Hi there! I've been teaching high school English for 15 years - mostly AP Literature for seniors, Honors English for sophomores, and ICT classes for both grades. My educational background is in creative writing and I have studied at Oxford University, Edinburgh University, and Queens College. (read more)
...I develop a program that taps the interests and skills of the child. I evaluate the child's reading level, then proceed to challenge the reader, without frustrating him or her. Phonics, vocabulary development, and thinking inferentially will be more easily developed if a good portion of the child's tutoring session deals with material that truly interests the child. (read more)
...Graduate level English TA as an undergraduate. I have applied to and helped other students to many academic institutions. Strong background in using common app, ERAS, AMCAS, etc. (read more)
As a current English teacher at a NYC specialized high school, I bring over a decade of experience in preparing students for the SAT, ACT, AP English Language, and AP English Literature exams. My understanding of these tests comes from years of creating content, scoring essays, and guiding hundreds of students to success. I have a proven track record of helping students improve their scores. (read more)
...Do they have deficiencies in comprehension, vocabulary, inference, time management, etc.? I then proceed step by step through reading samples with them to develop habits for strengthening their skills in these areas. I hold a PhD in history from Columbia University and I currently teach history ... (read more)