...As well, as part of being a college professor, I teach my students proven methods such as, SQ3R and individualized methods such as proper note-taking, reading for comprehension, problem solving for all subjects (math word problems, essays etc), learning styles, and test-taking skills. I tutor El... (read more)
...I have worked with native speakers from many different countries and they all want the same thing--to understand and to be understood. Not only do we work hard to attain this goal, but we have fun doing it. I like to establish a trusting, informal atmosphere of learning, armed with a certificate in teaching English as a second language and plenty of hands-on experience. (read more)
After thirty years as a teacher at a Quaker independent school in suburban Philadelphia, I am now tutoring students in writing and research. I believe everyone can learn to write by understanding the process of writing and practicing the necessary skills. Good writing sometimes seems like a mystery to students because they often haven't been shown the steps to move from idea to finished essay. (read more)
...I strive to adjust my approach to meet each student's needs, as those who take this subject range from ninth graders to college age. History is something that I enjoy studying and am passionate about learning. As an undergraduate, I minored in history, and after getting my M.Ed. (read more)
...I have published both poetry and works of fiction, and have conducted research that has stood up to strict peer review for presentation. I hold a B.A. in Sociology, with additional work in Anthropology, Linguistics, Political Science and History from West Chester University. I also hold both an... (read more)