...In my most recent primary occupation I tutored almost exclusively middle-schoolers who often found algebra to be their most difficult subject to understand, but now, many of them say it's their favorite class! Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition I tutored native Spanish speakers (in Spain) in... (read more)
...I like to know what the student is learning in school and stay close with what they are learning from their school teachers. Using their text books is the best way to accomplish this. As for adult students who need help with reading and writing, the method will depend on the need. (read more)
...My own enthusiasm, it seemed, help them to focus. In five years of teaching adolescent boys at the jail, Rikers Island, called Island Academy, I found that often ADD/ADHD, when not properly addressed in early years, contributed to a boy's preference for life on the streets. There, the percentage of these students was much higher, and required every facility I had for engagement. (read more)
...I have worked in a college writing center, and I have helped students with theses and college application essays. I have done some SAT test prep as well. I can help struggling readers and writers as well as those who want to take their writing skills from proficient to excellent. (read more)
...While attending school, I excelled in my studies and became quite passionate about reading, writing, grammar, and all the nuances of each. I worked for two years in ASU's Writing Center as a writing consultant, ESL expert, and distance learning specialist. During my tenure there, I worked exten... (read more)