Hello, thank you for taking the time for reading about me. I received my bachelor's degree in Huminites/English from Columbia College in MO. I retired after 25 years working as a Teaching Assistant in the Syracuse City School District in July of 2023. (read more)
I taught English AP 11 for 12 years and, during this time, helped students prepare for the AP exam. As a tutor, I support students in their understanding of how AP essays are crafted and how to organize their thoughts. Additionally, we go over multiple-choice and review questions that may be chall... (read more)
...My approach is relaxed, but not slack. I like to have fun with learning, but I also recognize the importance of meeting goals and getting results. My students tell me I'm able to explain things well. (read more)
...English has never been a difficult subject for me; I have always seemingly breezed by it while in class. I am familiar with New York State's guidelines when it comes to writing essays. I unfortunately have no professional education when it comes to English fluency or teaching, but I feel confident in my tutoring abilities. (read more)
...I love teaching, it is my passion and I miss it very much. I am able to understand children and teach them in a style that they would understand. English, reading, vocabulary, proofreading, U.S. history. (read more)