...I led "Hard Hat Tours," historical tours through the abandoned hospital complex. These tours were around an hour and a half long. I was required to memorize island history, present art exhibitions throughout the building, and answer any questions from guests. (read more)
...My goal as a literature tutor is always to help guide students through their own unique ways of thinking about the literature they're reading, while also helping them to ask pertinent questions and organize their thoughts. I find the line between giving useful, actionable advice and simply dicta... (read more)
...Without any tutoring, I did well on my own SAT's and GRE. But I would have done far better if I had had help, because the SAT is a different animal than School Math - so it needs to be taught differently. You'll need to learn its tricks - but always the same ones - and then practice on your own. (read more)
...During my high school years, I also spent three years as a volunteer Peer Tutor, assisting students in Algebra I, Algebra II, and ELA. Tutoring is more than a passion of mine, and I am dedicated to seeing each of my students succeed. I believe in an individualized approach to teaching, as each student has unique interests and learning styles. (read more)
...Throughout my secondary and post-secondary education, I've been exposed to a variety of pedagogical approaches to critical reading and writing. I can help you and your student with college essays, cover letters, literary analysis, and other written projects. I earned a 1500 on the SAT on my first sitting, scoring in the 99th percentile. (read more)