...I joke/brag about being able to produce a profound essay on even the silliest, most mundane topic - whether it be a donut, a paper cup or a rap song. It is this kind of writing confidence that successful students need in class, on standardized tests, in admissions application essays and in their... (read more)
...This year I celebrate the beginning of my third successful year tutoring SAT test preparation for Wyzant. The amount of required preparation for this area of learning is staggering, yet I take it on graciously; teaching/tutoring is a labor of love! Back in 1971 my father, Ralph, won the most prestigious Bridge tournament in the U.S.: The Golder Pairs. (read more)
...I've tutored spelling as part of the dyslexia program I use for fifteen years and have five years' experience tutoring Spelling with the Ulster Literacy Association, using their materials. I have a Master's degree in Linguistics with coursework in phonetics, which is very important in teaching s... (read more)
...As a lecturer at a state university, I also have 5+ years of teaching experience working with both college students and older adults, teaching classes on phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics. My specialty is linguistics, but I also have a background (B.A.) in sociology... (read more)
...I have a Master's in English and have been teaching for 16 years. My strengths in teaching writing are: brainstorming process, organizing ideas, writing outlines, preparing first/second/final drafts, editing and proofreading and grammar. I am knowledgeable in many styles of writing such as composition, research, exposition, narration, and so much more! (read more)