...When it comes to reading, I'm skilled in critical thinking and analysis. I love to walk through passages and pull out important themes, motifs, and symbolism. I am passionate about creative writing, particularly poetry writing, and have had training both in college as well as additional workshops. (read more)
...I'm particularly adept at helping you turn challenging work into something you not only understand, but can feel proud of. I specialize in essays, English, SATs, GREs, History, and Geography, with a particular emphasis on writing improvement. I tailor my lessons and curriculum to fit your personal needs and help you reach your goals. (read more)
...I've tutored for classes in Spanish as a first language and Spanish as a second language. I've also taught and tutored multiple subjects in Spanish, since I know Spanish-Language terminology used in science and math. I'm familiar with the vocabulary and grammar of different dialects of Spanish, in addition to the grammatical nuances of Spanish spoken in the Caribbean. (read more)
...I first taught at Landmark School, a school in Massachusetts for students with language-based learning differences. Landmark was a wonderful place to begin learning the craft of teaching; its educational philosophy stresses the importance of both honoring a student’s unique learning style and mo... (read more)
...If you're not listening, you're not helping. Patience is a must. There are all manner of reasons students don't succeed, but sometimes, all it takes is an extra hour of talking things through with someone who's willing to hear you out. (read more)