...Study skills are the key to preparing and mastering the course and the test. I help my students realize that the key to great study skills is notetaking as well as paying close attention to what is being said in class. I also tell my students that partnering with another student to study can also help them master the material. (read more)
...Effective readers make effective writers. I provide students with the tools, texts and strategies to improve their reading comprehension on a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts. I use my decades of writing and editing experience to show students and adults how to recognize grammar mistakes... (read more)
...I taught a wide range of subjects, including AP Calculus, SAT Verbal, and ACT Science. This experience provided me with valuable insights into the diverse needs and learning preferences of students. I understand the struggles students face on standardized exams, as I personally overcame obstacles to achieve exceptional scores. (read more)
9 Subjects: includingStatistics,SAT Math,GMAT,ACT Math
...I have taught writing and SAT writing for seven years. My students learn the value of using better vocabulary, better transitions and better thesis development while learning the nuts and bolts of grammar. My students also learn the basic elements of good writing -- theme and thesis development, point of view, vocabulary, style and organization. (read more)
18 Subjects: includingReading,English,ESL/ESOL,SAT Math
I have been a teacher for the last 20 years. I am state certified as a Reading Specialist and English teacher in both PA and NJ. I have spent the last 5 years working in an alternative education setting addressing the needs of at-risk students. (read more)