...I am detail oriented and patient with a talent for clear and effective communication. I love the moment when a student's eyes light up with sudden understanding and they are ready to take the next leap forward. I take a careful, personalized approach to tutoring, paying attention to the individual needs of my students and crafting a curriculum that works for them. (read more)
I have been a "tutor" all my life - with friends in high school, with my daughter who is now a sophomore at Tufts University, and with the students of varying ages with whom I work now. I was born In Vienna, Austria and moved to New York as a child. I attended Riverdale Country School, Princeton University, and Columbia Law School. (read more)
...The amount of required preparation for this area of learning is staggering, yet I take it on graciously; teaching/tutoring is a labor of love! Back in 1971 my father, Ralph, won the most prestigious Bridge tournament in the U.S.: The Golder Pairs. It was then, and also after learning of how suc... (read more)
...I have a Master's degree in Linguistics with coursework in phonetics, which is very important in teaching spelling. I have a master's degree in linguistics with a special focus on teaching writing skills and I taught freshman-level composition courses, including timed essay writing, in colleges ... (read more)
...I specialize in student essays, cover letters, and college applications. I help people brainstorm content and offer constructive and supportive writing evaluations to make for compelling pieces of work. English has always been my strongest subject and I had the highest average in AP English for 2 years. (read more)