...I've helped many people hone their college (and law school and medical school) essays to make them stand out and shine amongst every other application submitted. I know how to translate your unique standpoint and personality into words, to make sure that you come across in a way that shows that ... (read more)
...My tutoring approach is deceptively simple: anyone can learn anything, it's just a matter of having it taught correctly. I encourage an informal, friendly environment, where students are comfortable to be themselves, ask questions, and make mistakes. I encourage wrong answers in lessons, not on... (read more)
...I regularly attend Bible Studies. I have completed credited courses focusing on learning and formatting lesson plans geared to Common Core State Standards as I completed my certification as an Adult Basic Education Instructor. All of my lessons have been geared toward and documented to cover Common Core State Standards. (read more)
...I have experience working with elementary students in grades K-5 for 8 years across subject areas, including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. I am able to identify where students are and where they need to be in the future based upon working with a variety of grade levels. In reading, we are able to focus on both reading decoding and comprehension. (read more)
...I also spent three years as a Latin teacher in a private school just outside Washington D.C. In 1998 I took a job with an academic research software group that required me to spend regular time each day studying Greek and Hebrew (this "requirement" was one of the main reasons I took the job). I... (read more)