...I have taught and tutored students for the SAT, ACT, GRE, TOEFL and HiSET exams. I am also a private college planning consultant and work with students and families guiding them through the college admissions and financial aid process . I have tutored students for the SAT and ACT, as well as the subject tests. With many of my clients, we have focused on the reading and essay writing tests. (read more)
...Stuck or Just Starting:
Many times when a client is stuck on a writing assignment, I find that they need only to stop writing and start talking to get their ideas flowing again. One of my favorite parts of being a tutor is taking dictation. It’s always satisfying for me to turn a dead end around by simply asking a few questions and typing my student’s answers as they’re speaking. (read more)
...I have been tutoring for over fifteen years in both educational and business environments. I am a College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)-certified tutor and presently working as a professional English tutor at a college assisting students with English, writing, and ESL. In addition, I ... (read more)
...I am certified in the Wilson Reading System, which is a research based program employing multisensory techniques. I always encourage students to read interactively and utilize SQ3R methods to better engage with the text. I also help guide students through specific passages, giving them the tools to become more critical readers. (read more)
...We began tutoring during the pandemic; since his mother was unhappy with his school's learning plan, he was withdrawn from school, and I became his only math teacher. During the height of the pandemic, we met five days a week, and all lesson plans were designed by me in consultation with his mother's wishes. During this time, I witnessed his tremendous growth, which was incredibly rewarding. (read more)