...Weekends work particularly well for me, but I can also make time during the week if necessary!Graduated from Connecticut College in 2011 - English and Secondary Education. Graduated from Columbia University in 2018 - Masters in the Art of Teaching English. Worked at The Gunnery for 5 years as an English teacher, advisor, crew coach, and dorm parent. (read more)
...Although I've since left higher education to work with authors who are polishing their manuscripts, I still enjoy nurturing young writers and helping them to gain confidence in their voice and style. My method of teaching is very hands-on. Although some of learning to write is through reading, it is more about doing. (read more)
...The origin (etymology) of words is one of my favorite subjects and spelling fits right in! I am a certified elementary school teacher and have had the opportunity to teach Grades 2, 3 and 4. Along with a certification earned in California for Multiple Subjects (K-8), I have had the opportunity to teach Grades 2-8, all subjects. (read more)
...I am familiar with music from the 40s on, have done broadway showtune road shows, and I perform in onstage musicals. I have toured with A CHRISTMAS CAROL in the Midwest, and have played roles such as Dolly in "Hello, Dolly"; Fraulein Schneider in "Cabaret" (for which I was awarded best supporting actress), the Mother Abbess in "Sound of Music"; Mother in "Meet Me in St. Louis"; and Mrs. (read more)
...I am well versed in poetry, prose , myths etc. and again help students to develop critical thinking skills. I have a great deal of experience tutoring English and Grammar - I have tutored English, comprehension, writing and grammar for the pasy 8 years for the SAT, the SSAT and the ISEE exams. I have taken a great deal of Professional Development on the student with ADHD. (read more)