...Many students either had little to no background in some of the areas I taught. Therefore, I was inspired to take creative routes, for instance, through the incorporation of multimedia in my teaching. I find that students are best engaged in a topic if it is relevant to them, for instance, by connecting a historical event with the news. (read more)
...I have helped people with practical skills such as applying to college, writing essays, and developing fun ways to study. I'm a creative and highly motivated person. My approach is to offer a warm, safe place for students to feel comfortable as they learn and grow. (read more)
...Subject matter students, some beginning sessions in the D range, become consistent "A / A-" students. All test prep students score in the 94th percentile and above, qualifying for the most selective colleges and private secondary schools. Curtis' holistic approach helps students develop confide... (read more)
...I also took AP Literature in high school and received a 5 on the AP test. I took a multitude of world history classes in college for my degree. Although my concentration was focused on Asian foreign relations, I am well rounded in other regions as well. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingWriting,English,Literature,World History
...I really enjoyed my time in college and found the classes to be very interesting. The different professors, hands on projects, discussion sessions, and labs were all opportunities to not only learn but understand different teaching styles. Many of the teaching assistants (who I especially enjoy... (read more)