...My first student increased his combined verbal and math SAT scores by 110 points, and my personal best scores were 800 verbal, 800 math, and 760 on the GRE's Analytical Ability section. My approach to teaching test-taking skills includes far more than subject area instruction. I teach my studen... (read more)
...I’m also open to individual requests for homeschoolers or independent studies. A note on writing ability and neurodiversity:
Writing is not an innate human skill—it is learned through practice, and for many, many people, the practice of writing is arduous and stressful. A large part of my job is to make writing less painful, in the moment and longterm, for students of all abilities. (read more)
...My areas of expertise are SAT, GED, MCAS and TEAS preparation (ELA portions are my strength). I have tutored and taught preparatory courses in each of these. My students find me to be fair, fun and honest. I encourage them to take responsibility for their own learning because I know there is no greater gift to give a student than the confidence that he or she can be successful. (read more)
...Drawing from my student services experience, I also offer tutoring services for college planning including: PSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT. Compassion, patience and humor are key elements to my approach in tutoring. Respect for the student's learning style is essential. (read more)
...I implemented many of these skills myself, and taught them to my tutees, and even delivered several workshops. I have a Masters in Special Education and five years of experience working at a Disability Services Office at Fitchburg State University. I have a masters in Special Education and five years of experience working with students with ADHD. (read more)