...There are many interventions that I teach to assist my students in their success. In addition, I have many years of personal experience in these areas, as I have a child of my own with autism, another child with ADD, and a niece with down syndrome. I have a great deal of training and experience in the field of social work and advocacy, which helps a lot in my work with all students. (read more)
With almost 20 years of study, I built a strong command of grammar, analysis, and reading in Classical Latin. I hold both a BA and MA in Classics. I am also able to assist in Ancient Greek, English, History, and Writing. For the last 10 years, I have taught Latin to students grades 6-12. (read more)
24 Subjects: includingLiterature,Elementary (K-6th),Precalculus,SAT Math
...Much of my work with SAT tutoring and college essay preparation has been done one-on-one, with individual students. I think that students learn best in a one-on-one environment, so it's up to you whether this occurs in person or online! I believe that all understanding of great reading comes from making empathetic connections to the subject matter. (read more)
...I have taught writing before to both 7th and 8th graders as well as adults. I take a step by step approach in helping people learn to write. I have taught Writing at a private institution and helped students improve their communication skills. (read more)
...Wearing a different hat, I taught Introduction to Computers at Quincy College, and have been a Certified Microsoft OFFICE Instructor. I can help students get the most out of MS Word or Open Office Word. Because UMASS has students from all over the world, I have often worked with international students for whom English was a second or other language. (read more)