...Whether you're 6 or 60, I look forward to working with you!
10+ years experience as an online and in-person tutor for English literature and composition. I specialize in GUMPS (grammar, usage, mechanics, punctuation, spelling) and in teaching proper grammatical thinking. 10+ years experience dev... (read more)
...It is a satisfying experience to finally grasp and understand and difficult concept. As I tutor, I try to lead my students to have a deeper understanding of material by presenting information in intuitive ways and encouraging them to problem solve by asking questions that make them think critically. I am always ready to adapt my methods depending on the individual needs of the student. (read more)
...During my time in PVCC, I worked at the tutoring center as a education support assistant. I tutored many college students as well as high school students and even adults returning to college. My method of tutoring involve a period of introduction where I introduce myself and ask the student what they would like help with. (read more)
...I am very flexible in scheduling and try to make the material easy to understand. Students come to me for tutoring because I compare the material to something they are familiar with. I am very patient and I like to review what was discussed before we move on to ensure they understand. (read more)
...It's also helpful to notice when the accounting is sober and conservative versus when it's "rosy" and overly-optimistic. I've been requested to perform numerous quarterly audits. In 1987, Virginia Tech saw fit to award me a Minor in Economics. (read more)