...I credit this to the teachers who have inspired me and who have worked with me to show how learning can be enjoyable. In addition, I consider myself to be a lifelong learner and someone who loves to connect with others. I am a certified Special Education, Elementary K-6 and Math Teacher. (read more)
...Writing, especially essays, can be daunting, but I want to help you learn to find joy in it and write papers and book reports with ease. I will show students how to compile their thoughts into an outline for a painless and understandable essay writing process. Watching a student gain understanding of a subject brings me great satisfaction. (read more)
...For my middle and high school students, I encourage them to use a planner, especially if one isn’t provided for them by their school. I have students write down important dates in advance in their planner and ask them to do this weekly, keep them up to date, and to make sure they check it daily.... (read more)
...Language is an inherently social endeavor, and I believe in conversation and immersion as the foremost tools in acquiring proficiency in a new language. I am a native English speaker, and am fluent in both Russian and French, with years of experience teaching all three languages through both the... (read more)
...At Penn, I was certified as a writing tutor and trained by the university. I specialize in metacognitive reflective writing, which teaches students to narrate their past and reflect on the different circumstances that created the values and skills core to who they are today. As a successful col... (read more)