so very thankful for her knowledge and years of experience in education.

    Jade Laymon

    Parent of former students

  • Mary Trask is very organized and thorough, effectively accomplishing the course objectives. She has a strong command of the subject of Reading which is evident in the depth of her explanations and planned activities. She welcomes questions, asks good guided ones throughout, and offers clear explanations and tips when necessary. She is very helpful to students. Mary meets all of responsibilities with professionalism and conscientiousness.

    Tracy Koski

    Professor, Developmental Education, Columbus State Community College

  • Mary has clear mastery of her subject matter. She is very dependable and professional as well as presents well-organized class sessions. She has good rapport with the students and gives clear explanations of the material presented.

    Holly Finnegan

    Professor, Developmental Education Department, Columbus State Community College

Nancy Simmons

Nancy has over twenty-five years of teaching experience, along with a master’s degree in Education in Reading and Language Arts, a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, reading specialist credential and single subject English credential from California State University, a multiple subject teaching credential from Chapman University, and a certificate for teaching online from the University of San Diego. After enjoying ten years of teaching multiple subjects in the California public schools, Nancy focused on teaching students much needed reading and writing skills to help them be successful in all areas. Besides years of teaching whole class and small group reading and writing skills, she has experience teaching Advanced Placement English and adult citizenships classes. Currently working as a private tutor, Nancy has the advantage of being able to teach students of all ages and create lessons that challenge and inspire the individual student. She enjoys teaching all grade levels from beginning reading to analyzing literature, and believes that the key to getting students to read and write well is to help them see the joy in language.

Teacher Reviews

  • I am delighted to write this letter of recommendation for Nancy Simmons. I worked in Nancy's classroom as her teaching assistant for several years. Her love of reading and writing bridged a genuine connection with each student. Learning phonics, grammar, spelling, and punctuation became fun to her students. She motivated them to have the skills necessary to read a book they were interested in or write a story about something they found fascinating. A Nancy provided them with a variety of literary activities including pen pals, a library of books, and creative writing projects, but it was HER that made all the difference in the world to each student

    Mary Grambusch

    Arcohe School

  • My daughter has learned skills beyond reading and writing from Mrs. Simmons in her two years being a part of her ongoing reading and writing workshops. Mrs. Simmons encourages students to think beyond the book and explore the many ideas inspired by the author. As a writer, my daughter has learned to believe she can express herself and her ideas through writing. She has gained valuable problem-solving skills and confidence through reading, writing and discussions with Mrs. Simmons.

    Harriet Hudson

    Parent

  • Nancy Simmons' love of language and literature comes through whenever she gets kids and book together. I have seen her act out a scene just to get her students' attention. With that kind of enthusiasm, the kids are hooked!

    Carol Manning

    Teacher

  • All five of my children have benefitted from Mrs. Simmons' tutoring skills. From reading comprehension to writing essays, research reports and analyzing literature, her passion for education and helping kids be successful comes through in her commitment to each student. She is kind, firm and patient, which works for the different personalities and needs of my kids.

    Susan Chavez

    Parent

Teacher Reviews

  • I am delighted to write this letter of recommendation for Nancy Simmons. I worked in Nancy's classroom as her teaching assistant for several years. Her love of reading and writing bridged a genuine connection with each student. Learning phonics, grammar, spelling, and punctuation became fun to her students. She motivated them to have the skills necessary to read a book they were interested in or write a story about something they found fascinating. A Nancy provided them with a variety of literary activities including pen pals, a library of books, and creative writing projects, but it was HER that made all the difference in the world to each student

    Mary Grambusch

    Arcohe School

  • My daughter has learned skills beyond reading and writing from Mrs. Simmons in her two years being a part of her ongoing reading and writing workshops. Mrs. Simmons encourages students to think beyond the book and explore the many ideas inspired by the author. As a writer, my daughter has learned to believe she can express herself and her ideas through writing. She has gained valuable problem-solving skills and confidence through reading, writing and discussions with Mrs. Simmons.

