...My experience includes tutoring high school, middle school and elementary age students from Australia to (and across) North America. My career in English began as a baby, and throughout my growth including receiving a 98% on my College Entrance Exam and earning Bachelors Degree in English with H... (read more)
...My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O. I've taken Orton-Gillingham classes, a RAVE-O workshop, and have 10 years practice using PAF and Wilson components, customized for student needs. (read more)
...I graduated from Northwestern University, and I majored in Comparative Literature. ACT Scores: English (36); Reading (36). SATs: 2340 (equivalent 1540).I studied Ear Training for 12 years, both at the Manhattan School of Music Precollege and Northwestern University Bienen School of Music. I stu... (read more)
...One student was working hard to get into a technology program because he wanted to join the armed forces when he grew up. We worked on designing robots that could fly and save people. Another student was having difficulty with multi-step math problems. (read more)
...I have extensive experience working with students with ADD/ADHD, and am passionate about helping all students succeed. While teaching at the high school level, I have taught Regents level classes and helped many students prepare and pass a variety of Regents exams. I have taught Global History I and English classes, which resulted in high passing rates on the Regents exams. (read more)