...Once the student has demonstrated a strong grasp of the subject, I test for mastery using real-world practice problems. For ACT/SAT prep, I also make it a priority to impart actionable test-day advice in addition to subject mastery. Through my own experience, I know the proper mindset and testing approach can have a significant impact on your exam score. (read more)
...In addition, I speak Spanish. I grew up in California and am a Native English Speaker. I've also studied foreign languages while living overseas, so I know what it's like to be a language student as well as a language teacher. (read more)
...I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English (N. American and European Literature) from the University of Iowa, and a Master of Arts in Expository Writing (non-fiction prose) also from the University of Iowa. In addition, I have studied the literature of Eastern Europe, China and Japan, and some literature of Africa and Latin America. (read more)
...When I left Istanbul I was an ESL Instructor at Okan University, assisting students improve their academic English. My students appreciate my teaching method because I believe in bringing real world language into the classroom, practicing meaningful and purposeful communication. I have an honest, expressive face which I use to provide real-time feedback and speechless error correction. (read more)