...For grammar, the key skill is being able to know when one can rely on “hearing” an error versus when it’s necessary to be more analytical. For the essay, the key skill has now become the ability to carefully analyze a document and show how different rhetorical elements interact to achieve (or fa... (read more)
...I have also helped a student throughout his elementary schooling process, and weekly work with a 5th grader on her homework (mostly math-related). I have helped individuals with their application essays for over seven years. I worked for a university Career Services department, assisting hundre... (read more)
...I have been trained in the Orton Gillingham Approach to reading. I have worked with students with Dyslexia for the past 5 years. The students have ranged in age from 5 years old through 15 years old. (read more)
...While in undergrad, I worked for one year at Northeastern University's Writing Center assisting students with papers for a variety of different classes and professional purposes, and focused on helping them learn to improve their writing overall as opposed to making quick changes to one piece of ... (read more)
...I have not taught elementary school but I have tutored elementary students K-6 in all subjects, but mostly reading, spelling and writing. I have worked with students who had a dedicated tutor in school or were in a self contained classroom and students who needed a boost academically. I was trained in Orton Gillingham reading method by supervised tutoring of students age 7-10. (read more)