...I taught English as a Second Language to adults for many years and then taught teachers how to teach ESL at all levels. I know a lot about English pronunciation, grammar and spelling. Recently, I volunteered to teach English language poetry to children in elementary school. (read more)
...Regardless of the subject, I strive to make each session active and interesting - not only does it make study less of a slog, but studies have shown such approaches to increase retention for the student! Over the years, I’ve worked with students of all levels and skillsets. I especially love wo... (read more)
...Then we will develop specific strategies to correct any concerns. If you have writer's block, for example, I will teach you a fluency drill that has eliminated blockages for hundreds of students in three weeks. I can show you how to use "key concept linking" to craft more coherent arguments. (read more)
...When I am not teaching, I enjoy working in my garden, hiking, skiing, fly fishing, and sailing. I am also the head instructor for Outdoor Emergency Care; I train the Sandia Peak Ski Patrol in emergency medicine. What makes me an outstanding tutor is that I get results! (read more)