...In the lessons I break down concepts into smaller chunks and will move on to a new subject quicker. In order to assure they have understood the lesson I will do a quick review of the concept the next lesson. I also am constantly either guiding them through the steps or having them guide me thro... (read more)
...I also enjoy cooking, running, and hiking. I have a CELTA certificate through Cambridge university and have taught ESL for over 15 years that children and adults alike. I majored in Hispanic Literature at McGill University in the beautiful French-speaking city of Montreal. (read more)
...In my free time, I enjoy writing my own poems and fiction. In my tutoring approach, I show students literacy strategies (i.e., practical methods for comprehension and analyzing texts for meaning), often using graphic organizers and teaching note-taking and study skills. I highlight some of the ... (read more)
...Boredom is painful, so I work hard to avoid it. I don't want to receive it, nor inflict it on others. Once I find out what a student enjoys, what he or she enjoys, whether content or activity or energy, becomes part of our interaction. (read more)