I’m Michelle, and I’ve been tutoring for 13 years, working with students of all ages and levels. I hold a BA in English with a minor in Education from Rutgers University and a Master’s in Creative Writing from Randolph College. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of tutoring a wide range of sub... (read more)
...Previously, I taught reading comprehension, grammar, enriched vocabulary, writing, and speech to students ranging in age from 9-15 at Kent Prep, a Queens-based test prep school. I also taught ESL for seven months in Nicaragua with the non-profit org. Projects for People, which utilized drama,cr... (read more)
...For the reading sections they learn how to ask original questions about the reading that help them individually better understand each reading. I have experience both as a certified SAT essay grader and an ACT essay reader and grader. Not only do I teach writing on the college level (NYU and CUNY) but I also write and publish my writings. (read more)
...I have edited texts for academic publications and helped colleagues and students refine their written work. My utilization of the Socratic method of teaching pushes students to improve their own skills so that they can continue to use them independently in the future. While the options for list... (read more)
...My approach to tutoring focuses on more than just improving literacy skills—I encourage goal-setting, independence, and self-directed learning. My mission is to inspire students to become active participants in their own education while equipping them with practical skills that can be applied across subjects and real-world situations. Literacy is critical to success in life. (read more)