...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. I taught literature in high school for several years before moving on to the college level. (read more)
...I tutor beginner to intermediate-level French. 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. (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 currently tutor one of my own grandchildren, and she is experiencing much improvement and a much higher level of self esteem in the classroom. I have a passion for the English language, and feel that there is nothing more important than fluent reading skills, correct grammar, & the ability to be an effective writer. I would consider it an honor to help your child achieve all of these. (read more)
...I worked for a number of years as an Early LIteracy Outreach Specialist, fostering a love of reading and writing in the younger demographic of a needy inner-city. 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. (read more)