...With a BA in Biology from Cornell and a background in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Biochem I am very passionate about this subject. It is one of the most challenging high school courses because it is built on concepts and a deep understanding of ideas. Unlike classes that have come before, Chemistry cannot be mastered by memorization. (read more)
...Avid reader w/extensive knowledge of all genres and of literature from all continents and time periods. 10 teaching HS English, including advanced subjects such as AP and IB.
15 years tutoring English and Writing and 7 years on the SAT essay specifically. Have also been an SAT proctor for the l... (read more)
...I have an M.A. in Literature and have published criticism (lately, in a 2019 collection regarding John O'Brien, author of "Leaving Las Vegas" entitled "Cafe Abyss"). I have a B.A. in English from Yale and AP teaching experience as well as editorial background. I've been preparing students for S... (read more)
...Helping people of all ages improve their reading and writing skills is very rewarding. My goal is to not just help someone get a better grade or test score, but to foster a love of the written word. I am a former journalist, grant writer and editor at HarperCollins Publishers in New York City. (read more)
...I have been an avid reader my entire life and love to curl up with a great book! As an English teacher I have taught grammar as a part of every grade level. I can concentrate on problem areas with your student or we can work on grammar assignments. (read more)