...Prior to my profession in writing, I worked as a student minister, teaching middle and high schoolers 2-3 times a week. In this role, I learned about the developmental and pedagogical needs of students, as well as developed effective communication skills with students. I am hopeful my experienc... (read more)
...Through my experience, I have helped students grow their reading levels, write grad school admissions essays, and craft successful essays for college coursework. While I offer tutoring for college application essays, I understand that writing and critical reading skills are universally applicabl... (read more)
Hi student,So you're not doing so hot in English? You try to get help in class, but the teacher's busy helping everyone else? Maybe you're a little embarrassed that you don't get what everyone else does? (read more)
...I bring a practical, real-world approach to my tutoring in which I begin with the three most basic questions of classical rhetoric: What do you want to say and who are you saying it to? Those two questions are the starting point for well-considered writing. If we really understand who we're writing to, our message becomes personal, vivid, and effective. (read more)
...I have been trained in the Wilson Method of reading instruction, a very in depth model with high success rates for challenged readers. I also hold a Master's in Education. My students must be willing to commit to at least two sessions per week, long term, with parent involvement. (read more)