...I worked for years as a trained literacy tutor working with kids aged K-3; I am very skilled in using research-based mapping strategies to have that "break-through" moment with your child! Also, I have a lifelong passion for English & History. I look forward to helping your student crack the difficult (but very important!) process of writing that A+ essay. (read more)
...I am a current first year medical student who majored in chemistry and French but minored in mathematics! I have tutored many students in reading and writing while working for Varsity Tutors! I work for my University’s writing center and help students at all different steps of the writing process. (read more)
...I've also read and taught most of the books that are typically assigned in school. As a classroom teacher myself, I am adept at helping my tutoring students to meet the expectations of their teachers. Many of my students have reported significant grade increases after working with me. (read more)
...I taught reading skills to college students for over 20 years during my teaching career in California. I have a master's degree in linguistics with a special focus on teaching writing skills and taught freshman-level composition courses, including timed essay writing, in colleges and universitie... (read more)
...Based on this insight, I make sure to include lots of visualizations in my lessons- images, diagrams, and I always write out terms for my students. I have also found that repetition can be quite effective. I know that no one likes to repeat things over and over so I like to come up with fun games to reinforce ideas. (read more)