...Wisconsin - Madison Writing Center. After receiving my Ph.D., I taught Composition and Public Speaking as a Professor of English at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island for eight years. Before starting graduate school, I worked as an Editorial Assistant at the publishing firm ... (read more)
...My highest SAT Reading score was a 620. I have always been a strong reader, and much of my current college work involves critical reading and close reading, primarily because I am an English major but also because all subjects require strong reading skills. I can provide help with gleaning the important concepts from what is read in order to prepare for the Critical Reading SATs. (read more)
...One of the most important things in tutoring is a respect for the student's intelligence and instincts. It's lovely seeing the way someone's eyes light up when they land on the thing they want to write about, and following that urge leads to essays that go beyond checking each box on the rubric.... (read more)
...I look at my students in two ways, i.e., as an educator as well as a mother. I treat my students the way that I would want a teacher to treat one of my children. Therefore, I certainly have a great deal of patience with my students and take my teaching very seriously. (read more)
...I have worked with many non-native speakers of English who are preparing to take the TOEFL exam. I understand and can explain all of the different sections, including reading, speaking, writing and listening skills. I have had over 15 years' experience working with students to prepare for both the SSAT and the ISEE. (read more)