...I will do as much assessment as allowable from the beginning by talking to the student’s teachers, parents, and others; doing direct assessment of my own in the targeted subject areas; and reviewing any records, scores, or work samples that are provided. The assessment will allow me to truly kno... (read more)
...I have spent 22 years working in classrooms ranging from middle school to college where I have encountered, worked with, and helped hundreds of students with ADD or ADHD succeed. I have even helped create and implement their IEPs or 504s. I have tutored several students for high school placement tests, and they have all passed the test after working with me. (read more)
...Whether working with young or adult students, I bring patience and humor to each session, and adjust to the different learning styles of each student. I was required in graduate school to have a comprehensive understanding of great literature from Europe and America as preparation for my career ... (read more)
...I have a great deal of experience both with the SAT material itself and teaching this material to high school students preparing for college. The main thing to be gained from test prep tutoring is a plan of attack specific to the test. I present strategies for the SAT to my students and to personalize the methods to their needs. (read more)
...Teaching students that don't know any English, students who have limited English proficiency and students who are proficient in English is a pleasure. How exciting it is to work with students which are eager to learn while soaking up information like sponges is a tremendous feeling. Learning how to read, write, and understand what one is reading is monumental. (read more)