...I am a college professor and my favorite part of the job is working 1 to 1 with my students! Before I started teaching, I was a swimming coach for several years. This is relevant because I bring my positive coaching spirit into our sessions. (read more)
...I have tutored many students over the past eight years who have individualized education plans (IEPs). I take the time to understand what challenges and strengths these students possess and how to accommodate them on tests and in school work. I currently work full time for a tutoring company and... (read more)
...I am fortunate to have received my linguistics training at UMass Amherst, currently the #2 school in the country for linguistics, and I use this unique background to help students raise their grades and understand material. Other subjects I enjoy tutoring besides linguistics and ESL include Fren... (read more)
...This experience means I can be flexible and articulate with each student. Much of my experience has involved teaching writing, included but not limited to test preparation, but literature and reading skills are also a strength. As a teacher and as a parent, I am empathetic and my goal is to meet each child where he or she is. (read more)
...My aforementioned student had a dream to become a famous guitarist; his passion was to create hard-rock/blues compositions. So, I as his tutor and integrator of the previously mentioned deficits began to describe to him ways in which his words could be rhythmic. His genius began to flourish, an... (read more)