...Improving a student's skills and performance starts with being able to sit down and pinpoint his or her specific problem points and strengths. I pride myself in concentrating on just this and finding the balance between pushing, encouraging and having patience. I am very detailed in my work and believe in tailoring my lessons to each student's needs. (read more)
...My greatest strength is working with young people to decide what kinds of books help them comprehend the story and vocabulary the best while still enjoying the reading process. I have experience proofreading across disciplines and at various academic levels. I have experience proofreading and suggesting edits for middle and high school students, as well as undergraduate students. (read more)
...We then move on to SAT vocab, if appropriate, or advanced vocabulary suitable to the student's grade level. I work with each student for 1.25-1.5 hours each session. I began studying Hebrew as an adult (age 27) and spent a lot of time in ulpans (Hebrew learning courses) in both the US and Israel. (read more)
...My goals for post-grad is to attend law school and I plan to intern for congress over the summer. I have a strong background in both writing and literature and am well versed in most relevant histories for students up to the high school level. I believe in a way of learning that is engaging and relevant to the student, not allowing them to be idle in what they are studying. (read more)
...I speak English, Arabic and some French. I enjoy teaching science and languages. My other passions/hobbies are painting, crafting, hiking, dancing and reading. (read more)