...I am a professional writer for educational organizations, a former tenured English Professor of English teaching college composition, creative writing, and literature, and a tutor of reading, writing, and creative writing. With over 18 years of experience working with high school and adult learn... (read more)
...If the difficulty is with reading comprehension, I help your student to pinpoint the main idea of a paragraph more readily and to read for what is suggested or implied by not stated in a reading passage. One of the chief benefits of SAT tutoring is the self confidence the student develops. I have seen my students do well, and sometimes it is because they know they can handle the material. (read more)
...I graduated with honors in both earth science and anthropology. During my time in college I had to learn to be more confident in my writing and speaking. As part of my education I did take teaching classes and was a teacher's assistant. (read more)
...My approach focuses on creating a supportive environment for students to excel academically and develop essential life skills. Outside of education, I dedicate my time to volunteer work, assisting the homeless population in my community, and caring for homeless cats. I have worked hard as an elementary school substitute for more than five years, mainly with grades K–6. (read more)
...My students have included high schoolers earning early college credits, new and seasoned undergraduates, and adult learners. My course topics have spanned fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, the personal essay, the research essay, business and technical communications, memoir, and academic inf... (read more)