...It helps greatly to have reading material that the student is interested in and that relates to their life and hobbies as well. I have a 4.0 G.P.A. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an M.F.A. from Goddard College with one of my focuses being Education. I have tutored many stud... (read more)
...Each individual has their own unique learning style and my aim is to help individuals in the way that suits their needs best to help them meet their goals. I am always happy to collaborate with individuals, parents, or teachers. My approach is person centered and strengths based. (read more)
...My own mentee, Tommy, will be returning for a third semester after having a poem we had work-shopped, published in a paper. By being patient, understanding and gently corrective I have helped Tommy navigate the world of literary works and will hopefully see him succeed further. Having worked wi... (read more)
...I engage students in reading through providing materials which cover their own interests in life. This works for any age. I also use the sounds of English in my comprehensive approach to a student's overall understanding of the language and to accelerate their achievement in reading. (read more)
...I took pride in being the top of my class in both AP language & literature courses. While I did not go on to major in English in college, I loved applying my reading comprehension and writing skills to my many other courses and papers. I still love to read and write and love to help people with their reading and writing as well! (read more)