...Then I obtained my MA degree in Islamic philosophy from the same school in 1997. I have worked as a teacher of Arabic since 1995. I have also tutored in English. (read more)
...If a student has any questions, I make sure I answer it fully before giving the student a practice question to make sure they understand it. I try to make my tutoring space feel as safe and open as possible, so the student does not feel afraid to make mistakes and grow. I have a year of tutoring experience in english, vocabulary, and essay writing. (read more)
...This means I can help a wide variety of students, from those needing work on the fundamentals of grammar and algebra to those applying to competitive universities and needing to hone their college application essays. I am a careful listener, an empathetic learner (I, too, have a learning differe... (read more)
...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)
...Throughout high school, I came to understand that I appreciated the most were not the ones I necessarily was the most interested in. Instead, the teachers made the difference between an enjoyable class and an unengaging class. I sometimes found the textbook definitions and explanations unsatisfactory so those instructors that were patient and fully explained concepts were my favorite ones. (read more)