...I moved into English/Freshman English within a few years. At the college level, I found I liked teaching Freshman best because it's so important that they get the structural basis and develop the fine thinking that leads to fine writing of essays and, indeed, any kind of writing. My classes were always energetic and thought-provoking and lots of fun. (read more)
...At the college level, I've worked with students in introductory and advanced classes, helping them write effective history papers analyzing complex and conflicting narratives and original sources. My background includes many years of study towards a Ph.D. in literature at Brandeis University whe... (read more)
...For the past five years, I have worked as a contest judge -- reading and evaluating stories and providing gentle guidance to the writers. In addition, I have worked as a long-term tutor for several families and adults on a wide range of subjects from Algebra and Calculus to Writing and Physics. My passion for learning stems from my firsthand experiences with students. (read more)
...I also excel at helping students find specific strategies and techniques they feel most comfortable with. I have taught chemistry to a number of students in the past few years. I've found that students often have many of the skills needed to apply general chemical principles to problems and exams, but just need help in seeing how the principles apply in different situations. (read more)
...I also have published original music on SoundCloud and Spotify, and regularly play shows --both solo and accompanied-- around Cambridge, MA. I am most proficient in pop, rock, folk, and classical, with lesser experience in jazz and math rock styles. Since starting to play guitar at age 9, I have consistently written songs as a hobby. (read more)