...One of my greatest satisfactions has always been to help students reach that ah-ha moment that tells me they've developed an insight that will allow them to succeed. Part of what allowed me to help students was my insistence on one-on-one conferences for the first draft of each paper. This kind of work has prepared me well to tutor students now that I've retired. (read more)
...I have also been teaching ESL and accent reduction for 17 years. I am the author of three novels so I also tutor in writing, literature, and grammar. I have a Master's degree in English and Creative writing. (read more)
...Confidence Building: Providing consistent encouragement and strategies to help students feel more confident in their abilities. I have experience teaching a variety of subjects, including biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and medical sciences. I also specialize in standardized test prepa... (read more)
...I have been able to help every child I have worked with, including those having autism, some of whom were nonverbal. I was a reading tutor for 5 years with the Carbon County Volunteers for Literacy, and tutored adult learners in my home. I currently tutor one of my own grandchildren, and she is experiencing much improvement and a much higher level of self esteem in the classroom. (read more)
...Helping others to believe in their abilities, and improve in their writing skills is rewarding to me. I've always had an eye for detail, and a way of relating everyday life into whatever I am teaching. I'm very personable and funny, and I make the lesson engaging and interesting, no matter what I'm teaching. (read more)