...I am also the parent of a 16 year old son who has a disability. With my advocacy, a 504 plan was developed for him to help him access and make progress in the general education curriculum. I have assisted parents in requesting IEPs or 504s (as well as ensuring compliant implementation) for thei... (read more)
...I minored in German for my BA, and then lived and studied for several years in Germany. My specialty is German grammar, and I am passionate about connecting German vocabulary and linguistics to related English words and concepts. I have equipped dozens of students with strategies for Reading, Writing, and English on standardized tests including the dSAT, SSAT, PSAT, and ACT. (read more)
...Additionally, I was a student writing evaluator of a collegiate learning assessment for a New York City company. In this capacity, I judged writing effectiveness, writing mechanics (such as grammar), critical analysis, and problem solving skills. All of these constitute the foundation of SAT writing, and I enjoy helping students hone these skills through SAT tutoring. (read more)
...I have particular experience preparing students for the Math portion of the SAT using techniques designed to maximize their scores. I am ready for the new version of the exam, as well as the current iteration of the test. Test anxiety is a myth; not knowing how to face the test is the reality. (read more)