I recently graduated from Brown University, where I studied history with extensive coursework in Literature, Philosophy, Education, Media Studies, and Computer Science. I am passionate about history and how the study of history can inform our present. I believe the structures of the power of the past are imbued into our moment, and we can only situate ourselves in time by studying history. (read more)
...Sometimes I would translate their homework assignments into Spanish or offer further instructions in Spanish, since they had problems with English. This experience taught me to be more patient as a tutor, in addition to improving my own fluency. Being highly fluent enabled me to work as a medic... (read more)
...I believe that it is both necessary and essential that students develop strong study skills, as these skills are critical to success within the classroom and throughout ones life. I teach a wide variety of skills, strategies, and techniques including, but not limited to, time management, note-ta... (read more)
...I have tutored students in high school math and English, and have developed concrete and practical strategies for avoiding the myriad pitfalls of standardized tests. I have extensive experience and demonstrated skills in college counseling, Algebra 1 and 2, essay-writing, and a wide variety of a... (read more)
...I try to make these sessions fun rather than something to simply get through. I believe that a love of reading is a lifelong benefit. I have helped many students to improve their reading comprehension and writing. (read more)