...They might misread test instructions or be unable to discern the main idea of the short or long passages in the critical reading section. I help my students become very skilled at identifying and rephrasing (restating in their own words) the main idea of the passages we read. Depending on the s... (read more)
...During my undergraduate years, I was a teaching assistant for a Psychology of Relationships course. I have always enjoyed being a supportive academic resource for my peers and other students. One of my strengths is that I am able to adapt to each unique individual's needs and explain concepts in terms which makes the most sense to them. (read more)
...I have been tutoring in public speaking using a curriculum I have developed. Please let me know if you would like me to provide you with additional information! Reading and writing - I have written multiple publications and presentations within the field of psychology. (read more)
...I have also published my poetry in multiple literary magazines, maintained a blog for one year, and written podcast episodes. In my year as a writing tutor, I have helped students in subjects ranging from business to nursing and ages ranging from 50 to 15 with their essays, resumes, narratives, and poetry. I am adept with style guides including AP, APA, Chicago/Turabian, and MLA. (read more)
...I also work in the college's academic skills tutoring lab. I specialize in helping students gain confidence in how to better comprehend both basic and college-level texts, in addition to helping them write clearer and sharper essays. My approach is to get a sense of where an individual needs work, and they tailor a plan to help bolster those skill sets. (read more)