...I have tutored students who have struggled in their reading comprehension and enjoy showing them how to slow down when they read and to look for the main ideas. I encourage them to dissect the material and to focus on what the author is trying to convey. I majored in Spanish in college as well as lived and traveled throughout Spain. (read more)
...I am a published, working writer as well. A great deal of my private tutoring of the past fifteen years has involved "efficiency techniques" (what I call "survival skills"). I preach "balance"----an ability to effectively prep for tests, extended essays or projects, while retaining a bit of "me ... (read more)
...The essays are roughly two hundred to three hundred words and can be completed using either Google Docs or Microsoft Word. I edit these essays offline, giving detailed comments about both grammar and style. When we meet online, I go over my edits and comments, ensuring that my students understand. (read more)
...Also, I guide students to good study skills and habits that are suited to their learning style. My goal for all of my students is that they become independent learners. For over 10 years I have been working with students to achieve their academic goals. (read more)
...I'm particularly adept at dealing with psychological resistance and procrastination in students who have a history of poor performance in a subject or confront other psychologically mitigating factors that might impede their success. I also excel at dealing with learning disabilities. Backgroun... (read more)