...Taught and wrote curriculum in writing, reading/literature fluency, phonics, test prep (SHSAT, ISEE, TACHS, HSPT, State), reading comprehension, and studying methods. I tutored World History, also known as Global in NYC, to high school students at Benjamin Banneker Academy for one year. I also tutored U.S History and other disciplines of social studies such as Civics and Economics. (read more)
...My preparation includes creative writing courses at Yale, Tufts, UC Berkeley, and Arvon. At Yale, my major was archaeology, and my concentration was Precolumbian (principally, Maya, Aztec, Inca). I studied under Michael Coe and Mary Miller -- two world-renowned Mayanists -- and attained Distinc... (read more)
20 Subjects: includingLiterature,Public Speaking,ACT Reading,ACT English
...I have extensive experience tutoring students in middle, high school, and college in Critical Reading, Essay Writing, and Test Prep. I studied dramatic literature, English literature, Classics, and writing at Yale University. I have worked as a substitute teacher and English (reading, writing, grammar) tutor for 3+ years. (read more)
18 Subjects: includingReading,ACT English,ACT Reading,ACT Math
...Spelling, grammar and pronunciation can also prevent understanding when studying English. I'm here to help! I love reading, writing, and most of all... WORDS! (read more)
...As a teacher, my duty is not to merely provide students with the answers, but rather to teach them how to arrive at reasonable conclusions about , and make sense of, the material with which they are working. During my years teaching high school and adults, I have given my students practical advi... (read more)