...My participation in a Communications and Arts GT program in high school, combined with my incoming degree in Communications give me a wealth of knowledge in regards to reading, writing, and composition. I grew up speaking Russian at home with my family, and upon entering university began formal ... (read more)
...I worked with a task force that combined the college English and Reading departments, which had been separate since the '90s. I taught college level writing, including a wide range of styles and purposes: creative writing, expository writing, persuasive, and analytical writing, research, personal narratives, etc. I taught college-level writing and composition, including English 101 and 102. (read more)
I received my Ph.D. in English at the George Washington University, and currently teach as a Senior Lecturer in the Asian American Studies program at the University of Maryland, College Park. Prior to this position, I was Visiting Assistant Professor in the English department at Boston University a... (read more)
...I am happy to walk students through work they have already been assigned, or to provide supplementary materials as needed. I am able to explain things in a concise way that makes them easier to understand. I also use visual tools and points of interest to get students interested in lessons and ... (read more)
...Other specialties include help with Executive functioning, planning, organization, and scheduling with an emphasis on intellectual and emotional disabilities. I have taught English as a second language to high schoolers as well as adults of various backgrounds. I focus on clarity, pronunciation and understanding through the use of video models, flashcards, and many other materials. (read more)