    Harriet Hudson

    Parent

  • Nancy Simmons' love of language and literature comes through whenever she gets kids and book together. I have seen her act out a scene just to get her students' attention. With that kind of enthusiasm, the kids are hooked!

    Carol Manning

    Teacher

  • All five of my children have benefitted from Mrs. Simmons' tutoring skills. From reading comprehension to writing essays, research reports and analyzing literature, her passion for education and helping kids be successful comes through in her commitment to each student. She is kind, firm and patient, which works for the different personalities and needs of my kids.

    Susan Chavez

    Parent

Cynthia Bangs

Cynthia has been teaching English to non-native speakers (ESL students) for 23 years. She has taught English reading and writing skills at the elementary and middle school levels in Hawaii, China and Thailand. She earned her dual bachelor’s degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Social Work from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and a master’s degree in Psychology from Sonoma State University in California. She also holds a certification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the American TESOL Institute and teaches ESL students around the world as a Language Fluency Coach. Cynthia enjoys a passion for coaching and motivating students to excellence while encouraging dedicated study skills to improve and build English skills for a lifetime. She loves reading biographies of famous people, poetry, modern plays, and non-fiction and specializes in teaching critical thinking, reading, and essay writing for middle school students. Cynthia lives in Hawaii near the beach and enjoys swimming with dolphins and hiking the volcanoes of her island, as well as watching inspirational videos and surfing the internet.

ESL Students Only. Cynthia’s students in this course will enjoy reading articles, playing learning games, and watching videos (with transcripts) about animals, entertainment, current events, social issues, human interest stories, science and technology. Well-known online media sites including National Geographic for Kids, BBC Learning English, Breaking News English, Youngzine, and Tween Tribune will provide many articles to choose from. One exceptional online resource for this course will be Great Websites for Kids (News & Current Events | Great Websites for Kids) – sponsored by the American Library Association.

Teacher Reviews

  • Cynthia has been my teacher for 4 years. We usually have one lesson a week. Her lessons help me to maintain and improve my English vocabulary in order to communicate with my foreign colleagues and improve my understanding of the spoken English. I also learn a lot of fascinating things about Hawaii - a small faraway paradise - and I learn a lot of new information about other exotic countries Cynthia (tireless traveller) has visited. In addition, I just enjoy communication with a very energetic, intelligent and positive person!

    Prof. Lukina

    Hematology Research Center, Moscow

  • I was taking Skype classes from Cynthia from March 2009 till March 2011, before I came to US. I chose Skype classes because I wanted to study from a native speaker. I had 2-3 classes every week with Cynthia and It was so effective, so life changing, because I overcame my fear of foreign language, insecurity that I cannot speak and pronounce properly. It was a safe and lovely environment and convenient time for me. I really appreciate Cynthia for her heart, professionalism and attention and patience for me. I am now a student in the college in US.

    Kristina

    USA / Russia

  • Cynthia, thank you for teaching me English. I was very nervous before the first class, but your lovely smiled relaxed me. It is difficult for me to speak English and I could not speak very well, but you listened to my speaking carefully and kindly, so I could try to speak English and I enjoyed it. I'll never forget about your classes!

    Nana

    Japan

  • Cynthia's lessons helped me to improve my English. Due to her lessons, I was able to expand my vocabulary and I could understand texts better while listening and reading. I have less mistakes than earlier. This allows me to feel more confident with other people who speak English.

    Marina

    Moscow, Russia

  • I like to learn English with Cynthia. Learning the language is interesting, quick, and without too much effort. Thanks to Cynthia Bangs I learned to speak, to understand and even to feel the language during two years. Now I can understand and speak without pre-translating. Today I continue to learn English with pleasure. I recommend lessons with Cynthia to anybody who wants to study English, and who is motivated, goal directed and wants real results.

