...I have been reading on my own since the age of three. At the age of nine, I taught myself how to speedread, and I increased my reading speed from 270 words a minute to over 600 words a minute over three months. I taught a fifth grader from Afghanistan the basics of English from zero knowledge of English, and he was able to learn in about 6 months enough to begin talking to his classmates. (read more)
...I have just sent off my last child to college. During the college search for her along with my older child a few years ago, I have spent many hours researching and visiting many colleges. I have spoken with many college admission counselors about what they look for. (read more)
...I have experience tutoring elementary math students in number properties and operations, geometry, measurements, algebraic functions, and probability. I simplify these topics by demonstrating how they apply to real-life applications. I can also help your child prepare for standardized state testing. (read more)
...I believe that patience, encouragement, and clear communication are essential to academic success. My approach to tutoring focuses on building strong foundational knowledge while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Whether you're preparing for an exam, tackling challenging... (read more)