...In my own pursuit of education and in work with students as a NY state certified teacher it is clear that anyone can cram data into their head that may or may not stay as long as an upcoming test. My goal in helping to improve study skills (by improving focus, note-taking, and time management) i... (read more)
...In order for that success to happen, a trusting relationship must be developed so the student feels comfortable taking the risk to try again at the work that has frustrated them in the past. Building that relationship has always been my first priority as a teacher/tutor - and I always make sure ... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Literature,Elementary Math
...The youngest student I have tutored was fourteen; the oldest is eighty-three. I have been tutoring privately for three years and I enjoy figuring out how to present things in a way that makes sense to any given student, regardless of age or experience. I am able to help students prepare for quizzes and tests, in which case we focus on class material with an eye to getting an A. (read more)
...In Tangier I began tutoring middle school students who were struggling with writing and became quit good at helping students become great writers. Time and time again my former students tell me that I taught them to write and become readers. I am a life long 'English Major' with a love of literature. (read more)
...Grammar can actually be fun! So much so that I developed workshops for faculty and teachers to introduce them to new teaching methodologies. Along with grammar, I've got over 15 years experience teaching high school and college level writing--to both native and non-native English speakers. (read more)