...The trick to doing this is teaching them about linguistics (or the 'code' behind language), breaking it down in their native language first, and then applying that to English so that the concepts are clearly understood and the fundamental blocks are in place. This goes for grammar, pronunciation... (read more)
...I've been an avid reader and writer my whole life, and part of what drives my passion is sharing the appreciation of reading and writing as a craft, whether it's critical/analytical or creative. I love learning about people by talking through a reading assignment or workshopping a piece of writing. I have 6 years of English tutoring experience in informal and professional settings. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Literature,American History
Hi everyone! My name is Sam, and I recently graduated from Harvard College with a degree in Sociology and Education. I have worked as a tutor for the past six years, helping dozens of students with SAT prep, AP English essay writing, high school math, and college essay writing/ application prep. (read more)
...I like to travel, and that's often what I write about. I like to write creatively, feature stories, and op-ed pieces, which I have also published. I would be happy to share a portfolio of published stories with you. (read more)
...Please contact me if you're interested in gaining a love for English. I don't think people can just get better in the language unless they truly enjoy it! So if you want your child to "get better" at English, allow me to show them that it isn't so bad! (read more)