I am a 62-year-old college graduate with over 30 years of professional experience in engineering design and construction. One of my responsibilities at work is tutoring young engineering graduates in upgrading their engineering skills to take on their new careers with confidence. Strong technical ability is coupled with years of experience in the field. (read more)
...My favorite part of teaching was not just about the learning process, but also connecting with my students on an individual basis. I am proficient in teaching grammar, mechanics, reading comprehension, expository writing, term paper composition, research, editing, creative writing, SAT prep, AP ... (read more)
...I work in the on-campus writing center as well as volunteer at the online tutoring center. I love teaching and believe that all people have writers inside them, they just have to learn how to access it. I believe in keeping the students the author of their work and will be a guiding force to make their writing stronger and will never try to interject my own thoughts into their piece. (read more)
...As a private tutor I worked successfully with parents, students, and teachers. I supplied one-on-one attention to each student, tailoring lesson plans to accommodate the individual learning style and curriculum. My teaching style focuses on the development of language and communication skills through reading and storytelling that are applicable in a variety of subjects and situations. (read more)
I am what I like to call a "word person." I have always loved working with words--grammar, literature, vocabulary, even those pesky analogies! But more importantly for you, I also love to help others feel less intimidated and more confident when it comes to expressing themselves in essays, understanding literature, and preparing for standardized tests. I have a bachelor's degree in English. (read more)