...If you can relate the subject matter to your life, then you can really learn it. Plus, there are fun ways to understand information such as: conversation, games, contests, applied learning, projects, and creativity. I also teach strategies and study plans for test taking. (read more)
...Holding an understanding of major movements in film history, and can analyze the expressive principles of visual and audio communication. I have learned to analyze the collaborative process of producing episodic television drama, comedy, and non-fiction. I bring understanding in the major disciplines of cinematic arts: directing, producing, cinematography, sound, and editing. (read more)
...My own mentee, Tommy, will be returning for a third semester after having a poem we had work-shopped, published in a paper. By being patient, understanding and gently corrective I have helped Tommy navigate the world of literary works and will hopefully see him succeed further. Having worked wi... (read more)
...I wrote and staged two one-person shows in New York, and was an active participant in the city's storytelling scene. In the corporate world, I worked with trainers to develop speeches and classroom presentations. Also, I deliver speeches locally as a fundraiser for the Jewish Federation. (read more)
...An enthusiastic reader myself, I connect my students with intriguing, well-written, age-appropriate books to inspire a passion for reading in them. As we read together we discuss plot elements, vocabulary, theme, voice, and literary techniques. I continually question my students to evaluate and hone their comprehension and analysis skills through discussion and writing. (read more)