...I start and continue at the student's pace. I hand out a notebook; the student takes notes, and has a written example. By doing this, the student can refer back to his notebook for each concept taught. (read more)
...The tutorial system at Harvard gave me the experience of meeting each week with a tutor to discuss the subject matter of my field of concentration and to discuss any ongoing writing projects. Also, while an undergraduate, I met with some high-school students to tutor them in Latin. In law school I had the experience of being an article editor of the Boston College Law Review. (read more)
...I have worked with elementary, middle , high school and adult students in improving their performance in subjects and tests. Much of the tutoring in specific subjects as well as standardized test prep involves guidance on study skills and their applications. My years of experience working with ... (read more)
...My previous students have improved their overall scores by 100-300 points. I have worked with students to prepare for the SSAT for the past 10+ years. My students go on to perform well on the test and are accepted to a wide range of private and parochial secondary schools in the area, including Thayer Academy, Boston College High School, Notre Dame Academy and Milton Academy. (read more)
...Because I am truly invested in seeing my students succeed, I try to be very tuned in to individual needs and learning quirks, and I adjust my style as necessary. I pride myself on my perfect grammar. Before taking on tutoring full-time, I spent three years in MIT's writing program, where my department focused on process writing and editing. (read more)