...Research includes finding and evaluating sources and then synthesizing them into a paper with a clear thesis and evidence-based supporting arguments. The time that I don't spend teaching one-shot classes is spent working with students individually to write their research papers. Since I work with all subjects, I can help students write papers for any class. (read more)
...I love teaching all things English, especially English as a Second Language. I find that by using a methodology based on student-led teaching, students are much more likely to become confident in their skills. As a professor and a tutor, I often approach my lessons in a way that engages and excites students. (read more)
...So many students struggle with all the mechanics required of school writing that it takes the joy of the writing process away. I teach students to separate their writing ideas from the not-so-fun part of writing - capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, using quotes, paragraph structure, etc. Organize, write, edit. (read more)
Hi I’m Makara! I am a Junior in college majoring in Human and Family development with a concentration in Youth Development. I have taught pre-school and kindergarten in the past, and have tutored between Kindergarten and 5th grade, including students with learning disabilities. (read more)
In high school, sharing what I know to help others succeed became a personal passion. I loved it so much, in fact, that I chose to pursue an English degree at SIUE with dual minors in rhetoric and writing form. I earned my Bachelor's in May 2018, and I am currently pursuing a Master's in Public Administration at SIUE as well. (read more)