...The first is simple: too much practice, not enough probing error analysis. The second is related: too much reliance on explanations of “why this one is right” and not enough “Yes, now you see why it’s right — but how will you get it right next time.” High school students have been doing these ki... (read more)
...I studied English up to the highest AP level in high school and considered pursuing a BA in English. Studying foreign languages at the university level instead provided me with a greater understanding of language acquisition and of the mechanics of English. I put my skills into practice professionally when I worked as an English tutor in a middle school for one year. (read more)
...I emphasize a balance between reviewing core concepts & events, making broad thematic connections, and practicing reading & writing strategies. Since 2013, I have tutored in arithmetic, geometry, and pre-algebra with students from ages 6 and above both for grade building and for FAST, CHSPE, and... (read more)
...We can focus on one of more areas, depending upon the needs and goals of the student. Writing is a powerful tool of self-expression. I help my students gain the confidence to write this way. (read more)
...I have also studied and lived abroad in Costa Rica for eleven months. One of the reasons I love teaching is because of my outgoing character. I always love to meet new people and be part of the exchange of ideas between cultures. (read more)