...I am a certified teacher in Social Studies at a secondary level in Massachusetts. In addition, I taught Social Studies and History at the Middle School level for 10 years. In my classrooms, we did everything from a traditional textbook approach to learning reinforced by study skills units to mo... (read more)
...My own work tends to be focused on theories of relationships: those we construct between ourselves and others, and those we construct as readers and writers with the things we read and write. I do my best to bring that into the way I tutor. One of the most important things in tutoring is a respect for the student's intelligence and instincts. (read more)
...My experience teaching at the University level has taught me that everyone is a good writer with the right encouragement and motivation. Similarly, my experience as a K-12 tutor has shown me that we are all born with an innate passion for words. Through my tutoring and teaching style, I attempt to re-kindle that love of writing while ensuring students get the practical help they need. (read more)
...After receiving my Ph.D., I taught Composition and Public Speaking as a Professor of English at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island for eight years. Before starting graduate school, I worked as an Editorial Assistant at the publishing firm Little, Brown and Company, and tutore... (read more)