    Elena Firsanova

    Moscow

  • Cynthia worked at Kealakehe Elementary school (Hawaii) during the school year 2006-2007. She worked as a tutor to assist English Language Learners from other countries. Cynthia assisted students in their standards based literacy tasks. She tutored students in reading a variety of genre and applying reading strategies to increase decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills. She also tutored students in writing a variety of genres, applying the writing process and traits of writing. She offers praise and helps students to feel successful. I am confident to recommend Cynthia Bangs to any school or organization that supports children.

    Cari Kojima

    3rd grade teacher, Kealakehe Elementary School, USA

  • I am very pleased to have English lessons with Cynthia. I studied English for many years before, but have never been able to speak freely. Thanks to our training, I no longer fall into a stupor and can easily communicate with foreigners. Another problem that was solved during our classes was misunderstanding speech. In addition to excellent results in improving English, Cynthia is the most positive person in the world. Cynthia is full of inspiring ideas. Cynthia has always supported and encouraged. She is not just an English fluency coach, she is also a great companion who is incredibly nice to talk with.

    Irina

    HR Director, Moscow Russia

  • I am extremely appreciative and grateful for all the work that Cynthia has done for me. It helped me dramatically to gain the confidence needed for job interviewing. Every single lesson Cynthia provides is highly personalized - you get what you really need at your own pace. Cynthia is a caring and fantastic teacher. What makes her special is that she also becomes a very good model for her students. I didn't realize how much I had learned until I forced myself to put it into practice. I would recommend Cynthia's lessons to anyone who wants to improve their English skills.

    Andrei Litskevich

    Belarus / USA - Summer 2013

  • I have practiced English with Cynthia for 5 years. Why this consistency? Because Cynthia offers the highest level of professionalism and flexibility with regard to the student. She adapts to the students' particular needs - speech practice, grammar, reading of texts, and so on. Cynthia demonstrates a high level of responsibility and punctuality.

    Alexander

    Nuclear Industry, Moscow

Teacher Reviews

  • Cynthia has been my teacher for 4 years. We usually have one lesson a week. Her lessons help me to maintain and improve my English vocabulary in order to communicate with my foreign colleagues and improve my understanding of the spoken English. I also learn a lot of fascinating things about Hawaii - a small faraway paradise - and I learn a lot of new information about other exotic countries Cynthia (tireless traveller) has visited. In addition, I just enjoy communication with a very energetic, intelligent and positive person!

    Prof. Lukina

    Hematology Research Center, Moscow

  • I was taking Skype classes from Cynthia from March 2009 till March 2011, before I came to US. I chose Skype classes because I wanted to study from a native speaker. I had 2-3 classes every week with Cynthia and It was so effective, so life changing, because I overcame my fear of foreign language, insecurity that I cannot speak and pronounce properly. It was a safe and lovely environment and convenient time for me. I really appreciate Cynthia for her heart, professionalism and attention and patience for me. I am now a student in the college in US.

    Kristina

    USA / Russia

  • Cynthia, thank you for teaching me English. I was very nervous before the first class, but your lovely smiled relaxed me. It is difficult for me to speak English and I could not speak very well, but you listened to my speaking carefully and kindly, so I could try to speak English and I enjoyed it. I'll never forget about your classes!

    Nana

    Japan

  • Cynthia's lessons helped me to improve my English. Due to her lessons, I was able to expand my vocabulary and I could understand texts better while listening and reading. I have less mistakes than earlier. This allows me to feel more confident with other people who speak English.

    Marina

    Moscow, Russia

  • I like to learn English with Cynthia. Learning the language is interesting, quick, and without too much effort. Thanks to Cynthia Bangs I learned to speak, to understand and even to feel the language during two years. Now I can understand and speak without pre-translating. Today I continue to learn English with pleasure. I recommend lessons with Cynthia to anybody who wants to study English, and who is motivated, goal directed and wants real results.

