...I love to nurture an interest in literature, critical reading, and writing. It has been one of my greatest pleasures to see people blossom academically and personally as they discover truths of life and expand their self-knowledge through reading and writing. Many of my students have graduated from colleges such as Harvard, Boston College and College of the Holy Cross. (read more)
...I want to build a positive relationship with all my students. School can be hard at all levels for a lot of different reasons, but I find that caring about my students success can be really helpful. Thank you for considering me as a tutor. (read more)
...I find that students are best engaged in a topic if it is relevant to them, for instance, by connecting a historical event with the news. In this manner, I make sure to introduce the topic in a clear and fun way -- suited to the student -- before making ample room for students to inquire and fin... (read more)
...The tested material changes based on a student's grade level, however, all exams include an essay, which will be sent to the schools. I use practice questions and test prep material to work with my students. For the past 5 years, I have consulted with homeschool families to plan the curriculum for their children. (read more)
...I prefer when the student has some sort of workbook or guide that they would like to cover, but this is not required. Based upon the subject matter, we can develop a program that can meet on a regular basis (weekly, etc.) or in "chunks" to cover specific parts of the subject. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the saxophone and keeping up with developments in the scientific community. (read more)