...I received my MFA in creative writing from Oregon State University, where I successfully presented and defended my thesis of fiction and nonfiction pieces. Prior to this, I attended the University of Chicago where I majored in English. I have had poems published in literary magazines and anthologies and have won awards for my short stories, including the Seidel Scholars PRISM grant. (read more)
...I am flexible and have the patience to work with a child for as long as need be. I taught reading for 2+ years at Kumon. 5+ years of tutoring experience. I tutored for about three years in a learning center teaching children from K-12 subjects like writing and reading with a concentration in math. (read more)
...This might be why I was awarded Teacher of the Month multiple times, something decided by the students of the school, not other teachers! One of the cornerstones of my approach to tutoring is standards-based grading. I believe that this method empowers students by giving them ownership of their... (read more)
...I have tutored hundreds of students on the SAT during my career and have seen many students go up hundreds of points. I have even had a couple of students get perfect scores and qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. I would love to help your student achieve similar results! (read more)
...English requires real concentration on not only letters (spelling) but also on context. I have a degree in English. I have taught English, English Composition, Remedial English, and numerous other subjects (including German and French) that require a knowledge of Phonics. (read more)