...It is this kind of writing confidence that successful students need in class, on standardized tests, in admissions application essays and in their future professional lives. Finally, I derive the greatest pleasure from bonding with people on a one-on-one basis. Here insecurities disappear, a sense of humor works wonders, and confidence grows - often for the first time. (read more)
...Let's figure out exactly what you want to achieve and work together until you are happy with the results.I am a New York State certified teacher of social studies for grades 5-12. Relevant graduate work was done at both the CUNY Graduate Center and Manhattanville College. My undergraduate degree at Columbia was in English. (read more)
I've been teaching English, reading, writing and training writing and reading tutors for over 15 years at college/university levels. One of the things I love is teaching grammar--helping you learn grammar experientially and not just as a set of rules. Grammar can actually be fun! (read more)
...My previous students have commended me on my ability to understand them, accept them and help them raise their academic achievements. I underssand that each student has a unique learning style that must be called upon to help the student maximize his/her potential. My task will be to help the student identify that style whether it is visual, audio or kinetic. (read more)