...I am most excited in my teaching when I can support students finding their own voice in writing, advance their critical reading skills and strengths, and form perspectives grounded in sound research and thought. Through high-impact strategies and an investment in focused, high-level engagement, ... (read more)
...I enjoy helping students both strengthen their writing skills and improve their vocabulary. I've worked with college students in composition and literature courses, and high school students with English assignments and test preparation. I have a Ph.D. in Latin American literature and I've taught English and Spanish to high school and college students. (read more)
...Patience and a willingness to try different explanations are key to how I teach. I am comfortable tutoring a wide age group by adjusting for student age differences in attention span.I took Algebra 1 before ninth grade, and it was one of many math classes I took on my way to finishing a physics ... (read more)
...Instead, it was the professors who made the classes enjoyable. My favorite classes were taught by professors who were engaging, comprehensible, and always willing to go out of their way to provide additional help. I bring this approach to my tutoring, doing whatever I can to make sure that learning is a fun and rewarding experience. (read more)
...I have taught public speaking at the high school level (9-12 graders) for four years. My class was so popular; large student interest caused the class to be offered both semesters. I have been a VHSL Forensics coach and judge for 10 years. (read more)