Hi there! My name is Lavender. I am a recent graduate from Bennington College with a BA in English, and am now pursuing an MA in Literary and Cultural Studies at Carnegie Mellon. (read more)
I am an accomplished educator with over 15 years of experience teaching English and 10 years as a professor specializing in English, ESL, and reading and writing comprehension. My academic background includes a Doctorate in Education, a Master’s in English, a Bachelor’s in English, and a TESOL cert... (read more)
...Following that experience, I began work with 7Sage, a company that helps students draft, edit, and submit written materials for their law school applications. I enjoy working with students one-on-one and have learned how to tailor lessons and conversations toward each individual's abilities and ... (read more)
...I have a BA, a master's degree, and am midway through my teaching certification. I teach art to adults and children, and survived an MFA program at the SFAI. I now immerse myself in the creation and exploration of art. (read more)
...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)