...Hearing that kind of thing, or seeing the light of understanding in a student's eyes, makes the time and effort worthwhile for me. I studied mathematics in college (UC Berkeley and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo) up to calculus and linear algebra, earning excellent grades in those courses. I was a s... (read more)
...For some of my tutoring background and working with students, I have worked at afterschool and tutoring programs such as Kumon Math & Reading for 3 years. I've tutored Freelance for Elementary school and Middle school students in English for almost 3 years. I have assisted them with their homework as well as created my own lesson plans to fit to their level, needs, and interests. (read more)
...Aside from my qualifications and experience as an English teacher and tutor, I am also a published writer. Short stores and essays of mine have been published in Catamaran Literary Reader and the Chicago Quarterly Review. This, combined with my experience in high school with Lincoln Douglas Deb... (read more)
...For the language study, I will provide effective practice on grammar, phonetics, and punctuation with contemporary life's examples. For those interested in the Russian Literature, I will introduce you to the great literary works of the XIX - XXI centuries, prose and poetry. We'll discuss the ideas and the tools the authors used to communicate with the reader. (read more)
...I have two years of experience working specifically with K-6th graders. I have expertise in diverse subjects including math, science, writing, reading, and social studies. My goal is to inspire young students to embrace learning, form a solid foundation of literacy and numeracy skills, and develop strong organization and time management habits. (read more)