...My approach focuses on encouraging students to think clearly and logically, and then to develop the writing tools to express ideas persuasively. Grammar can be boring, but it can be learned and it will help the writer to express ideas with clarity and purpose. Vocabulary development is key to reading with comprehension and writing with expression. (read more)
...My undergraduate music major included a lot of ear training, as did my teaching during grad school and since. Most recently (Fall 2022) I taught the ear training course for incoming music PhD's at Harvard University. As an undergraduate, I took courses on Medieval, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern classical music. (read more)
I have my degree in Court Reporting, which puts a huge emphasis on grammar, spelling, proof-reading, and writing. I also have many years’ experience working with children. I am new to the tutoring world, but I feel if given the chance I could truly be a positive influence over a child's learning. (read more)
...Most of my tutorial students are young men in grades 9-12 who, across the board, have more trouble with homework organization, discipline and focus than with the actual learning process. I work with each student to find a set of study skills that works best and most successfully. For example, I... (read more)
...I am also willing to create a regular tutoring schedule one month at a time, whether you need one lesson now or one lesson per week. I do ask to be notified at least two hours in advance if the lesson is going to be cancelled. The location of the lessons vary depending upon the needs of the student. (read more)