...One of my tasks as an advance reader is to point out any typos or grammatical errors in the unfinished drafts. Additionally, I was an editor of my school newspaper, thus I have had a lot of experience proofreading and editing. I speak to students and observe them working on school work in order to help them with their study skills. (read more)
...The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". I've found most of my students learn the material better if you give them an application for it. Its not tested though so standard schooling tends to gloss over topics like this in favor of time but I feel like it is nearly as important as the material itself. (read more)
...To keep expanding my knowledge and becoming a better tutor, I am currently pursuing a National Tutors Association Certification. Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, I recently moved to Asheville, North Carolina with my husband and 100 plants. I tutor virtually and in my home. (read more)
...He and I both find the classes to be hands-on, energetic and fully involving each student. John combines infinite patience with the irresistible of “Wow” curiosity. John not only succeeds in making learning fun, but gives his students the tools to retain their new knowledge with full-participation projects, experiments and real-life applications as part of each class. (read more)