...My methods for teaching study skills are to use index cards, flash cards and outlines. I help students create the most fitting study space for themselves, find their most productive time of day and define the optimum amount of time to spend studying. Most importantly I teach students to: Get Started, Focus, Give yourself Rewards for Small Tasks, and Pick an End Time. (read more)
...I have taught and tutored writing students for over 15 years I have over 15 years teaching at the university level. I have taught ESL for over 15 years. I am a professional writer and editor. (read more)
...I was born and brought up in Hakkari – Semzina, Turkey where Kurdish (Kurmanji-Bahdini) is the native language. I had my entire education in Turkish and English. Because of the proximity of my hometown to major Kurdish dialects, I had the opportunity to interact with diverse Kurdish linguistic communities and learnt the language with regional nuances and dialects. (read more)
...I like to use a variety of tools, depending on what works best for the child. For example, some children retain knowledge best using flash cards while others excel working with web-based materials. I'm flexible and open to whatever a child feels is most comfortable for him/her. (read more)
...I am also well versed in US history and government. I hold a Master's degree in Diplomacy and I am a native French speaker. I have taught various subjects in French and I have extensive experience teaching French to speakers of other languages. (read more)