...I facilitated understanding of organization, argumentation, citations, and grammar through questioning and dialogue. I am the author of a novel and an academic book. I have an extensive background in World History. (read more)
...I incorporate skills that assist my students in their comprehension and retention of material. I am a Reading Specialist and trained in the Orton-Gillingham method. I will help students learn and understand the principles and patterns of spelling, strategies for to use for unfamiliar words, and connections that can be made to enhance extend their spelling and vocabulary. (read more)
...I can teach all sections -- my math explanations are clear and I encourage students to do 'smart math' when possible. But I've found that the strategies I teach for the verbal sections are particularly helpful. On verbal alone, my students often see an increase in score that exceeds the average of what other students who have done test prep would get for the entire test. (read more)
...I look forward to working with you!My undergraduate studies included a focus in cultural and linguistic anthropology, particularly how racial and linguistic practices create and are shaped by societal norms and beliefs. I also have teaching experience in the area of Human Osteology and have shad... (read more)
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MichelleI am qualified to tutor phonics because I have taught this subject in grades kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade. In addition, I volunteered my services after school to those students who needed additional help in phonics. As a result, many students maintained grade level status. (read more)