Hi, I'm Jacqueline! I received a B.A from Colby College in Government with history as a minor. I received a J.D. degree from Catholic University. After a career as an attorney, I pursued one of my life's goals to become a full time teacher.

I come from an extended family of educators. We share a lifelong passion for learning and teaching and instilling these passions to students.

I became a permanently certified 7-12th social studies teacher. In my 18 year secondary education teaching career, I taught 7th/8th grade U.S History, 11th grade U.S. History & Government, 12th grade Government, 12th grade Economics, and high school Criminal Justice. I also tutored in HS U.S. History & Gov't and Global/World History academic intervention classes and in 7th/8th ELA academic intervention classes. I also taught three yrs. of 9th grade English. I also coached a successful high school mock trial team for seven years. While a social studies teacher, I also became a successful adjunct college instructor for 20 years teaching Business Law I & II and paralegal law courses.

My philosophy is that learning is a lifelong process with many immediate and long term rewards. Education will enrich you in immeasurable ways. I've used a student-centered approach to teaching recognizing that there are different learning styles. I've emphasized reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Not being a "natural" standardized "test taker" does not mean that one cannot be successful academically with test-taking strategies. I am motivated to help students learn these strategies together with understanding their course curriculum better. Although I can help students in a variety of courses, my strengths are in U.S. History, Constitutional Law, Government, Business Law, HS Economics, Criminal Justice, together with reading, writing, critical thinking, and test taking skills.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a session, and I'll respond quickly.