...Having completed a funded independent research paper in Anthropology, I can assure you that my skills in the field are extensive and well-polished. I have not only conducted rigorous field and library research, but I also had the opportunity to apply my research in the qualitative sense through ... (read more)
...I earned my BA from Kenyon College, where I won the Paul Newman Award for Best actor. I also studied Shakespeare, Acting, Movement, and Stage Combat at Cambridge University with The British and European Studies Group. Testimonial:
"Speaking publicly was always my greatest fear until I had an opportunity to be coached by James. (read more)
...I enjoy helping my students to understand American culture while they teach me about their native countries. It's like traveling without leaving the house! Even to students whose English skills are good, the TOEFL test can be a challenge because the TOEFL test is looking for your ability to use and understand academic English. (read more)
...I am currently an ESL/ESOL teacher at an international language college in Los Angeles. For over 20 years, I have counseled and worked with both adolescents and adults who have been dualy-diagnosed (co-morbidity). I have worked under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified psychiatrist who ... (read more)
...The Science of Reading is a touchstone of my teaching practice. In the process of tutoring for content-area comprehension, my students learn to use study guides and a variety of texts for different purposes. I also employ many targeted literacy learning strategies. (read more)