...Studying foreign languages at the university level instead provided me with a greater understanding of language acquisition and of the mechanics of English. I put my skills into practice professionally when I worked as an English tutor in a middle school for one year. I have always been passionate about languages, and my native English is no exception. (read more)
...I love to teach by helping students ask the right questions about the material, thereby clarifying their understanding. So many problems with teaching, particularly at the secondary school level, arise because teachers encourage a surface understanding of the material; with a poor understanding ... (read more)
...I have also taught mathematics and studio art in classroom to third graders, in small groups.My first experience tutoring Algebra 1 was literally as I was learning it myself - my teacher would sit me down with other students and have me tutor them in what we had already learned. I started tutori... (read more)
...I prepare a compilation of reading material from scholarly publications, as well as popular literary sources. I invest a great deal of time and effort teaching students effective study skills to learn the proper usage of new vocabulary terms, and guide them in achieving their intended meaning. ... (read more)
...The nature of these disciplines is one of difficulty, which resulted in me relying on professors, TAs, and mentors to help me break down hard-to-grasp topics and pose problems in a digestible and comprehensible way! I found these tools to be the most engaging and useful approach to learning, and... (read more)