...I am upbeat and fun, and know when to be direct and when to be compassionate. I have a master's degree in teaching, and over 10 years of experience improving literacy in the classroom. I work with learners to help them express what they want to say through their writing, focusing on making sure claims are backed up by clear evidence and thoughtful reasoning. (read more)
...For the past 10 years I have worked with countless writers who face these roadblocks. I want you to know you can overcome them. I have helped undergraduates, graduate students, and adult learners succeed in their writing projects, from first-year composition assignments to doctoral dissertations. (read more)
...English literature is more than my major - it is my passion. In college I was exposed to the greatest classic writers in English (Chaucer, Milton, Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens) and have since become obsessed with the modern masters (Ellison, Joyce, Woolf). I enjoy teaching students how to craft ... (read more)
...Some students even discover that they love learning! The one-on-one environment provides the unique opportunity to find and build on a student’s preexisting strengths and interests. Rather than providing shortcuts and answers on homework sheets, I guide students to use the resources and strategies that they already have to answer their own questions. (read more)
...I have assisted students in reaching all their IEP goals. I am energetic and like to learn having fun and using imagination. I can help any student figure out the specific difficulty in comprehension or understanding. (read more)