...I also have an MA in English, and am earning a PhD in Comparative Literature. As a graduate student, I have had the opportunity to serve both as a TA and an instructor of record in reading-intensive courses. Lastly, I currently serve as a writing tutor at my university, working with students not only on their essays but the reading materials required to complete those essays. (read more)
...I have a 30-year-old child with Asperger's syndrome who was partially homeschooled, so I am pretty conversant with students who have issues that interfere with learning process although I would not characterize myself as a special education teacher. If you are looking for someone who can use a v... (read more)
...When teaching, I meet students where they are at. If they are learning something for the first time, I first introduce the overall basics of the concept, and why it is important. I break down the topic into smaller sections, where I go into more detail. (read more)
...I have also completed much coursework in geological sciences and have taken supplementary on-line courses in a variety of subjects via the Coursera and EdX platforms. Besides my experiences listed above, I have specific teaching and tutoring experiences which should be helpful for work at Wyzant... (read more)