...That dedicated attention is where big improvements in writing happen. I bring a practical, real-world approach to my tutoring in which I begin with the three most basic questions of classical rhetoric: What do you want to say and who are you saying it to? Those two questions are the starting point for well-considered writing. (read more)
...I am an avid reader and writer and have been accepted into the Sewanee School of Letters to earn a MFA in Writing. I have a MEd and enjoy all things word, speech, book and story! I have a MEd in K-6th and especially love working with reading, English, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and writing issues. (read more)
...For the last five years, I have taught full-time at a private school dedicated to students with specified learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. Chances are, if the strategies your teacher is using aren't working for you, then you will need more specific, one-to-one instruct... (read more)
...For example, autistic students don't like to look people in the eyes. In fact, they will prefer that I look away from them. During my session with such students, I will avoid eye contact with them to make them feel more comfortable while learning the subject they're struggling with. (read more)
...I also tutor United States History and Biology. I have worked with middle and high school debate and scholar's bowl teams, have tutored both private and public school curricula, and love helping students meet their full potential! I am a veteran of the United States Air Force, I have two childr... (read more)