...That's right- fun and focused! I get to know my students, whether they are in elementary school or post grad, and I find out their interests! If you can relate the subject matter to your life, then you can really learn it. (read more)
...I have always been incredibly passionate about reading and writing, and excelled in all of my English courses throughout high school. I took pride in being the top of my class in both AP language & literature courses. While I did not go on to major in English in college, I loved applying my reading comprehension and writing skills to my many other courses and papers. (read more)
Once upon a time, a few years ago, I dreamed of being an English teacher. While I have not majored in the subject in college, I still have my aspirations. Working part-time as a waitress I find I have more time on my hands then I truly know what to do. (read more)
...First, I address a student's grasp of the fundamentals, then I teach him or her how read an SAT question and identify what precisely is being asked. Then, I teach ways of concisely organizing the themes and ideas the student wishes to convey. I wrote and staged two one-person shows in New York, and was an active participant in the city's storytelling scene. (read more)
14 Subjects: includingReading,ESL/ESOL,Classics,American History
...I have been reading since I was I was 3 years old, and I am fluent in most of the classics that are studied in school. I also love writing of any kind, including creative writing, poetry, essay writing, etc. Working with and assisting students to the best of my ability has always been my dream job, because I want to try to pass on my love and passion to a subject to a younger generation. (read more)