...One of my greatest satisfactions has always been to help students reach that ah-ha moment that tells me they've developed an insight that will allow them to succeed. Part of what allowed me to help students was my insistence on one-on-one conferences for the first draft of each paper. This kind of work has prepared me well to tutor students now that I've retired. (read more)
...Best advice that I can give a student comes from the wise words of Master Yoda: "Do or do not, there is no try." Don't be afraid to ask questions, either. That was something I struggled with in school and learned that I significantly improved after sharing my voice. This should be a give-and-take process. (read more)
...I can tell you exactly what kind of work and time you will need to achieve your goals the first time we meet. I do require twelve hours advance notice that you need to cancel or change your time. I also require meeting in a public place. (read more)
...I have more than 20 years experience teaching ESL and Spanish. Reading is a core component for any subject. Without reading comprehension any subject could be difficult to understand. (read more)