...We work on vocabulary building, reading comprehension, use of past versus present tenses (one of her difficulties) and pronunciation. I have found a lot of strategies to get her to write and participate as much as possible in the lesson, so I feel I'm qualified to tutor elementary school kids now. As part of my job in the business world, I've had to address large groups of people. (read more)
...I also specialized in English Pedagogy and Teaching Reading at the University of California, Riverside. As a freelance instructor, I developed my teaching materials and refined my passion for e-learning, online platforms, tools, and technologies. This enabled me to deliver a flexible and tailored learning experience to all my students. (read more)
...Language arts, English, literature--whatever you want to call it--is all a study of the human condition itself, and nothing is more powerful than that. Editing is one of my favorite things to do, and I am extremely proficient at furthering any student's writing. I consider myself to be the best editor I have ever encountered, and I have encountered many. (read more)
...I charge $50.00 an hour for Zoom appointments and $60.00 per hour in person.Bachelor of Arts degree from Occidental College with a major in English. Twelve years of successful teaching experience. Experience tutoring students in all aspects of high school Engish, including grammar, literature and test preparation. (read more)
...I believe in practicing patience, giving encouragement and holding students up to their highest standard, while meeting them where they're at. While I do have a 24-hour cancellation policy, I offer make-ups and am flexible with scheduling. In the past, I have worked closely with parents who have been very satisfied with my contribution to their child's progress. (read more)