...I have also helped another 20 or so students get into their top choice college programs. In addition to this, I have reviewed research papers, high school essays, and really anything anyone needs help with. I have trained students to improve their English class essay writing and done some SAT/ACT training mainly on the writing portion. (read more)
...I have a Master's degree in English literature from Indiana University and a Bachelor's in English from Knox College. I taught introductory English composition courses to freshmen as a graduate student at IU, where I also developed my own curricula and assignments. My students indicated that I was a tough but fair -- and always extremely present and supportive -- teacher. (read more)
...For many years I have been a sponsor, and now a Child Advocate, through Compassion, Int'l. All of my kids (by choice) are from Latin American countries--I write all of them in Spanish (they write back). In October, I am going on a one-week trip to Peru with other sponsors, and will meet Manuel, the boy I've sponsored for seven years. It is very exciting! (read more)
...I still tutor there and lead multi-subject workshops for the school's placement and admission tests, which have a pre-algebra focus. In addition to my BA and MA in English, I completed several sessions of teacher training in how to teach reading strategies at the high school level. I have appli... (read more)
...I have taught in classrooms in Thailand and South Korea. I have provided tutoring for many students and their families and I have been a resource to families learning English as well. My Master's degree from New York University and Bachelor's degree from DePaul University provide a strong found... (read more)