...My first job was as a history teacher for students who spoke languages other than English. It was challenging but I learned how teach complex material in the most simple terms. I also learned how to teach reading and writing very clearly and effectively. (read more)
...My specializations include the dialectic between economic and political change, as well as imperialism and the cross-fertilization of cultures. My favorite period is from 1870 to 1945 (the Modern Period), when people wrestled with new technologies, scientific possibilities, and the depths of the... (read more)
...I spent two years working as an editorial assistant for an educational publishing company and two years as a private copyeditor. I'm an obsessive grammarian who enjoys helping people unearth the patterns beneath language, both "conventional" grammar and the way we actually speak. (I also won the... (read more)
I taught English AP 11 for 12 years and, during this time, helped students prepare for the AP exam. As a tutor, I support students in their understanding of how AP essays are crafted and how to organize their thoughts. Additionally, we go over multiple-choice and review questions that may be chall... (read more)
...I have taught hundreds of students over several years and have dealt with every type of learning style. Often times, I see intelligent, hard working students not able to achieve the grades they desire. Usually, it takes just a few adjustments to get them on the right path. (read more)