...The trick to doing this is teaching them about linguistics (or the 'code' behind language), breaking it down in their native language first, and then applying that to English so that the concepts are clearly understood and the fundamental blocks are in place. This goes for grammar, pronunciation... (read more)
...My approach places the emphasis on what students want to gain from tutoring and how they want to improve as readers/writers. My tutoring style is kind, patient, and also question-based to determine my students’ thought processes and what the assignments require, and I tailor my guidance accordin... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Literature,American History
Hi everyone! My name is Sam, and I recently graduated from Harvard College with a degree in Sociology and Education. I have worked as a tutor for the past six years, helping dozens of students with SAT prep, AP English essay writing, high school math, and college essay writing/ application prep. (read more)
...So if you like to tell stories, or are interested in improving your writing skills in general or in particular, or even in business, I can help. I like to take words out of stories, even my own, and I intend to simplify, and be as concise as possible. Grammar and punctuation are my passions of mine. (read more)
...Please contact me if you're interested in gaining a love for English. I don't think people can just get better in the language unless they truly enjoy it! So if you want your child to "get better" at English, allow me to show them that it isn't so bad! (read more)