...I have also helped a student throughout his elementary schooling process, and weekly work with a 5th grader on her homework (mostly math-related). I have helped individuals with their application essays for over seven years. I worked for a university Career Services department, assisting hundre... (read more)
...I've helped coach students to 300+ point improvements on the SAT, 5+ point improvements on the ACT and 25%+ improvements on the SSAT and ISEE. I also tutor math and writing for middle school and high school students. I work with students of all ages in a variety of subjects and academic levels ... (read more)
...I earned a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an MFA in Communications (Film) from the University of Miami. I have extensive experience with young people from many backgrounds and across a range of abilities and interests. I teach writing and literature, and I have taught AP English and Composition for most of my career. (read more)
...I always focus my tutoring approach on application and problem solving. I want my students to truly understand the topics, and I make sure to help them understand how crucial everything they learn is to the real world. I make sure they have plenty of problems to solve in order to ensure they have learned and understood the material. (read more)
...I am certified in 11 subjects including reading. I can teach comprehension, decoding words, special needs, help in vocabulary, and sight words. I would also do an assessment to see what level the student is on as opposed to his actual grade level I have been a Reading and Math tutor privately for 25 years. (read more)