...I am patient and committed to helping a student get to a state of competence and confidence. I teach with a version of the Socratic method and make sure that students are thinking for themselves and truly understanding, not just receiving knowledge from me—lighting a fire, not filling a bucket. ... (read more)
...I worked in urban and suburban schools. I went on to study and receive my MS Ed in Counseling and Human Relations with a Pennsylvania certification in Secondary School Guidance in 1980. I moved into a role as a Secondary School Counselor for the School District of Philadelphia in 1990. (read more)
...As a high schooler, undergraduate, and medical student, I've been active as a writing tutor for both ESL students and native speakers. I'm comfortable proofreading academic and non-academic writing at both undergraduate and graduate student levels. I scored a 517 on my MCAT (95th percentile). M... (read more)
...I have won multiple writing competitions and received scholarship. 'A' grade in English since elementary school
AP English Literature Score:5 of 5
AP English Language Score: 4 of 5
Senior Year 2015 English Department Award
Tutored English students in High School twice a week
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