Thomas Jefferson once wrote, "I cannot live without books." My goal is to encourage struggling readers to feel the same way! I consider it an honor to help children fall in love with books who have previously found reading frustrating. My family owned a bookstore for years and it was always a delight to help people find literary treasure! (read more)
...I obtained my minor in chemistry in 2020 and have been tutoring chemistry for about one year. When tutoring I aim to not only strengthen math and science skills but to build confidence as well, helping students to succeed long after tutoring. I have a background in SolidWorks, including holding tutoring sessions for SolidWorks prep. (read more)
...Those two questions are the starting point for well-considered writing. If we really understand who we're writing to, our message becomes personal, vivid, and effective. That awareness of the audience dictates everything from global considerations like tone, structure, and length to granular details like whether a joke (or a rambling, amusing parenthetical musing) are appropriate. (read more)
...I need a firm commitment from you that you will give me the same amount of effort I am putting out there. I require all assignments to be completed in full at the beginning of each session; there may even be a pop quiz or two. I also require that all distracting devices (ie. phones, televisions, radios) be turned off while tutoring is in progress. (read more)
...I am experienced in teaching students how to prepare for college or career readiness. Students who elicit my help in writing college essays frequently have great success for college entrance and scholarships. Vocabulary is taught early on, and once a child gets behind, it is difficult to learn and retain new vocabulary. (read more)