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When Reading Gaps Go Unnoticed: What I Have Seen in the Classroom
Over the years, I have taught students who entered secondary school already struggling with reading. Some were reading well below their expected level. A few could not read at all. These outcomes are rarely the result of neglect or indifference. Parents, teachers, and schools work within real constraints. But when reading difficulties are not identified early, they compound quietly until academic demands become overwhelming. This article outlines what reading gaps actually lo
Krys-Darcelle Dumas
Jan 62 min read
How Confidence-Building Tutoring Helps SEA & CSEC Students Thrive
I was talking with a friend recently. Her daughter is in Standard 4, and she has been tying herself in knots trying to keep up with the pressure—extra lessons here, worksheets there, late nights, early mornings. And despite all that effort, the child is still being belittled in class. Imagine that. A teacher chipping away at her confidence every single day and then expecting her to perform well. Sadly, that story is not unique. I hear it far too often. A classroom should neve
Krys-Darcelle Dumas
Dec 10, 20253 min read
How to Analyze a Poem for CSEC English B (And Actually Understand It)
Analyzing a poem shouldn’t feel like guesswork or “trying to read the poet’s mind.” CSEC English B rewards clear thinking, proper method, and the ability to show how a poem communicates meaning. Anyone can learn this believe it or not.
If you follow this method every time, you’ll walk into Paper 2 confident, calm, and ready.
Krys-Darcelle Dumas
Dec 3, 20254 min read
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