...Both courses of study required intense writing and literary analysis and provided me with strong skills in writing and grammar. I loved writing about the ways in which ancient literature influenced subsequent literature. I taught Latin at the Junior High Level for three years where I worked directly with multiple periods of students. (read more)
...I routinely achieve perfect scores on the ACT math section. Not only do I possess a complete understanding of the material, my experience has given me the ability to explain it simply to others. Students who work with me for more than 7 hours can expect to see an improvement of 5 points or more. (read more)
...I taught English grammar for more than twenty-five years. My students had to know all parts of speech and how to use them appropriately in complex sentences. While diagramming sentences is no longer the "norm" in the public school curriculum, my students considered it to be necessary requirement and became student tutors in middle school and later in high school. (read more)
...My hope is to inspire love for education and build academic confidence in my students, the way it was built in me: with great one-on-one coaching. I believe all students can learn and excel. To that end, I have experience in tutoring students with a wide range of abilities (including ADHD, Aut... (read more)
I have decades of experience as a teacher and trainer, including at college level. I have completed extensive coursework in economics, math, and English; I also have decades of experience working with computers, networking, and web design. My credentials include a PhD in economics. (read more)