...I teach them to skim a passage to get a general overview of it and to scan it for specific details. I teach them to use context clues to understand the meaning of words, so as to learn new vocabulary. They are also taught how to point out the main idea of the passage, to analyze its structure, and to make inferences. (read more)
...I am committed to using my knowledge and experience to help my students build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school and in life. Whether you are seeking help with basic literacy skills, language development, or academic reading and writing, I am here to help you achieve your g... (read more)
...My name is Claire and I recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and a minor in chemistry. In college, I was an undergraduate teaching assistant for Organic Chemistry I and II courses for about 2 years. I also have experience tutoring elementary school children (grades 3-6) and helping them achieve their reading and writing goals. (read more)
I have been tutoring for 23 years, primarily for ACT and SAT test preparation in English, Reading, and essay writing. For the first five years, I tutored with The Princeton Review. I then became an independent tutor when I needed more flexible hours and scheduling. (read more)
...My purpose is to enforce practice and teaching how to go about practicing for these exams. Getting a good score on tests is the result of grinding away at problems until they can both understand the concept and become experienced with problem solving techniques. I think the best thing that my students get out of my tutoring with them is a work ethic applied on learning math. (read more)