...I am retired from teaching at the college level. My specialties are English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy/Ethics, Expository Speech, Debate, and Writing (with an emphasis on proofreading, grammar, creation of content/thematic unity, and proofreading). I currently tutor high... (read more)
...My favorite subjects to tutor are English and literature, writing, the sciences, history, and SAT prep. I also love to help students develop and hone their study skills, as those can help them regardless of the classes they take. I enjoy working with students and their families to find the perf... (read more)
...Your writing skills WILL improve with my help. Being able to express feelings and opinions in writing is an important skill in all prospects of life, and especially if you are preparing for a test. I specialize in reading/writing test preparation - SAT, ACT, PRAXIS, SSAT, GED, GRE, etc. - and also in proofreading and editing of college/application/research/dissertation papers. (read more)
...As an English teacher in South Korea, I routinely checked book reports, of varying grade levels, for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. I also check the writings of native English speakers as well, along with my sister's and mother's school reports. I'm able to impart the knowledge of self-correction as well. (read more)
...After graduating college, I taught ESL for three years in Papua New Guinea to 7th-10th graders. It was a very rich cultural experience as this was the first generation that was exposed to western education in their entire history. It was also challenging as there were very few materials and resources at my disposal so I had to not just prepare lessons but develop curricula as well. (read more)