...I won a first place in the New York State Music competition in high school for a chamber music ensemble i was in and have played in smaller chamber groups around Boston and Seattle since college. I have been a drama teacher for 33 years at a Seattle public high school. I have directed 33 productions over the course of 30 years of teaching. (read more)
...I’m a B.A. in journalism with a minor in sociology from Hofstra University, looking to start tutoring high schoolers and middle schoolers in writing composition and English. I grew up in Seattle and went to high school at the Bush School.l was lucky in that time to have excellent English teacher... (read more)
...I know from first-hand experience what a difference an engaging teacher can make, and I aim to be that difference. My approach to teaching is all in service of achieving that "light bulb" moment of understanding. To this end, I engage students with creative analogies and real-life examples to explain concepts in ways that will make sense to them. (read more)
...Each age group presents its own needs and requires different pedagogical approaches, and I have 10 years experience working with beginning or struggling readers as a tutor and certificated teacher. I am a certificated classroom teacher and a private instructor of both individuals and small group... (read more)
...Blending this with patience and understanding, I believe I can make a positive difference in the life of an Elementary School age youngster who may be having difficulty in these and related subjects. I am a stickler for correct usage of English grammar, and am thoroughly familiar with its rules and applications. I can help anyone who might consider him or herself deficient in this subject. (read more)