...I can also help students learn how to prepare for the next day's English class, so they feel confident and are ahead of the material. I also enjoy helping young people understand books that are assigned. Tackling "great works" and other assigned literature is a challenge for many. (read more)
...I know that feeling successful in school helps students to confidently take on new challenges and enables them to learn even more and to learn at their own pace. As a teacher I am committed to student learning as well as my own. I read and listen to information about the latest reading research so I can deliver better instruction year after year. (read more)
...Although I am new to Wyzant, I bring over ten years of dedicated college admissions and career coaching experience. I hold a double major in English and Computer Science from UC Berkeley, equipping me with a strong foundation in both creative and analytical skills. Whether you're aiming to mast... (read more)
...I specialize in teaching creative and academic writing, college application essays, reading comprehension and analysis, manuscript editing. I’m here to help you achieve your goals through individualized lesson plans. Speaks Mandarin.I have 10+ years of experience in grading student oral presentations in my literature, creative writing, and composition classes. (read more)
...I took and passed 10 AP tests (8 5s, 2 4s).Perhaps most importantly, I've been told I am very empathetic. I am a product of public K-12 education and understand where kids are coming from who attend those schools. I also know that, particularly in math and the hard sciences, much of my work wil... (read more)