...I love working 1:1 with students to determine both their strengths and challenges, help them work through challenging material, and build their confidence in their own abilities. I am also a parent of a child with multiple learning challenges. Homeschooling him led me to further my own educatio... (read more)
...I create positive connections with my clients, which is essential to having a safe enough environment to take risks as a reader. I love teaching skills to build confidence in reading in children as well as adults. Each age group presents its own needs and requires different pedagogical approach... (read more)
...I am a published, working writer as well. A great deal of my private tutoring of the past fifteen years has involved "efficiency techniques" (what I call "survival skills"). I preach "balance"----an ability to effectively prep for tests, extended essays or projects, while retaining a bit of "me ... (read more)
...My rate is currently low so that I can build up my ratings on this platform. My approach isn't just about generic tips; it's about equipping students with the precise strategies needed to tackle each type of question effectively. I've honed a systematic method that enables students to identify and conquer the six distinct question types found in the ACT Science section. (read more)
...Throughout meeting with him I loved his energy; he made me feel comfortable doing something extremely nerve-wrecking. One of my favorite things about JB is that he’s genuine and honest- something I haven’t always gotten. When I wasn’t in contact with JB and focusing on my writing, he encouraged me to take the extra step and finish my writing instead of putting it off. (read more)