...As a tutor I am able to pass my love of knowledge onto students. I pride myself on using unconventional methods to reach students who may feel excluded by the traditional educational model. I have professional experience as a tutor as well as with classroom instruction, but I find the most joy in working with students one on one and progressing beyond their expectations. (read more)
...I have mainly worked one on one with high-school and college students in the subjects of math, chemistry, physics, economics, and test preparation. My approach to tutoring is to build the session around each students needs. To do this, I ask many questions of my students, which helps them review what they know while discovering exactly where their confusion stems from. (read more)
...I've taught high-school English with a focus on the Vermont writing portfolio for many years. Recently, I've spent seven years teaching Freshman Composition at several colleges. I teach a lot of grammar using interactive web sites, and encourage my students to write multiple drafts in order to get in the habit of revising in an organized way. (read more)
...I have a bachelor's degree in English Literature and have taken many literature courses in addition to what was required for my degree. I am comfortable discussing most types of literature, including short stories, novels, memoirs, poetry, and plays. While at SUNY Plattsburgh, I was a writing tutor for three years, and I will gladly assist in writing literary essays. (read more)