...Furthermore, I like to dig into each student's particular weaknesses, be they time issues, content gaps, or even nerves, and pay extra attention to them specifically. I have helped many students improve their score by over 5-15 points on the ACT Reading/English sections. I have done so by empha... (read more)
...I have helped many students to improve their reading comprehension and writing. In our tutoring sessions, I go over the major components of good reading and writing including the ability to discern main ideas; the proper use of vocabulary, grammar, and parts of speech; and word usage. I try to make these sessions fun rather than something to simply get through. (read more)
...I teach a wide variety of skills, strategies, and techniques including, but not limited to, time management, note-taking, test-taking, and organization/executive functioning. I have been teaching special education for several years to middle and high school students. I have taken and passed the... (read more)
...I have not only scored an 800 (a perfect score) on the math section of the GRE, but I have practiced my math abilities over the years. My approach to teaching algebra is not merely to restate the material that's in a student's textbook but to collaborate with the student to develop strategies th... (read more)
...I am continually staying current in the teaching field by attaining TESOL / TEFL Certification, achieving College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Tutor Certification, taking graduate-level classes, and attending professional development trainings/workshops through Mount Wachusett Community ... (read more)