...I have also taught vocabulary in a variety of ways for all the languages I teach. I believe I can help others learn strategies to develop their own love of words and to increase their working vocabulary. I am a grammar nut. (read more)
...In college I majored in journalism and learned newswriting and reporting, but I most enjoyed my English and Sociology classes, where long-form essays required me to think deeply about both subject matter and structure. My favorite part was the peer review process, when my classmates and I could ... (read more)
...I know from first-hand experience what a difference an engaging teacher can make, and I aim to be that difference. My approach to teaching is all in service of achieving that "light bulb" moment of understanding. To this end, I engage students with creative analogies and real-life examples to explain concepts in ways that will make sense to them. (read more)
...I am a native speaker and I have a certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages. I have also completed graduate coursework in Linguistics which is the study of how we use words to communicate. My years of experience as a tutor include working with children and adults in classroom and one-on-one to expand their vocabulary. (read more)
...I am a stickler for correct usage of English grammar, and am thoroughly familiar with its rules and applications. I can help anyone who might consider him or herself deficient in this subject. Proper enunciation and pronunciation of the English language is a skill that will prove hugely rewarding to students who work at it. (read more)