...I am familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods within sociology, especially the areas of race/ethnicity and class, with a focus on the United States and East Asia. As an historical archaeologist, my specialty is the history of the past five hundred years, focusing on the change... (read more)
...I am uniquely qualified to help my students across a wide range of writing, especially for applications. Having been on both sides of the application process, I understand what readers are looking for and how to make an application stand out. I guide students through the writing process from th... (read more)
...My goal is to help foster a life-long appreciation of language that extends beyond the confines of a single course or test. I strongly believe that anyone can come to love reading and writing. Anyone can learn to appreciate grammar as an extension of communication. (read more)
9 Subjects: includingReading,English,Writing,ACT English
...Teaching ESL in New York City public schools for the last 10 years has been one of the most powerful experiences of my life. It is a gift to be able to help students discover their new language and culture and to help teach them how to communicate in their new world. One of my goals for every s... (read more)
...I take a more conversational approach to literary discussion, because critical analysis can be fun if it is not alienating. I aim to walk students through a strategy for essay-writing that will be applicable to any piece they are assigned going forward. I also strive to have meaningful and memo... (read more)