...I have helped many students to improve their reading comprehension in general and, in particular, on tests such as the MCAS and PARCC. In our tutoring sessions, I go over the major components of good reading including the ability to discern main ideas; the proper use of vocabulary, grammar, and... (read more)
...My goal is to teach students the appropriate and necessary skills, strategies and techniques necessary for improving and enhancing their writing (sentence structure, grammar, syntax, spelling, capitalization, mechanics, and the overall conventions of writing). In addition, I have also taken and s... (read more)
...I always look to build confidence in my students and make sure they really understand why and how the math works! I am an experienced high school math teacher and math tutor of over 9 years. In addition to my experience teaching calculus privately, I also have a degree in Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. (read more)
...In addition, I have worked as a long-term tutor for several families and adults on a wide range of subjects from Algebra and Calculus to Writing and Physics. My passion for learning stems from my firsthand experiences with students. In past summers, my students and I have counted trees, collected bugs, and banded chicks. (read more)
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ElynnI am a certified high school English teacher and have been tutoring privately for many years. I have taught writing, literature, vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, etc. I am new to Wyzant (so I don't have any reviews). However, I'd be happy to provide references. (read more)