...I spent countless hours reviewing resumes, reading cover letters, and interviewing job candidates. This line of work gave me a lot of insight into how people present themselves to prospective employers as well as what signals employers are looking for. I have studied and successfully managed the college application process many times, for myself and for 5 of my students. (read more)
...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. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or want to schedule a lesson. I will be available full-time after may 15, when college gets out for the summer. (read more)
...I live in the Berkshires now and would like to resume teaching. Let me help you learn and/or improve your English language skills. I have worked with people from Central and South America, Africa, India, and Eastern Europe. (read more)
...I believe in the phonics method, rather that "whole language" or similar strategies. Students need to be able to recognize patterns and the building blocks of words and sentences, and this is what I teach. I have worked as a professional writer for 30 years for general interest, trade, commercial, and corporate publications. (read more)
I am a recent graduate of Western New England University (Go Golden Bears!) with a B.A. in Secondary Education and English Literature. While I studied to become an English teacher I wrote for the University's newspaper and eventually became an editor. The newspaper helped me realize that I am passionate about writing so I also became a writing tutor. (read more)