As a young professional, I still remember how it feels to be a student; putting in long hours of studying, trying various techniques to improve your scores - and sometimes still being unhappy with the results. I received tutoring help throughout nursing school, and because of the amazing assistance... (read more)
...I have a Bachelor's of English (Wellesley College) and a Master of Mathematics Education (UMass). I have always loved teaching writing and helping students find their unique writing style and voice. I especially like helping students write college application essays. Once I began teaching, I saw a need in our schools for strong teachers of mathematics. (read more)
...I recognize that academic success is often in two parts – an understanding of the skill and the process. I work to address both so that students are building transferrable skills as opposed to only focusing on one class assignment at a time. I have 30 years of tutoring and teaching experience as well as demonstrated research projects that study best teaching practices. (read more)
...As a college planning consultant with over 20 years of experience, I work closely with my clients, including SAT and ACT prep tutoring. As a private College Advisor, I have provided college admissions, financial aid/scholarship and SAT/ACT/TOEFL/GRE/GED test prep tutoring since 2003. I hold a Master of Education in Adult Education and worked for 18 years as a college administrator. (read more)
...In my lessons, I adapt my methodology to student needs, maximizing our time together with creative assessments, exciting content, dynamic discussion and engaging questions. Trained in scaffolded education and simplifying content for mastery, I ask my students pointed questions and, in turn, offer straightforward explanations. Tutoring, for me, is a means of confident education. (read more)