...English educated from kindergarten through college and long engineering career that requires excellent English reading and writing skills. As a practicing engineer since the late eighties, I have been acquiring all sorts of SAT problem solving skills in math, and knowledge in English. I have also tutored many students in SAT math and helped them raise their test scores. (read more)
...For that reason, I find theatre exercises and games involving the whole body, to be an effective way of getting the learning not just into the head...but into the body, where it has more resonance and staying power.I studied piano for 12 years, soloed twice with the local symphony. I also taught... (read more)
I am what I like to call a "word person." I have always loved working with words--grammar, literature, vocabulary, even those pesky analogies! But more importantly for you, I also love to help others feel less intimidated and more confident when it comes to expressing themselves in essays, understanding literature, and preparing for standardized tests. I have a bachelor's degree in English. (read more)
...My favorite part of teaching was not just about the learning process, but also connecting with my students on an individual basis. I am proficient in teaching grammar, mechanics, reading comprehension, expository writing, term paper composition, research, editing, creative writing, SAT prep, AP ... (read more)