...I'm a writer by training, trade, and vocation. If I were ever elected president, I would be sworn in on a copy of The Elements of Style. My writing workshops in college and graduate school have given me an almost inhumanly good instinct for grammar. (read more)
...I work from an asset-based framework as I believe that every student has their own unique strengths and skills they bring to the table. I subscribe to Paolo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed: education is not neutral and must be used to liberate the oppressed and make a more just society. I have 12 years of experience teaching students effective study strategies that work for them. (read more)
...While in China, I also participated in 'English Corners,' which helped Chinese students become more comfortable speaking English. Also, I have been tutoring English online (ages 5 - 10) since April 2020. I have experience helping a 4-year-old (preschool) in his math skills (online). To increase... (read more)
...I have worked individually and with small groups (5-10) including customizing tutoring sessions for students with special needs. I want you to get the most out of your tutoring sessions, so please feel free to suggest any resources you feel may be beneficial to your tutoring experience. I respond to requests within 24 hours. (read more)
...I have written personal statements and I am a high school English teacher. I have worked in special education since 2013, and have been teaching under a conditional certification in special Ed since 2020. I teach high school English in a special education school where most students qualify for having ADHD. (read more)