...I approach difficult assignments by breaking them down into smaller, understandable pieces and then helping my students connect those pieces to complete the puzzle. I am incredibly patient, open-minded, and understanding. Rule #1 in my classroom was "Be kind," and I follow this rule. (read more)
...In addition, I have worked as a proofreader for a local author. I have taught public speaking and debate for many years in the areas of speechwriting, understanding one's audience, projection and voice quality, and overcoming nerves. Additionally, I have advised class valedictorians in the writing and delivery of commencement speeches. (read more)
...I have taken standardized tests from the ACT to the GRE. In my tutoring experiences (both freelance and with prominent tutoring companies), I have had great success in helping students unlock the secrets of the ACT by understanding that all assessments are essentially like games. The more you k... (read more)
...I have a masters in academic and career advising and have started my own business helping folks with disabilities to strengthen their core academic and curricular skills. I’d be a great fit for this family. I have tutored the ged both in the classroom and online as well as one on one and in small groups. (read more)
...I have spent the past two years working as a private tutor in Knoxville, and working as a Reading Advisor for the Morristown-Hamblen Library. And, while I am specialized in creative writing and poetry, I have deep knowledge of writing styles, writing tutoring, and reading comprehension. Yet, to... (read more)