...Younger students focus on Fry's 100 words for both visual memorization and understanding of the meaning. For older students, I offer word study and dictionary skills to help them use their immediate resources for themselves. In addition, word study (prefixes, suffixes, and root words) help to g... (read more)
...I have found that writing with vivid verbs (no being verbs), quality adjectives, and interesting adverbs increases the opportunity of the student to reveal a message that clearly demonstrates their academic acumen. Spelling is an indicator of success. People judge the education of others by their spelling ability. (read more)
...When it comes to preparing students for the ACT and SAT I go over helpful test taking strategies and review content covered in the exam. I have helped students of all grade levels improve their mathematical skills. I emphasize in acquiring conceptual understanding of mathematics. (read more)
...One young man I worked with was flunking Calculus. I determined his issue was he didn't write his work - that led to mistakes. He raised his grade from an F to a B+.
In ACT/SAT tutoring, I've worked with students who have gone from 13 on ACT, well below average, to 30 (well above average) and on SAT from a 900 to a 1400. (read more)
...I taught at an IB Diploma and AVID School. I believe that all students can learn. Sometimes students need a little one on one or just need to hear the concept they are struggling with from a different prospective. (read more)