...A lot of the organizational skills translate as well into essay writing. Most students do not approach an assigned essay until just a couple of days prior to the due date. And then they are scrambling to pick a topic and thesis, and research and write, all within a day or two. (read more)
...I have always loved teaching and enjoy the challenge of finding the right key to unlock even the most difficult student. Having been both a classroom teacher in, and a full-time private tutor for, New York's City's top prep schools for nearly 20 years, I have first rate experience successfully g... (read more)
...I was also the inaugural MFA Thesis Professor in Visual Narrative at The School of Visual Arts. I split my time between Sheffield, MA and NYC, where I studied playwriting with esteemed playwrights Tina Howe (Hunter College) and Len Jenkin (NYU), as well as TV writing with Charlie Rubin and Joe K... (read more)
...Melissa completed all three levels of certification in Somatic Voiceworkâ˘: The Lovetri Method for Contemporary Commercial Music. Melissa regularly attends vocal pedagogy courses to continue her knowledge of the science and art of singing. Professional Affiliations:
â˘National Association of Teac... (read more)
...Allowing students to have the freedom to learn by doing gave me space to play, try and fail at new skills in a low-stress environment. I try to bring this knowledge to my tutoring approach, and do everything I can to make learning a pleasant experience. Each student can expect an individualized lesson plan tailored to your specific learning needs and goals. (read more)