...My name is Lavender. I am a recent graduate from Bennington College with a BA in English, and am now pursuing an MA in Literary and Cultural Studies at Carnegie Mellon. While at Bennington, I worked as a one-on-one English tutor for 2 years, helping peers with essays in a variety of areas, from finals for freshman intro classes to senior theses. (read more)
...Throughout my career, I have taught students of all ages, from middle schoolers to adults, in diverse settings, including classrooms, one-on-one tutoring, and online platforms. My approach is student-centered, blending cultural sensitivity, integrated language skills, and differentiated instruct... (read more)
...For three years I taught general composition, persuasive writing, fiction, and poetry at the University of Florida, where I gained a passion for helping students become more confident and expand their skills. Following that experience, I began work with 7Sage, a company that helps students draft... (read more)
...I adore helping others improve their writing and literacy skills. Seeing students develop pleasure and enjoyment in their reading and writing makes my day! Certified in Lindamood-Bell, Orton-Gillingham, and Supporting Readers with Learning Disabilities. (read more)
...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)