...I've offered individual and small group tutoring on IB Extended Essay, AP Capstone, SAT/ACT Writing and Reading sections, and in college level writing and research projects as well. I'm an expert in getting my students to write compelling and unique college essays for US, UK, and European univer... (read more)
...I taught for 45 years in Montgomery County as a high school English teacher. I have great prowess in writing, grammar/usage, literature--any area of the English teaching discipline. I work well with all levels of students, and have a calm, receptive demeanor. (read more)
...I left academia some years ago, but continued to tutor privately in Latin, math, and SAT prep. I have enjoyed tutoring very much, and so wish to offer my services more widely. I received a 790 on the math SAT and an 800 on the GRE (both before "re-norming"). I have since tutored high school and college students in many aspects of math, including most recently statistics. (read more)
...I won’t talk above their level and expect them to ‘just know it’. I explain topics in full detail and will provide alternate explanations and examples. I bring a textbook with me and sometimes bring worksheets and other helpful tools. I can honestly say that I have helped dozens of kids raise their grade after meeting with me 2-3 times. (read more)
...In college, I also took additional math courses: all three Calculus courses, Linear Algebra, and Mathematical Proofs. Growing up, my mom taught math, and her passion for students understanding and mastering concepts has shaped how I approach tutoring. I prefer to use a socratic method, asking s... (read more)