...My approach includes direct instruction for students. I target the weak areas/skills of students by remediating and providing students with opportunities for specific and direct teaching. I provide high yield strategies for Reading, English, and Writing thus increasing one's knowledge, skills and abilities for the designated subject areas. (read more)
...I have been a book author for National Geographic three times, have edited and proofread books for a publisher for fifteen years, was a features writer for a large newspaper for fifteen years, and have had many other high-level professional writing and editing jobs over the past twenty-five years. I know words. And I enjoy tutoring one-on-one. (read more)
...When I was younger, in high school and in college, I remember being so intimidated by math. I had great teachers willing to patiently help me, and I loved the feeling of mastery that came when I understood how to do problems that seemed impossible. Now that I teach math, I love to see students feel that same sense of mastery when they get it! (read more)
...The teacher in me loves that! I'm vaccinated, but would prefer online lessons at this time.Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and proofreading are all essential to becoming a better reader and writer. Having taught high school English for many years, I feel more than qualified to help my students learn in an interesting and meaningful way. (read more)