...It is easy to become discouraged when pursuing knowledge, but having good learning and studying skills, as well as motivation to practice and become better, is what makes a great student! I have been studying Java and CS since 2016, and have been teaching it since 2018. English and grammar are subjects I have extensive experience in. (read more)
After thirty years as a teacher at a Quaker independent school in suburban Philadelphia, I am now tutoring students in writing and research. I believe everyone can learn to write by understanding the process of writing and practicing the necessary skills. Good writing sometimes seems like a mystery to students because they often haven't been shown the steps to move from idea to finished essay. (read more)
...As a tutor I encourage students to prepare days ahead of an exam. Studying is a process that can be applied to almost any subject. Independent reading of the text combined with reviewing notes is a skill that lead to my success in high school and college. (read more)
I've been lucky in my life to have many passions--- but two of the most consistent are a love of language, and of helping people. I have over a decade of college level (undergrad and graduate) writing experience, including admission essays that landed me spots in top tier institutions (and even pla... (read more)
...As a college professor, I helped my students to develop their own study skills; and I continue to do this with my own children so that they, too, may be successful in their academic careers. As an instructor in a wraparound program for at-risk and emotionally disturbed children and as a college ... (read more)