...My goal is to not just help someone get a better grade or test score, but to foster a love of the written word. I am a former journalist, grant writer and editor at HarperCollins Publishers in New York City. I have more than two decades experience writing for newspapers, nonprofit organizations, and jacket copy. (read more)
...In order to be a better writer and a better teacher, I have gone out of my way to learn the intricacies of English grammar. I sought out English grammar courses in college and continued my grammar education with an intense study of the subject in my teaching certification coursework. Many people react to the very mention of grammar with displeasure or downright disgust. (read more)
...I have tutored, TA'd, or taught every age, from elementary schoolers to medical residents and fellows. I am currently accepting students on weekends or weekday evenings. I am happy to work with individuals or small groups (2-5 students).Education and experience:I hold a Master's in Genetics and Genomics from Duke University. (read more)
...I am a retired teacher who earned her BS degree in Psychology at John Carroll University. I later pursued my Education Certification at Ursuline College. I have taught in a variety of settings including preschool, elementary and middle school. (read more)
...Since 2015, I've worked for roughly two dozen regional and national newspapers and magazines, writing, editing and proofreading journalistic articles. I have around six years experience working with ESL and non-native speakers, mostly from Arabic- and Chinese-speaking countries. I also taught English in Mexico City for a year and a half. (read more)