...I love seeing students' self-confidence grow as they realize that they *can* master the content that they once found impossible. For me, tutoring is less about the increase in grades and the boost in self-esteem that accompanies that increase. I have five years of experience in teaching public speaking, research, and debate as well as two years of experience in private debate tutoring. (read more)
...More on Standardized Tests: What makes my approach unique from other tutors is my focus on making thinking visible, a process required for success on all standardized tests. I am also known for making session fun and engaging; students actually enjoy tutoring sessions with me, and it doesn't qui... (read more)
...In addition to my classroom experience, I have been actively engaged in tutoring for over five years. This includes working with ESOL students, where I honed my ability to adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of English learners. Furthermore, my experience tutoring students in the NYC Gi... (read more)
...While I was active, I found music theory fascinating, and learned quite a bit. I attribute a lot of my success in life to my ability to write clearly and concisely. In my view, being able to write well is an important life skill. (read more)
...I use different strategies to keep students engaged, such as image analysis, video clips, and discussions. I believe in assessing students' reading and writing skills and using the results to inform instruction. I also praise them as they master new reading and writing skills. (read more)