...I have been prepping students for years the COOP and HSPT, both the math and verbal sections, with proven results. Many of my students prepare for the SSAT with me and then find that one of more of the private high school require the COOP / HSPT. As there's a lot of cross-over between the exam... (read more)
...I have a great passion for the history of ideas, which allows me to convey a subject's place in the greater picture of human affairs. Again and again, I've found that this allows me to offer students multiple entry points into the material they're working with; if the presentation in their lectu... (read more)
...They each have very important purposes in our lives. If I just *had* to choose one, I might choose academic/research writing. I teach Composition and have been teaching college students for 10 years. (read more)
...I also received perfect scores on both the WyzAnt ACT Math and ACT English qualification tests. I began taking the ACT in 5th grade and have taken it at least 6 times in my lifetime. My highest score in both math, reading, and english was a 36, my highest science score was a 34, and my overall highest composite score is a 35. (read more)
48 Subjects: includingESL/ESOL,English,Reading,ACT English
...I often found rote learning challenging; I needed to understand the "why" and "how" behind the material to truly grasp the "what." Exploring topics beyond the classroom not only helped me excel academically but also sparked a lifelong love for learning. I believe every learning opportunity is a ... (read more)