...I'm an accomplished and published photographer with over 20 years of experience, and I owned and ran a portrait and head shot studio in Chicago, specializing in children's and theatrical photography. I studied photography and dark room technique at The School of the Art Institute, Chicago and at... (read more)
...Teaching through COVID taught me a great deal about myself and what I needed to do in order to make sure that every scholar of mine was successful inside and outside of the classroom. Outside of academics, I am an amateur mixed media artist, an avid reader, and a fitness nerd. These aspects of ... (read more)
7 Subjects: includingReading,English,Writing,ACT English
...Usually, I made lesson plans ahead of time (like two days before) and stayed in Zoom 20 minutes early. Then I did lectures, took notes, and assisted them with homework and test study guides. Throughout the four years of tutoring online and offline, I strongly believe in my strategy of letting my students teach me, which works well. (read more)
8 Subjects: includingCalculus,Chinese,Algebra 2,SAT Math
...Having taught high school English for many years, I feel more than qualified to help my students learn in an interesting and meaningful way. I explain the "whys" and "hows", and my clients have said that has been a very effective way for them to learn. Grammar, vocabulary, and proofreading are all essential to becoming a better reader and writer. (read more)
...My journey as a college graduate, with a bachelor's degree in English accompanied by honors such as a 3.7 GPA (magna cum laude), membership on the Dean's list for 5 semesters, and president's list recognition for 2 semesters, has uniquely equipped me to excel as a tutor. Through my undergraduate... (read more)