...I graduated with honors with a BA in English from Furman University. I have been teaching middle school English for 20 years and have a true passion and love for the subject and the students. I have won various teaching awards in my teaching career and am National Board Certified. (read more)
...Most of my students earn exemplary scores, 5 and 4, on the AP Language and Composition and AP Literature exams, and students I support for SAT/ACT prep typically raise their scores in verbal/reading sections by 80-150/4-6 points with some increasing their scores 200+/7+ points. I look forward to... (read more)
...For this same reason I have a maximum of 3 session cancellations policy. If within a 60 day period a student cancels 3 times or more I may discontinue services. In attempts to be flexible I do try to offer make up sessions. (read more)
...In high school I scored in the 99th and 97th percentile on the ACT's English and reading categories, respectively, and, more importantly, I have an enthusiasm for these subjects I hope to bring to all of my lessons. I've previously tutored underprivileged elementary school children in both readi... (read more)
...Vocabulary training and spelling expertise is a big part of how I teach writing, along with stressing clear expression and grasp of key content. I also love motivating students to learn the STORY behind the sweep of Historical events, and to express themselves with fluidity, confidence, and dep... (read more)