    Elena Firsanova

    Moscow

  • Cynthia worked at Kealakehe Elementary school (Hawaii) during the school year 2006-2007. She worked as a tutor to assist English Language Learners from other countries. Cynthia assisted students in their standards based literacy tasks. She tutored students in reading a variety of genre and applying reading strategies to increase decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills. She also tutored students in writing a variety of genres, applying the writing process and traits of writing. She offers praise and helps students to feel successful. I am confident to recommend Cynthia Bangs to any school or organization that supports children.

    Cari Kojima

    3rd grade teacher, Kealakehe Elementary School, USA

  • I am very pleased to have English lessons with Cynthia. I studied English for many years before, but have never been able to speak freely. Thanks to our training, I no longer fall into a stupor and can easily communicate with foreigners. Another problem that was solved during our classes was misunderstanding speech. In addition to excellent results in improving English, Cynthia is the most positive person in the world. Cynthia is full of inspiring ideas. Cynthia has always supported and encouraged. She is not just an English fluency coach, she is also a great companion who is incredibly nice to talk with.

    Irina

    HR Director, Moscow Russia

  • I am extremely appreciative and grateful for all the work that Cynthia has done for me. It helped me dramatically to gain the confidence needed for job interviewing. Every single lesson Cynthia provides is highly personalized - you get what you really need at your own pace. Cynthia is a caring and fantastic teacher. What makes her special is that she also becomes a very good model for her students. I didn't realize how much I had learned until I forced myself to put it into practice. I would recommend Cynthia's lessons to anyone who wants to improve their English skills.

    Andrei Litskevich

    Belarus / USA - Summer 2013

  • I have practiced English with Cynthia for 5 years. Why this consistency? Because Cynthia offers the highest level of professionalism and flexibility with regard to the student. She adapts to the students' particular needs - speech practice, grammar, reading of texts, and so on. Cynthia demonstrates a high level of responsibility and punctuality.

    Alexander

    Nuclear Industry, Moscow

Dianne Eberts

Dianne has over 30 years of teaching experience with elementary students. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio and a Master’s degree in Teacher Education with a Reading Endorsement from the University of Dayton. Dianne has diverse teaching experience in both a brick and mortar public school setting and for the last fifteen years teaching for an online virtual public school. She has a track record of designing and delivering educational programs that meet individual student needs. Dianne has been recognized as Teacher of the Quarter during the 2010-2011 school year, and recipient of a Best Practices Award for excellence in online education. Dianne strives to make a difference in the lives of her students and enjoys helping students become lifelong readers. She resides in New Albany, Ohio with her husband and two boys. She enjoys reading, baking, walking for exercise, traveling and making memories with her family and friends.

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Megan Smith

Megan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Capital University in Ohio. She has extensive experience teaching 2nd-5th graders in reading and writing. Young and energetic, Megan is constantly on the lookout for additional techniques and strategies to best help her students. She hopes to inspire each of her students to become a lifelong learner by helping them grow to their full potential in reading and writing. Megan’s goal is to help students realize that reading is fun by partaking in engaging lessons and creative activities in class. In her free time, Megan enjoys reading, spending time with her family and friends, and taking her dog on walks.

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Teacher Reviews

  • My daughter Allyson is a 3rd grader. She has taken classes with Mrs. Megan for more than 3 months, and Mrs. Megan has already become her all-time favorite teacher. She has improved her reading and writing in such a short period of time, and more importantly she becomes very confident with her humanities. I am very impressed by how Mrs. Megan designed the classwork and homework. My daughter is always eager to join the class session and happy to finish the homework.

    Kerrie


  • Megan is very energetic and engaging. She evaluated the student’s level first and picked proper materials for each student. I’m glad that my child is able to stay focused and followed Megan’s instruction during the entire class. Megan gives recap after each class, and gets back to my questions on time. I appreciate her effort and enthusiasm in English teaching!

