...I've tutored unofficially since I was in high school. My favorite subject to tutor in is English, with a focus in writing. I love meeting my students, seeing how unique each student is, helping them express themselves through writing, and building their confidence in their own skills. (read more)
...Because they are not native speakers, they have difficulty with the reading portion of the SAT. In addition, I privately tutor students who are preparing for the SAT. While participating in my Teacher Education Program at the University of Oregon, I was required to take course work in how to teach reading, writing and spelling. (read more)
Dear Students and Parents,
When I was in school, I had favorite teachers. They weren't merely the ones who were funny and nice; they were the ones who engaged me, enthralled me and taught me lessons and skills that I use and benefit from today. English -- or, really, anything involving reading, writing and communicating -- was and continues to be my true love. (read more)
...I currently teach writing intensive Biology classes at the high school level, tutor for writing and grammar at my university, and am an editor for The Manchester Independent. 3rd year college student majoring in Microbiology. I have also taught biology classes at the high school level with a fo... (read more)
...My approach is individualized to meet the needs and goals of each student, but I also stress the basics of English grammar and sentence structure. When I teach SSAT, I cover the four subject areas of English--analogies, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing, and I also help students wit... (read more)