...The PSAT will now be the same length as the SAT, so all preparation put toward it will translate to the SAT. While the ACT Reading section is similar to that of SAT from 2016-23, it moves at a much faster pace. Part of my comprehensive ACT prep process is helping students adapt to the required pacing by making quick decisions and recognizing how to eliminate wrong answer choices. (read more)
...I strive to help my clients hone their English, writing, and reading comprehension skills while enjoying the process in a trusting, informal atmosphere. For five years, I was a collegiate learning assessment evaluator and trainer of critical analysis and communications skills with the Council fo... (read more)
...I always say no idea is too 'out there' as long as there's evidence in the text to support it. Let's talk about what you're reading. Once you know and understand literary devices, content becomes much easier to understand. (read more)
...I have to say it was a thrill when I would see the "light bulb" go on after discussing a work that students didn't quite get before that discussion. I enjoyed flexibility, feedback, and humor in teaching. While I enjoy my retirement, I also still enjoy helping students "get it." While my home is in Barnegat, NJ, I am willing to travel short distances. (read more)