...Since then, I've taught numerous sections of English Composition, Rhetoric, and Syntax both online and in-person at Texas Tech University and Maryville College. My tutoring sessions always start with questions for the student relating to the assignment or course material. I have no outside agendas and want to hear what students think about whatever assignment they've been tasked with. (read more)
...I have a Masters Degree in Special Education and have over 15 years of teaching/tutoring experience with students who have ADD/ADHD. I use timers and token systems to encourage my students to stay focused and then reward them when they have. For example, with one of my clients, I will set a timer for five minutes of work time and then he gets a one minute "active" break. (read more)
...I have worked with a number of ADD/ADHD students, both individually and in the classroom. I have used techniques such as reward systems, self-checking systems (such as telling oneself "focus" or making a mark whenever finding oneself off-task), reducing distractions (facing a plain wall, using e... (read more)
...My primary goal is to serve my students and families to my best abilities. I enjoy having open dialogue with parents and families, and highly encourage them to help their students keep themselves accountable and invest in their own education. I am a huge proponent of personal responsibility and... (read more)
...I help younger children decode words, visualize events in a story, and connect with characters and themes. I also teach older students how to close read passages, understand their hidden meaning, and support their interpretation with specific evidence. I would love to help your son or daughter improve their writing skills. (read more)