...Then, the student writes a series of essays or stories, etc. We analyze the strengths and weaknesses of these works, and then the student rewrites the piece. In general, I recommend that students look at certain "model texts" (stories, articles, opinion columns, etc.) to understand the best practices in that writing genre. (read more)
...I have my Bachelors degree in English and am in the process of completing my Masters of Education with a minor in teaching English to speakers of other languages. I have been teaching for five plus years. My teaching background is in both secondary English (7th-12th grade) and in adult ESL classes. (read more)
Hi there! I have been working with students in a variety of education settings for the last 10 years. During this time I have been a substitute teacher, teacher’s aide, tutor, early childhood teacher, garden educator, and environmental educator. (read more)
...I have tutoring experience as well. I have tutored during my summer breaks in the past and also tutor directly through my school, either through home instruction or through Homework Hotline. I also give up my lunch period when needed to help students with assignments, class lessons, reading or writing. (read more)
...I’ve spent years tutoring so I really know all the ins and outs of exam prep as well as general English. I really enjoy seeing students progress over time and meeting their goals. I really believe in myself as a tutor because through my initial limitations, uncertainties, and frankly failures in tutoring - I really developed over time to become a very good tutor. (read more)