...I would love the opportunity to work with you and your child to help them build skills, confidence, and joy in their learning. I have a flexible schedule, and would be glad to arrange times and locations that work best for your family. I hope to hear from you soon!I have taken several post-graduate courses (30 credit hours) which include reading comprehension and literacy instruction. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Literature,Elementary Math
Dear Students and Parents,
When I was in school, I had favorite teachers. They weren't merely the ones who were funny and nice; they were the ones who engaged me, enthralled me and taught me lessons and skills that I use and benefit from today. English -- or, really, anything involving reading, writing and communicating -- was and continues to be my true love. (read more)
...Success on standardized tests comes when students become accustomed to answering different types of test questions by completing practice tests with an experienced tutor who can explain how to read passages and select the right answers. I also patiently help students with English and math assign... (read more)
...My undergraduate degree at Columbia was in English. I have been a book and magazine editor. Graduate work was in American Studies, before I went on to receive an MA in teaching from Manhattanville. (read more)
...As an English teacher, I help them reach a masterly level of literary analysis and writing. However, I do not want to simply have my students regurgitate facts about the plot of the novel. I want them to analyze and evaluate the written word while developing their own interpretations of the novels read during tutoring sessions. (read more)