...Focusing on the integrity of my client’s writing is important to me since it is an expression of that person. I have worked with students ranging in age from elementary school to postgraduate, as well as with many people for whom English is a second language. When tutoring, I draw on 25 years o... (read more)
...I've helped high school students in the past by challenging them to read and then explain to me what they understood from the text. In conclusion, studying is a critical skill that I can teach to other students. Organic chemistry forms the foundation of my major, biology. (read more)
...I find there's usually just a little piece missing in the student's picture of the subject matter, and not that the student can't understand at all what is going on. I am very good at actively encouraging and motivating the student to push through being "stuck". In terms of my own education, I've been through a lot of school! (read more)
...Of the four sections of the ACT, the Science test is the most demanding from a timing perspective. The average student can understand, process, and answer the questions, but it takes practice to handle dense scientific writing and answer 40 questions in only 35 minute. As an experienced ACT tutor, I strive to teach the strategies necessary to navigate this section successfully. (read more)
...I have taught elementary and conversational German for over 2 years to a wide range of age groups. I minored in German for my BA, and then lived and studied for several years in Germany. My specialty is German grammar, and I am passionate about connecting German vocabulary and linguistics to related English words and concepts. (read more)