...In high school, I received a 35 on the ACT. While working for Varsity Tutors, I have helped many students reach their target score on the ACT and SAT. I received a 35 overall on the ACT and a 35 across all individual sections. (read more)
...I hold a K-6 credential (California). I have a masters degree in linguistics which includes course work in phonics. I have as well 30 years experience teaching ESL and 10 tutoring dyslexic students with an Orton-Gillingham-based system (phonics-based). I taught a study skills course (for credit... (read more)
...I am an avid reader and have an extensive vocabulary range. I often read at least 5 books a month in a variety of genres. I also scored in the 96th percentile on the SAT reading section. (read more)
...It was this experience that sparked my passion for education. I truly enjoy working one-on-one with a student: whether it is plotting out a paper; deepening analysis; correcting grammar and spelling; or close-reading literary texts, each stage of the writing process is an opportunity for growth for the both of us. Most of all, I enjoy learning from my students! (read more)
...I believe that my job as a tutor is to push my student’s understanding beyond the specific question at hand so that they feel comfortable doing similar exercises in the future. I know how it feels not to get something the first, second, or maybe even third time it is explained. However, rest as... (read more)