...I can teach you this skill along with how to brainstorm effective theses or arguments for papers. I adapt my tutoring to fit each person by listening carefully so I can figure out the optimal way to tutor each individual. Patience and a willingness to try different explanations are key to how I teach. (read more)
...It's important to help students gain confidence by having a positive attitude and breaking down concepts so they can have small successes along the path. I am very organized and will follow up on lessons with comprehension quizzes and material review. I track students' progress and include "rewards" and incentives for them. (read more)
...Rather than focusing on memorization, I usually introduce the topic and concepts, and then focus on applying the information to novel scenarios, emphasizing critical and logical thinking to come to the right answer. Afterwards, I always allow time for letting students practice on their own, alth... (read more)
...I have taught 9th grade - 11th grade for all levels - collaborative, general and advanced. I have extensive experience with VA SOLs - 8th grade and 11th grade EOC (both the writing and the reading tests). I have taught the SAT prep class at our high school. These are my qualification to tutor writing, literature, grammar, VA SOL prep. (read more)