...I do not assume that students have learned critical thinking skills. I train kids to read with a purpose, organize their thoughts and notes, infer what comes next, and connect what they read to their own lives. I provide tips and skills that are based on each person's interests, attention span, and strengths. (read more)
...This past summer I also began tutoring for the ACT. I scored in the 99.4th percentile on the exam (34 composite score —English 35, Math 35, Reading 32, Science 35). I really enjoy working with students and seeing them make major progress! Some fun facts about me: I compete on W&L’s varsity base... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingWriting,Algebra 1,Elementary (K-6th),ACT English
...I've tutored elementary kids from time to time who were behind or not grasping. Teaching English in China has been an unexpected joy for me, winning provincial awards, but my educational background and passion is in Biology, Chemistry, and General Science, in which I've done some full-time high school teaching. I am one of those nerds that reads scientific magazines for fun! (read more)