...I also have a PhD in American literature. I have a PhD in English, and I have taught poetry, fiction, and drama courses at the college level. I have also tutored ACT/SAT reading. (read more)
...That's why I love to work one on one with students--it's exciting to see the progress someone can make with individual attention. I know how math and science can be applied in daily life and industry, so I can help students connect what they're learning with the "real" world. The state of Minnesota uses its own system of testing--the MTLE--for teacher licensure. (read more)
...And punctuation! These elements - GUP - in isolation are fun to learn; once mastered, they improve anybody's writing clarity, and with practice, style. Over the years, I've done both: taught the 3 elements in isolation, especially as prep for SAT or ACT exams, and in composition. (read more)
...Having had the good fortune to coteach with talented learning specialists helped me learn to seamlessly incorporate supports for executive functioning into my services and lessons. At the secondary level, reading abilities of my students range from the early grade levels to post college. Effect... (read more)
...I have tutored students ranging from middle school to graduate programs. I am eager to assist others in all of their academic pursuits, especially those relating to language and literature, and I bring my enthusiasm for learning to my tutoring.I took a sacred scripture course in undergrad, as we... (read more)