I'm Maddy! I graduated from Pitzer College (of the Claremont Colleges) with honors; my degree is in Sociology, Organizational Studies, and Politics. I'm a Fulbright Scholar and completed a Fulbright fellowship teaching English in Malaysia. (read more)
...I love teaching these skills to students of all ages and experience levels. I also have 10+ years of experience tutoring one-on-one or for small groups for students in elementary school through college. For example, I have tutored elementary English, math, and reading and I have also facilitated weekly group tutoring sessions for economics and other AP subjects. (read more)
...I'm extremely patient and tailor lessons to the individual. I've been a licensed counselor, so I know how to listen to and connect with my students and help them reach their goals. My students have had personal essays and fiction published, had their story picked up by an NPR radio program, cre... (read more)
...I've also done freelance work in software development and data analysis. I have received excellent scores (above the 99th percentile) on standardized tests including the ACT, SAT, and LSAT, especially on sections related to reading, English, and logic. I offer specialized test prep tutoring in these subjects. (read more)
...I value building strong relationships with each student and my teachers who most inspired me as a student serve as my current role models: they were accessible, available, provided ample feedback, and weren't afraid to change courses as my needs evolved. Just as important, they were receptive to... (read more)