...That is indeed me hanging off a bridge I taught my students to build made only of Popsicle sticks and hot glue! In addition to ten years of tutoring extremely satisfied students, I have taught Physics, Algebra, Calculus, and Engineering to middle school and high school students for Duke TIP. At Duke, I developed curricula to teach a year of material in three weeks. (read more)
...Its not tested though so standard schooling tends to gloss over topics like this in favor of time but I feel like it is nearly as important as the material itself. Its important to have a passion for what you do and teaching is something I thoroughly enjoy. I have tutored other students within my program off and on during school for several years. (read more)
...During his long career in education – as a tutor, teacher, ESL teacher, and summer camp counselor – Paul has worked with students of all ages, including young children and adults. The majority of Paul’s tutoring experience has been with high school students preparing for their SATs and ACTs. Pa... (read more)
...There is no "formula" for the college entrance essay, but in order to write authentically and stand out, students need to create a narrative about something interesting or meaningful in their lives. We write well when we know the subject, and readers mired in scoring hundreds of essays seek an authentic voice. In coaching for ACT, I explore the structure of the questions. (read more)
...I've also read extensively on Russian history, my interest stemming from my Russian ancestors. I have years of experience preparing high school students for essay exams. As a teacher in Florida and New York I was required to take licensing exams in both states which included writing essays on supplied subjects. (read more)