Ellen D'Angelo and I have been an educator for over 20 years. I have taught students from 3 years old to adult students. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (Bloomsburg University of PA), a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction (University of Scranton, PA), and a Master's Degree in Leadership and Administration (Western Governor's University). I am a certified teacher in speci
al education, elementary education, and English (7-12). I offer online tutoring services in the following subjects’ areas and Test preparation services. D’Angelo’s House of Subjects
The SAT Prep course concentrates on SAT reading, vocabulary, and writing skills along with math practice. The course includes practice in taking the SAT test, as well as strategies for the question types (sentence completion, vocabulary, critical reading, and writing – finding errors/revision). In the Spring Semester, the course will focus on the new SAT test, Khan Academy online, and classroom reading, vocabulary, grammar lessons, and practice tests. Reading: The goal for reading in this class is to read college-level material closely and critically in order to answer difficult questions about the text. The Reading Section for the SAT requires students to answer evidence-based questions about a challenging reading selection in a timed setting. The class will prepare and practice for these reading passages and questions. Writing: The goal for writing in this class is to prepare for the optional essay section on the new SAT which will be required by some colleges. Learning to plan and respond in writing quickly will help students on the SAT Writing test as well as other exams with writing including AP exams, college exams, SAT subject tests, etc. The new essay is an analysis essay based on a piece of text, so we will discuss and practice writing a literary and rhetorical analysis. Math: The goal for math in this class is to practice the types of questions asked on the SAT test and to learn how to avoid the most common mistakes. ACT Prep Course
The ACT Prep course is designed to familiarize sophomores and juniors with the test required for admission by many universities. Well-prepared students are more likely to score higher on the ACT, which may increase their chances of receiving scholarships and enable them to have more options when selecting a college. Students will learn test-taking strategies, review English, Reading, math, and science content, take practice tests, and discover ways to reduce test anxiety. ACCUPLACER Test is a college placement test that is administered by the College Board. It is used by over 1,500 institutions as part of the enrollment process. The purpose of the test is to identify strengths as well as weaknesses in a variety of subject areas. Colleges and technical schools will use the results of this test, along with your goals and academic background, to place you in courses that are appropriate for you. The Reading questions test your comprehension skill as well as your ability to understand the meanings of words in context. The Writing questions measure your ability to edit and revise passages of text, with a focus on sentence structure, word usage, and punctuation. There are 3 math tests: Arithmetic, Quantitative Reasoning, and Advanced Algebra. You will want to review all of these topics to ensure that you remember how to solve these types of problems. As you work through each ACCUPLACER math practice test, pay attention to the questions that you get wrong and make sure you spend extra time studying these topics. The Write Placer written essay measures your ability to write effectively. You will be given an essay prompt, and you will need to write a multiple paragraph essay of about 300–600 words. You will be graded on these 5 characteristics: Focus, Organization, Development & Support, Sentence Structure, and Mechanical Conventions. English I- 9th grade
This English course builds upon the literary knowledge and language skills covered in English 8. Students will learn the elements of analytical reading and literary analysis. Students will be able to write structured paragraphs, short compositions, letters, narratives, and at least one research project using appropriate technology. English II- 10th grade
This English course builds upon the literary knowledge and language skills covered in English I. Students will learn literary genres, critical reading, and literary analysis. Based on readings and research, students will be able to write arguments, informative/explanatory works, and narratives. English III- 11th grade
This English course builds upon the literary knowledge and language skills covered in English II. Students will learn classical and contemporary literature with an emphasis on American works. Students will be able to write arguments, informative/explanatory works, and narratives in response to readings and research. English IV (12th grade)
This English course builds upon the literary knowledge and language skills covered in English III. Students will study multicultural and world classical and contemporary works with an emphasis on British literature. Students will be able to write well-developed arguments, informative/explanatory works, book and media reviews, and a documented paper, using appropriate technology. Reading Workshop (K-5th grade)
This course is designed to provide differentiated reading intervention to students needing literacy support. Skills taught are phonemic awareness, sight word identification, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development. Reading Workshop (6th-12th grade)
This English course is designed to provide differentiated reading intervention to students needing literacy support. Skills taught are reading comprehension word attack skills and vocabulary development. Writing Workshop (K-5th grade)
This writing course is designed for students who are struggling with producing clear, coherent, and well-developed writing. This writing course addresses the development and use of fundamental writing and language skills for written expression in a variety of literary forms. Students will analyze literary models; discuss, read, and write about the impact of audience, purpose, and writing mode; employ writing process strategies; develop a personal writing style; engage in various creative writing experiences; use peer review techniques; and publish their final writing products. Writing Workshop (6th-12th grade)
This writing course addresses the development and use of intermediate-level writing and language skills for written expression in a variety of literary forms. Argumentative Writing
In this course, students will read and analyze literary and informational complex texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately. Focus on effective selection, organization, and analysis of content leads to writing well-developed arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and effective rhetoric. Handwriting
Student having trouble with their handwriting. I will teach them how to improve their printing and cursive writing online. Personal Finance
The goal of personal finance is to help students become financially responsible, conscientious members of society. This course will provide students with an understanding of the concepts and principles involved in managing one’s personal finances. Topics may include banking, credit cards, and interest rates, credit scores, financing higher education, renting vs. owning, taxes and insurance, consumer protection, investing, social security, budget planning, and contracts. These courses may also provide an overview of the American economy. Algebra I
The fundamental purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. The modules deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend, and students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. Geometry
The fundamental purpose of the course in Geometry is to formalize and extend students’ geometric experiences from the middle grades. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments. Important differences exist between this Geometry course and the historical approach taken in Geometry classes. For example, transformations are emphasized early in this course. Close attention should be paid to the introductory content for the Geometry conceptual category found in the high school CCSS. Algebra 2
Building on their work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, trigonometric, and logarithmic functions. Students work closely with the expressions that define the functions and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situation
