...I have attained 4s and 5s on several AP exams including Calculus, English Literature, English Language, Biology, and French. I primarily teach math (ranging from elementary level, as young as teaching kids how to count, to calculus) & English (both reading comprehension and essay writing). I wor... (read more)
...In general, I work with elementary-aged students on material that is supplemental to their English classes at school. With adults, I mainly tutor in ESL and Chinese as a second language. I believe that the most important part of being a tutor is catering the lessons and materials to each specific student based on their own strengths and weaknesses. (read more)
...Comprehension is key. Knowing how to work through equations is the key to grasping each problem. Over the last ten years I have used a variety of strategies to improve reading comprehension. (read more)
...As an author, I have participated in readings throughout New York City. I have performed on the stage as a storyteller and comedian in New York, New Jersey, Western Massachusetts, and Austin. My work as a producer and director of stand-up comedy culminated in a weekly show that ran on Saturday nights in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for two years followed by corporate pop-up events. (read more)
...Since leaving that job, I have worked as a private tutor to elementary school children. Most recently, I have undertaken the task of homeschooling my Kindergartener, who has done so well under my instruction that she is testing at a 1st grade level. In my work with elementary-aged children, I look to peer-reviewed curriculum that utilizes the most up-to-date science on learning. (read more)