...I have also helped many friends and students of various ages ranging from first graders to adults with math, science, and English assignments as well as Bible studies, reading, Spanish, public speaking and SAT preparation. I take pride in academic excellence and strive for understanding as well ... (read more)
...I believe in starting with the basics after assessing a student's skill level and then building from that point. Assessing their skill level is essential, but it is also important to make math be enjoyable and interesting. Many times we will create math games that reinforce skills and make math fun. (read more)
...One of the most important things in tutoring is a respect for the student's intelligence and instincts. It's lovely seeing the way someone's eyes light up when they land on the thing they want to write about, and following that urge leads to essays that go beyond checking each box on the rubric.... (read more)
...I have over 15 years experience as a college Composition and English Literature professor, and hold degrees from Tufts University, Boston College, and University of Wisconsin - Madison. While earning my Ph.D., I designed and taught Composition courses, and taught a wide range of American and Eng... (read more)
...Also, upon graduation from University of Massachusetts Boston, where I tutored English, ESL, history, and German, I was presented with the Tutor of the Year Award. This distinction came as a total, but pleasant, surprise to me. In addition to tutoring, I also teach English as a Second Language ... (read more)