...Soon after, I got my VA Teacher's License so I could teach English to younger grades. Since then, I've taught English at public and private schools: 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. I believe the key to success in English is to find a path to engage each student, through creative writing and storytelling, based on their own personal interests and passions. (read more)
...I am currently an Outside Reader for George Washington University. I hold a Master's degree in early childhood special education. I have worked with a handful of students with ADD and approach each from an individual basis according to their needs, skills and challenges. (read more)
...I am well versed in many different aspects of English. I enjoy the challenge of helping all of my students progress as writers. Here are a few of my specialties:
-Writing an Essay
-Grammar
-Literature
-Poetry (writing and analyzing)
-Reading
I have helped ESL students in ESL classes as a tutor and have tutored them privately for many years. (read more)
...I also teach students how to annotate a work to notice patterns that lead to a debatable thesis and essay development. I also tutor high school students taking the AP English Literature and Composition course. 21 year of teaching analytic reading at the college level. Experience teaching test-taking strategies for the reading section of the SAT. (read more)
...I’m excited to expand my reach to a broader subset of students. As a Brown University and Harvard Law School graduate, I’m well-acquainted with the applicant perspective of applying to and getting accepted by top schools. So much of it is about telling your unique story in a compelling and poignant way—and yes, that applies to even those who don’t think they have a unique story! (read more)
27 Subjects: includingWriting,Reading,Public Speaking,SAT Math