With almost 20 years of study, I built a strong command of grammar, analysis, and reading in Classical Latin. I hold both a BA and MA in Classics. I am also able to assist in Ancient Greek, English, History, and Writing. For the last 10 years, I have taught Latin to students grades 6-12. (read more)
...Most importantly I want my students to know that I am not the harsh English teacher with the infamous red pen. Will we learn about grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. Of course! (read more)
...I am absolutely passionate about English. I love that point in all ages, when the student "gets" it. One of the nicest things about tutoring is when I work with a family from PSATs right through College Acceptance. (read more)
...The chief values I espouse in argumentative writing are logic and verbal clarity. At the same time, all effective critical writing must move from generalities to specifics, including pointed evidence from the text. In creative work, vivid language works to eschew the general observation and replace it with specifics of time and place. (read more)
...I have learned and utilized many methods and interventions that work for living and learning with ADHD. In addition, I have a niece with Down Syndrome, whom have also worked with and learned a great deal from. I have used ABA Therapy to work with her; and I have worked as her Advocate securing her services with the School System. (read more)