...I work hard to tailor all my classes to the student's specific needs. For five years I was head of the drama department at the Woodstock Country School, grades 9-12, where I taught acting classes and directed plays. For about 20 years I directed a small comedy company in which my work included working with actors in different media -- radio, television, stage. (read more)
25 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,GED,SAT Math
...Grammar is important, and needs to come first. After grammar, teaching someone how to write with a good style, beyond the basics, would be only a part of what I can do. Writing is more than putting down what one knows. (read more)
...Also, I discuss test taking strategies to assist the student in improving test grades. Throughout the sessions, I have students solve problems to see where they are making mistakes. Students have a different approach to solving problems, so I work with what method works best for each students' learning style. (read more)
...Before I came to Cal for my Ph.D. I was the Chief Financial Economist of a large hedge fund in London, and a Senior Economic & Financial Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. In addition to the Ph.D., I also hold an MA in economics from Georgetown University. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Statistics,Probability,Elementary Math