...At the Cambridge School of Weston, I tutor international high school students in language acquisition, writing essays, and reading comprehension. At Brandeis, I taught writing courses to English language learners and native speakers using current political debate and news events, government poli... (read more)
...I also volunteered after school with students helping them with English, including essay editing, project organization / planning, grammar, reading comprehension and general homework help. My approach to language teaching has always been one of balancing form (grammar and vocabulary) with cultur... (read more)
...I have a solid understanding of many literary genres: novel, essay, short story, poetry, plays, biography/autobiography. I do well explaining character development, theme, plot, tone, language and point of view. I help students understand and find examples of irony, foreshadowing, symbolism, an... (read more)
...Trained in scaffolded education and simplifying content for mastery, I ask my students pointed questions and, in turn, offer straightforward explanations. Tutoring, for me, is a means of confident education. My students take as much pride in their education as I do in theirs. (read more)
...I enjoy supporting students and being their cheerleader, particularly during stressful times (such as college application time), or in subjects they might struggle with. I am patient and gain so much joy from seeing students grow in their learning! I also worked as an Oral Communication Tutor w... (read more)