...Because I am truly invested in seeing my students succeed, I try to be very tuned in to individual needs and learning quirks, and I adjust my style as necessary. I pride myself on my perfect grammar. Before taking on tutoring full-time, I spent three years in MIT's writing program, where my department focused on process writing and editing. (read more)
...It is true that reading improves our vocabulary, and consequently our writing. My major centered around grammar, and I know how important it is to use proper grammar in essays and on applications. Some people believe that good grammar means good thinking. (read more)
...Once a week frequency recommended (you decide how many sessions!).I’ve taught the art of composition, both argumentative and creative writing, for over 35 years. The chief values I espouse in argumentative writing are logic and verbal clarity. At the same time, all effective critical writing must move from generalities to specifics, including pointed evidence from the text. (read more)
...For many of my students, this is their first experience taking a timed exam of this length. As a result, I place a strong emphasis on timing and have students complete short sets of questions within a certain time frame. This allows my students to gauge their own pace and know when to skip a particular question. (read more)