...Content: I currently specialize in assistance with English, Philosophy, Biology, Anthropology, Sociology, and History at elementary levels all the way up to and including the University level. I also teach courses for college readiness, CAE/IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/ACT/PERT test prep, and other topics in... (read more)
...The essay questions are difficult; the student is expected to write a response that is well organized, logical, and coherent. The student's ability to support an argument with examples, reasons and explanations is also assessed. English teacher for many years; understand test expectations: Ha... (read more)
...I hold a certificate from the University of Massachusetts-Boston in Adapting the Curriculum Frameworks for All Learners. To earn this certificate, I was required to demonstrate knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, a precursor to the standards now known as the Common Core. As a ... (read more)
...But I think that mastering math on my own, as an adult, makes me a better math teacher than those who are mathematically inclined. I have a profound appreciation of what students may not understand and why they may struggle with a concept, so I can explain math in a way that avoids confusion and prevents math anxiety. Prior to working in test prep, I was a certified public school teacher. (read more)
...I think it’s important to capture the excitement that children naturally have to learn. So often that gets overshadowed by a child’s inability to grasp a concept which then turns their scholastic career into not one of growth but something that’s more of a chore for the child and parent. Giving... (read more)