Hello! I am an experienced ESL teacher with an MAT in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I taught teens and adults from all over the world at a university intensive English program for 10 years. (read more)
...I take pride in taking the time to assess the student's needs and goals, and create a concrete plan to follow through on reaching them. I have a good track record of success with my students, particularly with psychology topics. I have helped students who come to me with failing grades reach B's and A's by the end of the term. (read more)
...I get to know each student's learning style, personality, areas of academic difficulty, and strengths so that I can target areas of weakness while capitalizing on each student's strengths. In addition to my academic work, I have been playing piano for 36 years (20 of them professionally as a jaz... (read more)
...I also provide procedures for communicating ideas in writing that coincide with the various writing genres. Through having a toolbox of strategies, students develop the critical thinking skills and written communication skills necessary for success in all areas. Most importantly, my philosophy reflects that each student is an individual with unique strengths and needs. (read more)
...In 2000 I became the Director of a university learning center supporting all enrolled students by running a peer tutoring and offering learning support for students in academic difficulty as well as students with disabilities. While working as an administrator I also taught courses, including Co... (read more)