...It was this experience that sparked my passion for education. I truly enjoy working one-on-one with a student: whether it is plotting out a paper; deepening analysis; correcting grammar and spelling; or close-reading literary texts, each stage of the writing process is an opportunity for growth for the both of us. Most of all, I enjoy learning from my students! (read more)
...My students have a variety of special needs, and my job is to find a way for them to become more successful in school and life. We frequently play games and do projects as a way to integrate academic skills into real life situations. Past projects include learning to crochet, doing origami, cooking, and even designing our own games. (read more)
...I have experience as a full-time tutor for children ages K-9th grades and I also have experience as an after-school tutor for 5th graders in ELA and Math for the Middletown City School District. I have been teaching students ages 3-13 since I was 16. As a teacher, I enjoy finding new ways of teaching children to learn besides just the old-fashioned pen and paper. (read more)
...The Writing section of the new SAT is passage-based, so I teach students to use context clues to define unfamiliar words as well as the tone, diction, and overall intent of any given writing selection. I provide grammar instruction and assign drills as homework to strengthen students' skills and... (read more)
...In high school, I received a 35 on the ACT. While working for Varsity Tutors, I have helped many students reach their target score on the ACT and SAT. I received a 35 overall on the ACT and a 35 across all individual sections. (read more)