...My favorite aspect of teaching is seeing my students improve day over day and week over week, both in terms of their language skill, and the confidence that comes along with it. Few things were better than seeing a student who was struggling at the beginning of the semester improve to a point wh... (read more)
...This is partly because English is a language that has borrowed heavily from a myriad of other languages throughout its history, sometimes keeping the declension, spelling, and pronunciation rules of the original language, and sometimes not! I have an MA and a PhD in English and I have been teach... (read more)
...My lessons were prepared MAP English and Math packets that the students completed 4 times per week. I currently teach social studies to middle school students. I have held this positon for five years. (read more)
...I think this can provide students with perspective that can sometimes be lacking in the classroom (or tutoring session). I'm also interested in sports, movies, books, art, etc., so the initial awkwardness that comes with meeting someone new can be overcome quickly, a report can be established, an... (read more)
...My tutoring style is motivated by a blend of evidence-based teaching methods, a commitment to accessibility, and constant feedback from my students. In my experience, when students are convinced of both my disciplinary expertise and my approachability and investment in their success, they are mo... (read more)