...I am also an engineer, and I enjoy a variety of hobbies like cooking and weaving, so we can always find concrete examples of concepts. I have had great success helping students understand and learn how to attack word problems and solve equations. Calculus was invented to tackle real problems, but too often it seems like a bunch of abstract stuff and weird procedures to memorize. (read more)
...I have also taught many subjects and the first point I work on is study skills such as a quiet environment, a plan, and no distractions. I have 5+ years of experience tutoring multiple students with IEPs (individualized educational plans), including students with ADD/ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Dyslexia, Autism, and other disorders. These students have ranged from age 4 to 18. (read more)
...I can help students improve in reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and more. I have a high score of 33 on the ACT Reading section and I've taken rigorous college level courses pertaining to english. I’ve helped many students with college essays and other types of writing. (read more)
...I also have a PhD in English, and I have passed Wyzant's SAT Reading proficiency test. I have been an SAT reading and writing tutor or nine years. I have a PhD in English, and I have taught writing and reading at the college level for six years. (read more)
...I have enabled writers to achieve clarity, precision, and adherence to their intended voice. As a college instructor of Literature and Education, I am highly proficient with various style guides, including APA, Chicago, MLA, etc, myself. Teaching these guides not only requires mastery of their nuances, but also the ability to hold others accountable to those exacting standards. (read more)