...I have taught English for 25 years and LOVE to encourage readers and writers of all ages. I have a humanities and liberal arts background useful in conversations about good books, poems, plays, films, and music. I use reading and writing workshop approaches, and believe English class exists to support student learning purposes. (read more)
...I've helped people of all ages succeed in their classes and exams from algebra all the way up to calculus as well as standardized tests. Having worked as an actuary, I have extensive experience with real-world applications of mathematical and scientific methods, and as a result, I've been able t... (read more)
...More important than content, however, is one's strategy for standardized test-taking. After years of test-taking experience, I can save you time and energy by helping you avoid the same pitfalls I experienced. I look forward to meeting with you!I lived in Portugal for 2 years, where I became fluent by speaking only Portuguese 100% of the time. (read more)
...I find working one-on-one with a student to not only be more rewarding, but a more effective application of my pedagogical tool kit. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone has their own learning style, and that my job is to figure it out and make learning rewarding and fun.I have worked with man... (read more)
...I like to take the time to use real examples, and to understand methods of checking your gut to decide if your answer makes sense. Probability is the branch of mathematics that we all can feel, and I like to apply that feeling to solidify the material. I love teaching students to prepare for exams. (read more)