Hi, my name is Sandy Grindle, and teaching is my thing! I am state certified in English, History, Government and ESL, but the focus of my career has been English. I have primarily taught 11th and 12th grade English, although I have had experience with teaching as young as 6th grade throughout my career of 40+ years. Ten years ago, I retired from public education and joined the faculty of a small private school for gifted students. This has been an exciting extension to my career, as many of my students are not only academically gifted, but also world-class athletes, musicians, actors, and dancers. My teaching philosophy is: meet students at their level, teach them to do whatever you ask of them, and give them credit for their growth. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy voraciously reading, chatting with my long-time friends, or planning my next online class! I will be offering a variety of classes on Outschool, ranging from courses on writing college application essays to future courses on AP exams, poetry reading, and more! I look forward to seeing you or your student in my classes!