...My name is Mackenzie and I am a graduate student at Case Western Reserve University, pursuing a Masters of Science in Medical Physiology and I love to teach! In my free time, I read, knit, and watch Netflix; my favorite show is Friends! My tutoring approach is deceptively simple: anyone can learn anything, it's just a matter of having it taught correctly. (read more)
...I like to have them practice their skills in context (reading text) as well as practicing skills in isolation (typically we play phonics games to focus on specific skills). Most struggling readers are discouraged and so my job is part cheerleader helping them see their progress and celebrating t... (read more)
...I have successfully finished a degree at a top university known for its painfully rigorous academics (3.35 GPA, Johns Hopkins) and 3 years of graduate study (3.75 GPA). I have 3 years experience as a primary school classroom teacher, and one year as a high school teacher. I have worked as a gene... (read more)
...As a brief example, some students don't necessarily struggle with content; they simply "freeze" when confronted with a question (i.e. they know the information, but don't know how to apply it); or vice versa. I excel in identifying such barriers to success to draw out your full potential. Toget... (read more)
...With middle-school-aged and high-school-aged students, I have worked with students on study skills, test preparation, writing, reading, or just improving overall English Language Arts grades. For college-bound high school students, I am available and have experience with SAT preparation and stud... (read more)