...I also have an MA in English, and am earning a PhD in Comparative Literature. As a graduate student, I have had the opportunity to serve both as a TA and an instructor of record in reading-intensive courses. Lastly, I currently serve as a writing tutor at my university, working with students not only on their essays but the reading materials required to complete those essays. (read more)
...Finally, I understand that students and teachers have lives outside of school. When I was a student, the best teachers I had understood that we had lives outside of their class. The teachers would allow us to talk about our likes and interests and even try to share similar interests with us. (read more)
...Being a substitute teacher involves a great deal of flexibility, so I have taught many subjects including English, Math, Biology, and Writing. I have frequently taught reading, phonics, and writing to small groups of 5-6 students. When teaching, I meet students where they are at. (read more)
...Advanced topics can also be explored for those aiming for the highest scores and harder courses. I had some incredible science instructors and have studied how the best teach physics. From my own teaching and tutoring physics at the high school and IB/AP/college levels over six years, I've honed my ability to recognize a student's difficulties and adjust my style to help learning happen. (read more)
...In addition, I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading about the law, planning random road trips, and hiking in the mountains. I have eight years of experience teaching the LSAT, and I have also taken the LSAT and received a 180. (read more)