...I need a firm commitment from you that you will give me the same amount of effort I am putting out there. I require all assignments to be completed in full at the beginning of each session; there may even be a pop quiz or two. I also require that all distracting devices (ie. phones, televisions, radios) be turned off while tutoring is in progress. (read more)
...But in all of that experience, my very favorite thing to do was to sit down one-on-one and work through a piece of writing with a student. That dedicated attention is where big improvements in writing happen. I bring a practical, real-world approach to my tutoring in which I begin with the three most basic questions of classical rhetoric: What do you want to say and who are you saying it to? (read more)
...I work to formulate an engaging lesson plan for any learning style, and endeavor to make a frequently under-appreciated subject accessible and interesting to any student. In high school, I placed first in a number of Math Team competitions and completed Calculus III, Statistics, and Differential... (read more)
...I know I can provide that patience and understanding that is necessary to guide a student toward a better performance in school, and can make their experience with their English class less frustrating and if not more positive, at least much less difficult. I have had advanced coursework in acade... (read more)