...I started teaching English in the private secondary education setting in 2015 and I have now shifted to teaching composition in the higher education setting. In my 10+ years of teaching, I have taught Introduction to Literature, Pre-AP English 1, World Literature, American Literature, AP Seminar... (read more)
With almost 20 years of study, I built a strong command of grammar, analysis, and reading in Classical Latin. I hold both a BA and MA in Classics. I am also able to assist in Ancient Greek, English, History, and Writing. For the last 10 years, I have taught Latin to students grades 6-12. (read more)
...The chief values I espouse in argumentative writing are logic and verbal clarity. At the same time, all effective critical writing must move from generalities to specifics, including pointed evidence from the text. In creative work, vivid language works to eschew the general observation and replace it with specifics of time and place. (read more)
...I am absolutely passionate about English. I love that point in all ages, when the student "gets" it. One of the nicest things about tutoring is when I work with a family from PSATs right through College Acceptance. (read more)
...I have taught writing before to both 7th and 8th graders as well as adults. I take a step by step approach in helping people learn to write. I have taught Writing at a private institution and helped students improve their communication skills. (read more)