    Mingxue


  • This is Daniel's mom. Daniel likes Megan's class very much. He likes the books she picks. Her class is very well structured and her style is very encouraging. The way she teaches makes it easy for young kids to structure their writing quickly. And she has a way of getting kids involved. Also, Megan always sends me a follow up email after each class. I do appreciate her effort and effective communication.

    Yirui


  • Megan Smith is my son's teacher's name but we address her as Ms. Meg in our house. I did not think that my ACTIVE 10 year old son who has a hard time sitting still can handle a one hour writing session. Much to my surprise, Ms. Meg has been able to engage my son. My son finds the teacher to be quite approachable. Ms. Meg patiently helps my son organize his thoughts and helps him put details into his writing. Descriptive details in writing used to be non-existent, but with Ms. Meg's help, my son's writing has come a long way. According to my son, he likes her as a teacher because she's very nice and patient. As per my son, he appreciates that his teacher points out his errors in writing without yelling unlike someone he knows…hint, hint…me, his mom. LOL! As a parent, I am so pleased to see my son enjoy writing. Thank you, Ms Meg!

    M. Chung

    New York

  • Megan is an amazing tutor. My two children really enjoy her class and it’s a fun learning experience for them. I have also noticed the improvement of their reading and writing skills after the class.

    Holly

    CA

  • Teacher Megan tailors the curriculum to my child’s needs and is always well prepared for class. Her way of teaching keeps my child engaged during each and every class. She is also super responsive when communicating with us parents. We really cannot ask for more.

    Feng

    Lexing’s mom

  • Teacher Megan is a very attentive, smart, and fun tutor. My son finds her class to be interesting and easy to understand.

    Vanessa

    CA

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Teacher Reviews

  • My daughter Allyson is a 3rd grader. She has taken classes with Mrs. Megan for more than 3 months, and Mrs. Megan has already become her all-time favorite teacher. She has improved her reading and writing in such a short period of time, and more importantly she becomes very confident with her humanities. I am very impressed by how Mrs. Megan designed the classwork and homework. My daughter is always eager to join the class session and happy to finish the homework.

    Kerrie


  • Megan is very energetic and engaging. She evaluated the student’s level first and picked proper materials for each student. I’m glad that my child is able to stay focused and followed Megan’s instruction during the entire class. Megan gives recap after each class, and gets back to my questions on time. I appreciate her effort and enthusiasm in English teaching!

    Mingxue


  • This is Daniel's mom. Daniel likes Megan's class very much. He likes the books she picks. Her class is very well structured and her style is very encouraging. The way she teaches makes it easy for young kids to structure their writing quickly. And she has a way of getting kids involved. Also, Megan always sends me a follow up email after each class. I do appreciate her effort and effective communication.

    Yirui


  • Megan Smith is my son's teacher's name but we address her as Ms. Meg in our house. I did not think that my ACTIVE 10 year old son who has a hard time sitting still can handle a one hour writing session. Much to my surprise, Ms. Meg has been able to engage my son. My son finds the teacher to be quite approachable. Ms. Meg patiently helps my son organize his thoughts and helps him put details into his writing. Descriptive details in writing used to be non-existent, but with Ms. Meg's help, my son's writing has come a long way. According to my son, he likes her as a teacher because she's very nice and patient. As per my son, he appreciates that his teacher points out his errors in writing without yelling unlike someone he knows…hint, hint…me, his mom. LOL! As a parent, I am so pleased to see my son enjoy writing. Thank you, Ms Meg!

    M. Chung

    New York

  • Megan is an amazing tutor. My two children really enjoy her class and it’s a fun learning experience for them. I have also noticed the improvement of their reading and writing skills after the class.

    Holly

    CA

  • Teacher Megan tailors the curriculum to my child’s needs and is always well prepared for class. Her way of teaching keeps my child engaged during each and every class. She is also super responsive when communicating with us parents. We really cannot ask for more.

