...I have been teaching phonics to beginning English learners for the last 10 years in a public school. I have been playing chess for over 25 years. I have played both online and using a chess board. (read more)
...I work with students to be able to spot their own errors and to write so as not to be misunderstood. I have also worked with many non-native speakers of English--including Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Iranian students--to improve their grammar, reading, and speaking skills. My goal is for you to become an independent learner and confident test-taker. (read more)
...As it turns out, I ended up liking my volunteer work more than my day job. Credential-wise, I have a B.A. from Brown University in English and American Literature and a M.A. from New York University in Education. I have worked as a Literary Agent, Ghost Writer, and Contributing Editor to both online and print magazines in my hometown of New York City. (read more)
...I also have experience and training in teaching students with learning differences, especially when it comes to executive functioning skills like studying, test-taking, active reading, and organization. Education has been the focus of my life for the past 6 years, so I hope to make tutoring as m... (read more)
...I began teaching at 19 as the youngest University Teaching Assistant at SDSU at that time. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Math Education and began tutoring for a government funded program for children in the inner city of Los Angeles, while I was getting my Master's degree at the prestigious U... (read more)