...I have also taught with several reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing curricula. There is a HUGE world available through books - I love teaching reading skills through a great story! I would love the opportunity to work with you and your child to help them build skills, confidence, and joy in their learning. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Literature,Elementary Math
...I currently teach writing and media studies at the college level and freelance as a writer. Previous experience is as a book and magazine editor, and a New York state certified teacher in social studies. I have tutored students to improve their language skills before taking the SAT; helped appl... (read more)
...Then worked in education advocacy and reform at Teach For America for almost ten years- with a two year stint at the American School of Tangier teaching the 6th grade. In Tangier I began tutoring middle school students who were struggling with writing and became quit good at helping students bec... (read more)
...I especially enjoy the one-on-one environment of learning in which I can positively affect the process of learning and help the learner achieve observable progress and personal success. Believing that success builds upon success, I make certain that we accomplish tasks with the student that begi... (read more)