...In my current full-time job as a school psychologist, I often assist teachers and parents with their ADD/ADHD children. I understand the various symptoms and types of ADHD. Symptoms can include inability to focus (especially on things not of interest), poor executive functioning abilities (incl... (read more)
...In Logic, I focus on fostering formal reasoning abilities through symbolic logic, truth tables, and problem-solving activities. My literature classes encourage dynamic discussions and connect classic texts like Frankenstein and The Great Gatsby to modern themes and students’ lives. My approach ... (read more)
...It is truly my passion to help make students better essay writers and critical thinkers. Writing skills I teach include: SAT/ACT verbal test prep, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, sentence construction, structure, research, fact-checking, clarity, and persuasiveness. Then, we can go deeper and explore topics like literary epochs, style, and principles of creative writing or journalism. (read more)
...I've also worked professionally as a Cantorial Soloist in many synagogues over the past 20 years. Though I grew up in Reform Judaism, for the past 9 years, I've been attending a well-known Conservative Synagogue and study at a weekly Bible class with the Rabbi. I can help prepare young people for the bat and bar mitzvah speeches, reading and chanting from Torah and other religious duties. (read more)
...There are many ways to learn a new skill or topic. I will help you develop strategies, based on your learning goals, challenges, interests, and learning style. I often use examples of how your school studies relate to "the real world"--learning can be fun, too! (read more)