...For Chinese families in the U.S., if your children have been resisting Chinese school or haven't been eager to learn to read and write Chinese, consider giving me a try. Remote or in person. I have a Ph.D. in literary studies, and taught literature and writing at at top US colleges for 20 years. (read more)
...I believe all students can succeed with proper instruction and motivation. I think learning happens when it is purposeful, relevant to daily life, and engages students. It should teach not only knowledge but also critical thinking skills. (read more)
...My strongest skill is making math “make sense”: to explain the “why” and the “how” not just the “what”, I find that helps students retain information. I have completed courses up to and including the Calculus II level. I have over 400 hours experience, have read books on the subject, my background in psychology allows me to teach in ways that are more likely to stick. (read more)
...While in Spain, I also tutored students one-on-one from ages 4 to 12 in ESL. I have always enjoyed tutoring in different subjects, especially those based around Spanish, English and ESL. It makes my day to see improvements firsthand where students once struggled with course material or speaking and understanding a second language. (read more)
...I pride myself on creating an environment in which students feel comfortable and eager to learn. I love tutoring because it helps students build foundational skills that allow them to be successful in the classroom and beyond! I have been tutoring students ranging in ages 6-24 since 2016, and have five years of classroom teaching experience. (read more)