...Presently, I am employed by ETS as a Constructed Response SAT Rater for the Essay portion. Teaching and mentoring high school students to do well on their SAT are challenging tasks. However, with proper planning, time management, and dedication from my students, success on these SAT sections is very realistic and attainable! (read more)
...This is not a skill that will be developed over night so it is important that the student stays committed and follows through with all assignments. As the student starts developing confidence with his reading, more tasks will be added such as summarizing a page and then chapter. For a much youn... (read more)
...I understand that all students are different, and I tailor my tutoring to match their pace, learning style, and school curriculum. I am especially focused on helping students gain genuine mastery of the subject by first ensuring the student has a solid understanding of foundational concepts and ... (read more)
...My goal is that my students have an understanding of the rules in order to be proficient communicators. To understand the meaning of a text, the reader must focus on its author's word choice (diction). A close textual reading requires an exploration of words in context. Specific analytical skills applied to the reading of a text enable the reader to make meaning. (read more)
...She graduated a year ago from Baylor University with her undergraduate degree in Honors Psychology + summa cum laude distinction. Furthermore, Leah scored perfect 36s on her high school ACT Reading and English tests, as well as a 35 on the ACT Science section. These experiences led her to become a tutor. (read more)