...I have years of experience preparing high school students for essay exams. As a teacher in Florida and New York I was required to take licensing exams in both states which included writing essays on supplied subjects. Also, I am a writer, with a published Young Adult novel to my credit. (read more)
...I also can help students to begin to incorporate better grammar into their essays in a natural and easily-learned manner. I was a full-time counselor for 9 years, and worked with many students to enhance their study skills. Because I understand psychology so well, I can help each student to find the motivation that may be hidden within himself or herself. (read more)
...For example, I once tutored a student who was a police officer. He needed help learning how to create reports that were clear and concise so that his superior officers could understand what took place at the incident he was reporting on. So I created a program to fit his needs. (read more)
...I believe in finding the moment of engagement with a work of literature or a writing assignment and working from there. In SAT and ACT preparation, I enjoy sharing the strategies not only for vocabulary mastery and answer selection but also for mental preparation for the testing environment. My... (read more)