...During my high school years, I tutored 2 kids (ages 6 and 9) during their academic school year through Reading Partners North Texas, a non-profit organization in Dallas supporting young students in reading with 1-on-1 tutoring. I also volunteered for 3 years in a classroom setting to help teach ... (read more)
...I started the Japanese class at the school from the ground up and created the curriculum for the class. I have worked at a law firm in Tokyo. Now, I currently work remotely at a major Japanese game company doing marketing, proofreading, localization and translation. (read more)
...I often incorporate writing and public speaking as a means of enhancing the reading experience. I have been tutoring writing for 20+ years, with great success. I have students who are now excelling in a writing intensive college environment. (read more)
...I have extensive experience with the AP subject tests, scoring a 5 on 10 AP exams, including BC Calculus and Statistics. I have received a 5 on both the AP English Language and AP English Literature Exams. Additionally, I have 5+ years of experience coaching debate. (read more)
...Once a writer knows his or her mistakes, that changes everything. My goal is that my students have an understanding of the rules in order to be proficient communicators. To understand the meaning of a text, the reader must focus on its author's word choice (diction). A close textual reading requires an exploration of words in context. (read more)