...I also offer writing test prep for several standardized tests, including the ISEE essay and SSAT essay/story, and I assist with college application essays. English is my first language. I have studied English grammar, vocabulary, and phonetics since childhood, and I've worked as a professional writer and editor since 2010. (read more)
...This includes looking for context clues, finding the root of a word, looking at suffix and prefix clues, etc. I enjoy sharing these tools with students to assist them with understanding more words! During my Master's program, I taught college-level literature classes where we focused on reading analysis. (read more)
...From my time working with students of all backgrounds, I know that students tend to perform to the expectations set by their teachers. Set the bar too low and of course students will flounder; set the bar too high and they will struggle to meet an impossible standard. The key to student success... (read more)