...I customize my classes to meet the individual needs of my clients. Some engineers want to have their writing revised to reflect proper English, or to practice giving presentations to American customers. Scientists and journalists want to improve their pronunciation so they can communicate more clearly and effectively to their audience. (read more)
...I have experiencing working with students with ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and other mental health issues that make the school environment more challenging, and I love working collaboratively with students to figure out how they can succeed. Feel free to reach out with any questions; I'd love to meet yo... (read more)
...Thus, I have a good grasp and extensive background in the natural sciences--particularly, biology, microbiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry--as well as English. Also, I lived in Japan for several years in the late 1990s and have had exposure to Japanese culture and language. As an elective in college, I studied art history and performed very well. (read more)
...So much of the process is searching through a student's relative fog of "what I want to major in" or "who I want to be." Aside from planning and editing personal statement essays, a quarter of the time may be spent assessing aptitudes and what I refer to as "resonances." I've utilized Myers Brigg... (read more)
...I believe in a flexible tutoring approach that is tailored to the student’s strengths, challenges, and sensitivities. Many students underestimate their own capabilities, and I strive to foster confidence by presenting them with opportunities to demonstrate proficiency. I also aim to make sessions as fun and entertaining as possible within the context of the substantive work we are doing. (read more)