...I have done quite well on several standardized tests, including the general and subject (chemistry) Praxis exams. I recommend students prepare for standardized tests by working through practice exams for relatively short periods of time several times a day. This gives them familiarity with the test format while identifying areas to focus on during tutoring sessions. (read more)
...I speak English, French, German, Hungarian, and Spanish and have had to learn advanced grammar in college in all of these languages as compared to the minimal high school levels. I have also written over 100 term papers, edited 5 computer manuals, and written 2 cook books. I know grammar well! (read more)
...I've always had a passion for helping budding writers find their voices. I've given master classes at California Institute of the Arts, U.S.C. and Augsburg College on film writing. I've also been a mentor at the Sundance Feature Film Lab for over twelve years. (read more)
...Besides having been an avid reader since my early school years in Spain, my studies of philosophy at both undergraduate and graduate levels (UCLA and Cal, respectively) have contributed very effectively to my reading concentration and comprehension of the material. Philosophy is, above all, critical. This requires a thorough comprehension of the material being criticized. (read more)