...I also make sure they understand the topic by either quizzing or doing practice problems. My students have had successes in improving their grades and their understanding and application of the subject overall. I absolutely love helping them gain the confidence in what they found previously challenging and seeing that the subject they're learning is actually doable and fun! (read more)
...Though I had previously shied away from getting in front of groups of people (I'm more of a bookworm), I discovered to some astonishment that I was actually quite good at teaching. After going back to school to study the ancient Maya at Yale (where I was a Fulbright Scholar and a Getty Scholar) ... (read more)
...This has given me a particular insight into the challenges of executive dysfunction. From writing a magazine article, a podcast episode, a school paper, a presentation, or a poem to show someone how much they mean, I have many ideas to help you get your best ideas out of your heads and onto pape... (read more)
...I graduated from Northwestern University in 2017 with degrees in History and Economics, and I also spent 2 years at NYU prior to transferring. Throughout my collegiate experience, I realized how much of a difference a knowledgeable, student-focused instructor can make, and this led to the creati... (read more)
...Over five years specifically focused on the ACT and other standardized test preparation. Twenty years teaching all subjects, prior to tutoring full-time. I am licensed to teach 5-8 English Language Arts, and have taught Math off and on for 10 years. (read more)