...I majored in English literature at Davidson College before becoming a full-time high school English teacher. I love all reading, and typically devour 2-3 books a week. I can interpret texts and help you understand them the way your teacher wants. (read more)
...When teaching/tutoring, I use many different methods to help students to be successful. I employ many diverse learning strategies to help students grasp the material, ranging from hands-on activities to demonstrating very "step by step" well explained examples. I work very hard to help my students gain the understanding they need to work independently and succeed! (read more)
...I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to learning, and I'm confident in my ability to help my students learn in a way that is beneficial to them and their unique situations. I love to tutor because I've experienced firsthand the indelible effect that a good instructor can have on a per... (read more)
...It is a cliche, but we can learn from the mistakes of the past, and I hope to point out these things to my students. For the record, I have a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina and am particularly interested in the presidents and in political history in general. My students say I am enthusiastic and seem to love the subject. (read more)