...I became very interested in helping students do better on tests such as the SAT, ACT, HSPT, and SSAT because they are frequently asked about content that they have not yet had. Since I teach a variety of subjects, I can quickly bring them up to speed. The most important tool in learning a foreign language is understanding how grammar works. (read more)
...Students should take the notebook home each night and refer to it at a set time in order to keep up with assigned work. This set time should be as early as possible following school, and assignments should be checked off or otherwise marked once completed. (I have found that the act of physicall... (read more)
...My workshop "Story of the Scene" has been a staple of the film lab for many years. I've additionally mentored filmmakers through Sundance International Labs in India, Turkey, Greece, Japan and Jordan. My experience is suited to serious and advanced students in literature and film (high school, college and beyond) who seek expert guidance for aspects of their writing practice. (read more)
...I have two kids, both currently in college. I am an excellent writer, adept editor, and close reader. I find it easy to establish report with students of all ages, and I can help anyone write a better paper or essay, even if he or she is not a native English speaker. (read more)