...One of my greatest satisfactions has always been to help students reach that ah-ha moment that tells me they've developed an insight that will allow them to succeed. Part of what allowed me to help students was my insistence on one-on-one conferences for the first draft of each paper. This kind of work has prepared me well to tutor students now that I've retired. (read more)
...I have also been teaching ESL and accent reduction for 17 years. I am the author of three novels so I also tutor in writing, literature, and grammar. I have a Master's degree in English and Creative writing. (read more)
...Best advice that I can give a student comes from the wise words of Master Yoda: "Do or do not, there is no try." Don't be afraid to ask questions, either. That was something I struggled with in school and learned that I significantly improved after sharing my voice. This should be a give-and-take process. (read more)
...I can tell you exactly what kind of work and time you will need to achieve your goals the first time we meet. I do require twelve hours advance notice that you need to cancel or change your time. I also require meeting in a public place. (read more)
...I have more than 20 years experience teaching ESL and Spanish. Reading is a core component for any subject. Without reading comprehension any subject could be difficult to understand. (read more)