...As a published author and historian, my writing -- whether narrative non-fiction, historical exposition, or even bureaucratic memos -- has been called "beautiful," "magisterial," and "fluid....easy to read and a delight." I am available to offer tutoring on any part of the writing process and in multiple genres. Scientific papers, memoirs, business letters, journalistic essays? You name it! (read more)
...Through self study and grandmaster coaching, I've elevated my chess game quite a bit over the last decade, and helped students to do the same. I work together with my students to build up the habits and experience required to succeed, with a focus on deep understanding of endgames and positional play, combined with consistent tactics training. Either you lose or you learn. (read more)
...At the same time I started teaching flute at the Africa Institute of Music, were I was the Head of the Woodwind Department. I played as principal flute at the Kampala Philharmonic Orchestra with local as well as well-known conductors from the UK. I also held fundraising concerts for a local music school. (read more)
...So if your child is into baking but needs some help with grammar, you can bet that some of the practice sentences in the tutoring session will be about chocolate chip cookies. If you surveyed the hundreds and hundreds of students I've taught or coached, I think they'd agree with this statement: ... (read more)
...My process is simple: I take the time to understand YOUR learning style before developing a strategy specifically for YOUR needs. And don't worry about my availability; I understand that life can get busy, so I am always willing to work with my students to find a time that works best for them. ... (read more)