...I do everything I can to make sessions interesting and informative and ensure that all students are left feeling more confident. The structure of sessions varies slightly depending on what students need help with. However, generally I like to start by introducing the topic, then doing some guided examples, and finally having the student try to work through problems on their own. (read more)
...I also tutor students preparing for the TOEFL and Versant exams. In every lesson I include Conversation and Accent Reduction skills, as they are so important. I am very qualified as I have a MATESOL (Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I have taught and tutored ... (read more)
...Teachers checked me off as shy and because I scraped by with an average grade, they ignored the problem. As I grew older I found that my learning style remained unorthodox and unconventional and for a public school that is often a problem. Eventually I lucked into a few teachers who showed me the joys of reading. (read more)
...I’ve won multiple awards for my writing, particularly in nonfiction essays, and have studied an array of subjects, including English literature, philosophy, history, art history, and natural sciences. My academic journey has been enriched by interdisciplinary honors coursework both at Penn State... (read more)