...I subsequently taught academic writing classes in colleges and universities for fifteen years. I have California teaching credentials for grades K-12 as well as community college and adult, all in English language arts. I have a bachelor's degree in English Literature and a master's degree in Linguistics. (read more)
...My experience with writers has included helping the very young to professionals. My undergraduate degree at Columbia was in English. I have been a book and magazine editor. (read more)
...I have been tutoring privately for three years and I enjoy figuring out how to present things in a way that makes sense to any given student, regardless of age or experience. I am able to help students prepare for quizzes and tests, in which case we focus on class material with an eye to getting... (read more)
...For example, r-controlled vowels can be remembered using specific words. Whenever a learner sees a r-controlled vowel in a word all they have to do is use the sound associated with that word. All "or" words such as forward or organ will use the same sound found in the word "or". (read more)
...I worked with students 1:1 and primarily focused on college essays and supplemental, but also assisted with other sections of the Common App. I helped them brainstorm content according to the prompts, create outlines, and make edits to best showcase their strengths while adhering to the conventi... (read more)