...My studies also include at the present time French poetry, French history, and classic French stories, all read in my spare time in French. I am also a stickler for French grammar, and I continually review this aspect of language. I have proofread successfully---once for a student in college. (read more)
...Whether it's dissecting Shakespearean sonnets or mastering SAT reading passages, I'm committed to helping students excel in English. Let's embark on this learning journey together and unlock your full potential!As a high school English teacher who consistently uses a workshop model for writing, ... (read more)
I am currently in the dissertation-writing phase of my PhD candidacy. Prior to my current enrollment at NYU, I gained valuable experience teaching courses in writing composition at UC Riverside. I've also taught undergraduate courses in Philosophy at Emory University. (read more)
...Let's talk about what your student needs. I graduated from Northwestern University, and I majored in Comparative Literature. ACT Scores: English (36); Reading (36). SATs: 2340 (equivalent 1540).I studied Ear Training for 12 years, both at the Manhattan School of Music Precollege and Northwestern University Bienen School of Music. (read more)
...The result is students who score higher and who use the lessons I taught them in their everyday lives. Both speed and comprehension play significant roles in the reading portion of the ACT. By teaching a few tricks for improving comprehension as well as methods for eliminating incorrect answers, I have vastly improved scores for test takers. (read more)