    Feng

    Lexing’s mom

  • Teacher Megan is a very attentive, smart, and fun tutor. My son finds her class to be interesting and easy to understand.

    Vanessa

    CA

Shannon Marzella

Shannon is an English teacher with over a decade of experience teaching and tutoring. She graduated from Fordham University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and New York State Teaching Certification for students in grades 7-12. She then earned a Master of Arts degree in English from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Arts and Science in 2011. Since 2010, she has worked in small group settings with students in private schools throughout Fairfield County. Shannon is passionate about helping students develop strong writing skills and learn how to express their thoughts with depth and clarity. In her spare time, Shannon loves practicing yoga and spending time with her husband and two young children.

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Jaime Laughard

Jaime has been teaching Language Arts for almost 20 years to students in grades 7-12. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary English Education in 2001 from the University of Pittsburgh. Her love of reading and her passion to help students thrive in this ever-changing world of technology inspired her to earn her Master’s degree in School Libraries and Information Technologies in 2008 from Mansfield University. She has taught a multitude of classes to students with abilities of all levels. From developing curriculum to implementing new teaching strategies, Jaime is constantly looking for ways to improve student learning. With the hope that all students can find success in reading and writing the English language, she is passionate about teaching and encouraging her students to become life-long learners.

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Hillary Sutton

Hillary earned both a Master’s and a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She also completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Health Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Marymount Manhattan College. Hillary has taught both undergraduate and Master’s level courses in both the Behavioral Sciences and Education departments at Florida Atlantic University, Nova Southeastern University and Broward Community College. Hillary teaches AP Psychology for English Hound. In her spare time she enjoys practicing Yoga and ballroom dance. Her philosophy of teaching emphasizes the creation of a safe atmosphere that facilitates learning and growth in her students.

Kelly Carroll

Kelly has over ten years of teaching experience ranging from elementary students to adult learners. She has a Bachelor of Arts/Secondary English Education from King’s College, a Master of Science in Education Leadership and Principal Certification, K-12 from The University of Scranton, and a PhD. In Education Administration from Marywood University. Kelly has experience in both brick and mortar educational systems and for the last year managing an online virtual public school. Kelly is also an adjunct professor with the English Department of Luzerne County Community College and the Education Department of Misericordia University. Her passion is to equip high school students with college and career ready skill sets through student led discussions in lessons which inspire students to problem solve and think critically. In her spare time, she loves to travel with her husband and her two daughters.

Teacher Reviews

  • Ms. Carroll is a teacher who never fails to further polish and challenge my writing. By dissecting each sentence, its meaning, and how each word functions, Ms. Carroll excels at making mundane ideas or sentences more potent and meaningful.

    Hunter

    Admitted to Princeton University

Teacher Reviews

  • Ms. Carroll is a teacher who never fails to further polish and challenge my writing. By dissecting each sentence, its meaning, and how each word functions, Ms. Carroll excels at making mundane ideas or sentences more potent and meaningful.

    Hunter

    Admitted to Princeton University

Allison Axelrod

Allison Axelrod is an experienced and passionate writing and reading tutor. With a B.A, magna cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in English Literature and a Masters of Education (M.Ed) degree from Harvard University she has developed her skills as a tutor and coach. She has over 5 years of teaching and tutoring experience and has worked with students of a variety of learning styles, backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic levels. While at Harvard, Allison pursued a concentration in human development and psychology and adopted a child-centered focus in which each student can be nurtured towards their potential. In addition to writing and reading tutoring, Allison helps students write their college essays for both undergraduate and graduate admissions. Allison believes that these essays allow each student to reflect on their own lives and weave together a narrative that directs them into their future. Allison has traveled extensively throughout Asia including India and Japan and studied abroad at the University of Edinburgh. She also assisted in the opening of a school in Israel and lived there for over a year. She approaches all of her students not only with a genuine desire for them to grow in their passions and skills, but also as citizens of the world. This approach allows them also to travel in their reading and writing adventures. She currently resides in South Florida where she enjoys yoga, art, beach views, and being close to family.

