...Having said that, I can also state that they retain concepts well. My former students have said that my classes were challenging, which was refreshing, and they appreciated how I used illustrations to help get the concepts across. Communication is important, so I would want you to tell me what you believe you have grasped and where you are getting stuck. (read more)
...My goal is to not just help someone get a better grade or test score, but to foster a love of the written word. I am a former journalist, grant writer and editor at HarperCollins Publishers in New York City. I have more than two decades experience writing for newspapers, nonprofit organizations, and jacket copy. (read more)
...I have experience with phonemic awareness, reading fluency, reading comprehension, writing (reports and creative writing), math, social studies, science, and nature for students going into grades 1-7. I am most definitely open and interested in working with students in other age ranges that seem... (read more)
...Being able to make a tailored experience that best helps my students is the best part of the job and I have almost 2 decades of practice. I started tutoring for the SAT when I was in high school since I tested into the JHCTY when I was in 3rd grade. Having a lot of experience with the test really helped me get comfortable with the whole test taking experience, not just knowing the material. (read more)
...I am a mom to 4 great kids and I love helping others feel empowered when they finally understand a concept they've been struggling with. I'd like to say my tutoring style is very interactive and by the end of my lesson, I like for my student to teach me! I am a firm believer that once you learn and you get it, then you can teach it so that means you know it. (read more)