...I want to help my students become better, more confident writers and better, more engaged readers. During my years in the classroom, I see the struggle that students have with reading and writing on a daily basis, and I think it comes down to lack of engagement and interest, so I want to change that for my students. I want to help students connect what they are learning to their own lives. (read more)
...I am the son of ex-NBA player Phil Smith, who was a two time all star and one time NBA championship winner. My father taught me the game of basketball starting from the age of three and I am very well versed in all aspects of the game especially the fundamentals. Therefore, I can teach anybody to become a well rounded player. (read more)
...I love teaching Japanese! I specialize in teaching beginner and low-intermediate levels, focusing on speaking and listening as well as reading and writing. If you've always wanted to learn Japanese, I encourage you to give it a try - and I'd be more than happy to teach you! (read more)
...This is an area of expertise for me due to my degree and my professional job. Not only do I possess these skills but I have a high rate of success in teaching them to others. I am a licensed School Psychologist extensively trained and experienced in the area of special needs. (read more)
...After our intensive tutoring program, when he took the test again a year later, his score went up by 8 points!! That's comparable to a 300 point increase in the math section of the SAT. I completed a Master's in Theological Studies from Duke University in 2009. I completed a Master's in Theological Studies from Duke University in 2009, with an excellent GPA. (read more)