...And usage! And punctuation! These elements - GUP - in isolation are fun to learn; once mastered, they improve anybody's writing clarity, and with practice, style. (read more)
...I have had great success helping students understand and learn how to attack word problems and solve equations. Calculus was invented to tackle real problems, but too often it seems like a bunch of abstract stuff and weird procedures to memorize. I first studied Calculus at Columbia Heights High School, with a great teacher, Roger Sadlowsky. (read more)
...I also have a PhD in English, and I have passed Wyzant's SAT Reading proficiency test. I have been an SAT reading and writing tutor or nine years. I have a PhD in English, and I have taught writing and reading at the college level for six years. (read more)
...I have a 12 hour cancellation policy, but am flexible when it comes to rescheduling sessions. In addition to this, I feel it is important to receive feedback from my students and will not bill a lesson if you a parent or student is not satisfied with a tutoring session. I am also prone to assig... (read more)
...Methods are chosen based on student needs. I work now as a consultant and really enjoy tutoring. Weird, maybe, but it's my idea of a fun break in the work week. (read more)