Grade Levels
Middle School, High School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities
Bio
Hi! My name is Heather MacCorkle. In addition to being a tutor and a certified teacher, I am currently enrolled in an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) program for Creative Writing. By the time I am done, I will have a novel ready to send to the world! That said, I have always considered myself a teacher, even when I was in corporate training helping people learn to use our software. With 15 years experience in training combined with six years in public education and two years as a tutor, I believe I have enough experience to be able to help anyone reach their full potential, whether it be in a physical or virtual environment. I believe students learn best when I meet them where they are, so assessment is a key factor in any session or class. I use several methods, from diagnostics to discussions, to help my students discover their strengths and challenges. My teaching philosophy is simple: I meet my students where they are and help them accomplish more than they thought possible.
Teacher Specialization
I have been a public school teacher for six years. I currently teach AP Literature and Composition, Creative Writing I and II, 10th Grade English, and Poetry. I have taught 11th Grade English in the past. Additionally, I have been tutoring students from around the country in ELA from grades 3 - 12 for the past two years. I have two master's degrees in education, one in Post-secondary and Adult Education and the other a Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary English.
Courses
AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, English 10, English 9, English Creative Writing, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8
