...There's a big difference between knowing a subject and knowing how to teach it. I have a relaxed, authentic, good-humored approach that makes concepts clear, puts students at ease, and allows them to focus on and truly understand the material at hand, even when they have struggled with the same ... (read more)
...I have done quite well on several standardized tests, including the general and subject (chemistry) Praxis exams. I recommend students prepare for standardized tests by working through practice exams for relatively short periods of time several times a day. This gives them familiarity with the test format while identifying areas to focus on during tutoring sessions. (read more)
...I've taught and tutored ACT prep to more than 210 students. All the test prep geniuses say you don't need to know much science for the ACT Science section, only basic stuff like "males are XY and females are XX." (True for mammals, but not birds.) They say it's really about reading numbers off o... (read more)
...I am dedicated to helping students improve their school performance and achieve their academic goals. Since my objective is to help students succeed, I strive to be not only a homework helper but a great teacher/leader/mentor transforming students' academic lives. I believe there is so much I c... (read more)
...I speak English, French, German, Hungarian, and Spanish and have had to learn advanced grammar in college in all of these languages as compared to the minimal high school levels. I have also written over 100 term papers, edited 5 computer manuals, and written 2 cook books. I know grammar well! (read more)