...When the mind is fully engaged, learning is fun. I have Bachelor's and Master's degrees in sociology and many years of experience in applied social research and statistics. My research areas of interest include higher education finance/student financial aid, social welfare and public health. (read more)
...My students have always passed their exams when I have worked 1 on 1 with them, including a student this past summer who went from a 60 to a 95 on her math regents. I have helped design the math curriculum for two schools. My experiences include working with students with learning disabilities and ESL students. (read more)
...I have found good writing skills to be an asset in every job I have held. I have written and reviewed technical reports as well as shorter pieces to inform the general public. At a consulting firm of engineers and scientists, the project managers designated me as the "go to" individual for writing and or editing reports. (read more)
...Please note: I focus on building students' skills, not egos. I believe students do best when we teach them how to succeed, rather than suggesting that they will -- or should -- always feel comfortable on the path to growth.As a college-level professor, I help students hone their skills related t... (read more)
...I even have an essay in a "Chicken Soup" book! I have taught writing for most of my career, in both secondary schools and colleges, and I am especially skilled at expository and persuasive writing. I edit fiction, and I have helped many graduate students complete their theses on topics as diverse as education, chemistry, and linguistics. (read more)