...It also provides a recommended list of general rhetorical devices from which students can choose a couple to form the foundation of their analysis. I get to give a more thorough introduction to rhetoric than in the English Section, before I teach students how to craft a coherent essay that makes... (read more)
38 Subjects: includingReading,English,ESL/ESOL,SAT Math
...I have several years of experience teaching study skills, enrichment, and executive functioning classes to students with ADHD. I am able to individualize instruction, provide modifications and accommodations to students on assignments, as well as teach and equip students with the appropriate and... (read more)
...My approach to teaching algebra is not merely to restate the material that's in a student's textbook but to collaborate with the student to develop strategies that build upon his or her unique strengths. I take the time to discover each student's unique academic strengths, and then adapt my teac... (read more)
...Through this work, students also learn words in groupings rather than trying to memorize lists of words with no correlation to each other. I also focus on using a Thesaurus as well as a dictionary to properly learn vocabulary usage, pronunciation, parts of speech, origin, synonyms and varied wor... (read more)
...From there, I will teach the material directly and build on the students' prior knowledge accordingly. I give students the time to apply the learning material on their own, and make sure they walk away from the lesson with greater confidence in the material. I am a friendly and patient tutor who prioritizes the needs of my students and a pleasant learning experience. (read more)