...I help adult learners access and master the English language in a stress-free, stimulating learning environment. My goal is to help you communicate confidently and effectively in English. I have worked with learners of a diverse set of ethnic and professional backgrounds to help them improve English speaking, reading, and writing skills. (read more)
...What sets me apart? First, I am a trained International Baccalaureate English teacher, guiding students through the careful analysis of both literary and nonliterary (including visual) texts. I have taught 1st-year composition, reading, and critical thinking college courses. (read more)
...My name is Lauren, and I am a college student studying engineering at UC Berkeley. I love helping others, especially younger students to learn concepts in a fun and engaging manner. I have a lot of experience teaching - over the past four years, I've taught middle school students science concepts through Science Olympiad. (read more)
...Vocabulary questions are the most challenging. The answer choices are almost always eighth-grade level words that are synonyms of each other: for example, question 10 on practice test 1 includes the words satiated, fulfilled, complacent, and sufficient. Studying from flash cards won't help you identify the words' subtle differences in meaning. (read more)
...I have a running history dating back to 2012, when I began training at a competitive high school level as a 13 year old. My training at this time was completed at high elevation (5000-7000 feet on average). I have since run a 15:40 in the 5K at that altitude (roughly equivalent to a 15:15 sea le... (read more)