For the past 15 years as an English teacher, I have taught the Virginia State SOLs on a daily basis. I pretty much know them by heart. I have been on several committees over the years to design content based on SOLs. While I am licensed in all subjects PreK-6 and English and social studies for 6-8 grade, I have been an 8th grade English teacher in Virginia for 15 years. During that time, I have tutored hundreds of students, providing tailored instruction to match their learning styles and abilities. I decided to take a year off from the classroom, but I soon realized how much I miss teach [more]