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Alicia Burchell

Alicia (Ali) has over a decade of teaching experience. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University in K-6 Elementary Education and a Master’s degree from Slippery Rock University in PK-12 Reading Specialist and Instructional Coaching with an emphasis in Literacy. During the day, Ali acts as a Reading Specialist in a diverse K-5 school. She also helps other teachers perfect their skill, and she leads professional development opportunities as an instructional coach. Ali is always looking to improve herself, and this is why she is a member of several reading networks. She knows education is always evolving, so she is diligent about staying up-to-date on current research and best practices. Ali resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, two daughters, and two yorkies. She enjoys campfires, walks in nature, ATV riding, and playing board games.

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Tina Ward

Tina is a High School Math and English teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching and tutoring. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities with a concentration in English and a Master’s degree in Teaching grades 6-12 from Louisiana Technical University. She has extensive experience working as a math and English teacher in private schools. She has also worked with many homeschoolers as a private tutor. Tina is a passionate educator focused on helping students achieve more than they themselves believe is possible. She is a teacher who is always open to learning new skills and applying new teaching strategies. In her spare time, Tina loves to read, journal, and spend time outdoors with her husband and two Australian Shepherds.

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Christine Meyer

Christine offers her students the accumulation of her years as a teacher, author, editor, and tutor. With twenty years in the classroom as a Latin and English teacher, in both private and public high schools, Christine has navigated both the brick-and-mortar and the cyber platforms. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University in philosophy; a Master of Fine Arts from New York University; and a Master of Arts in religion from Westminster Theological Seminary. While at Westminster, Christine assisted graduate students from other countries to finesse their writing of classwork essays and theses. Christine herself has authored a thesaurus, published by Bolchazy-Carducci, and served as the Assistant Editor to two journals. With a particular passion for clarity in communication, Christine knows how to help students better express what they are trying to convey. A focus on critical thinking underlies her teaching as Christine believes that the ability to analyze what one writes and reads creates a better scholar. Known as a fun teacher, Christine will adapt her teaching to the needs of the individual and will make lessons enjoyable. Christine has a dog and cat, each with Latin names, and takes a break from language skills to create abstract works of art with encaustic and cold wax.

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Tracy Tokunaga

Tracy received her BA degree in communications and marketing from Western Colorado University, her teaching credential from The University of Hawaii, and her Master of Arts in Education/Education Specialist from California State University. Tracy has 20 plus years of experience teaching K-8 English, History, and ESL classes to all populations from remedial to honors. Tracy was the English department chair for many years, designing and implementing standards-based educational programs to meet the needs of all students. She now lives in Colorado and holds a K-12 English credential there. Currently, she is teaching online ESL classes to students in China. Reading has always been an essential element of Tracy’s life. Teaching literature and writing allows her to share her passion for the subject with young minds, with the goal of making a positive impact on her students. Tracy lives in Montrose, Colorado where she enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and hiking with her two labrador retrievers. She is also an avid traveler and can often be found cruising the country in her RV.

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Rebecca Steimer

Rebecca Steimer is an energetic and dedicated high school English teacher who has over ten years of experience. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English from the University of Illinois, and she holds a Master’s in Education with a concentration in Reading and Literacy from Benedictine University. Rebecca has taught all levels of high school, including College Grammar and Composition, AP Literature and Composition and AP Language and Composition. She has taught English Honors I, II and III, as well as College Grammar and Composition. She also has experience working as a yearbook and journalism adviser and has been a Scholastic Bowl coach. Rebecca enjoys tutoring because it gives students a chance to examine their own work closely with the teacher. Coaching students through the writing process and helping them transform their work is one of the most rewarding aspects of Rebecca’s job. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys reading all types of books, cooking healthy dinners for her family, and running with her dog, Mindy.

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