...So, the following are some approaches that I use whenever I work with a student:
- One golden rule I reinforce throughout my sessions with students is that they must do the work. To effectively enforce this, I make sure that they are the ones holding the pen or pencil. In my experience, students become disengaged when they are not the ones holding the writing instrument. (read more)
...I have worked with learners of a diverse set of ethnic and professional backgrounds to help them improve English speaking, reading, and writing skills. I appreciate the challenges of learning English as a non-native learner and give special care to each student's learning needs -- from absolute... (read more)
...I also teach students how to write high-scoring SAT essays, and assist students in writing impressive personal statement essays for their college applications.I have a Ph.D. in Intellectual History from U.C. Berkeley, and have been teaching at the university level for more than 20 years. In addition, I am a published writer. (read more)
...I am lucky to have had very inspiring, caring, and patient teachers throughout my life. To me, learning was always something that was both fun and fulfilling. I hope to help my students feel the same way. (read more)
...As an educator, I have formally taught chess in my high school and middle school classes as both a teacher and an administrator. I have tutored students extensively in after-school programs in chess as the tutoring programs teacher and teacher leader. I have played chess since I was six years old. (read more)