...Most of my tutoring has involved helping fellow students, especially when an assignment confused them. I pride myself on being able to take complex themes and break them down in to easily digestible anecdotes. My favorite experience is seeing the "lightbulb moment" when someone finally understands the deeper truth of a work. (read more)
...I'm Diane, and I bring a passion for learning and nearly 40 years of tutoring and teaching experience to you! I graduated with honors from Duquesne University with a double major in French and Political Science, and studied several other languages as well. I went on to get an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, with a concentration in Market Research and Organizational Development. (read more)
...I hold Level II (permanent) certifications in English (7-12), Mathematics (6-9), and Elementary Education (K-6) from the Commonwealth of PA. My BA is in English, and I have 27 credits in English toward my MA degree as well. I have worked with students of all ability levels and am familiar with IEPs and adaptations. (read more)
...Everyone has their advantages and disadvantages and it just so happens that my advantages pertain in the English category. I am studying journalism in college so my knowledge on grammar, reading, writing, etc is only expanding. I am a kind, dependable and understanding person so nine times out ... (read more)
...English can mean many different things depending on the teacher and the curriculum. Students must be able to read and make meaning from what they read (reading comprehension)in order to discuss or write about the material. A strong grasp of writing conventions, including grammar, spelling, and syntax is also required. (read more)