Hello all! Why am I tutoring English? Honestly, it was a mean English teacher in 7th grade, and a Teaching Assistant my first semester at Cornell. (read more)
With almost 20 years of study, I built a strong command of grammar, analysis, and reading in Classical Latin. I hold both a BA and MA in Classics. I am also able to assist in Ancient Greek, English, History, and Writing. For the last 10 years, I have taught Latin to students grades 6-12. (read more)
...Much of my work with SAT tutoring and college essay preparation has been done one-on-one, with individual students. I think that students learn best in a one-on-one environment, so it's up to you whether this occurs in person or online! I believe that all understanding of great reading comes from making empathetic connections to the subject matter. (read more)
...I left public school teaching five years ago, but continue as a tutor for the same school. I have tutored students at every level and every stage of school or testing. My students have all given 5* ratings
I also designed and teach 3 online courses - Adolescent Psychology through Literature, Philosophy through Music, and Early American Literature. (read more)
...Practice with both computation and problem solving makes students confident and successful. So often, I encounter students who know how to "follow the steps" but lack the understanding of why a problem is solved in a particular way or what the answer actually means. The use of the Common Core standards asks students to see the meaning behind the math--I can help give them that understanding. (read more)