...I have a Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition and teach at a university in the northeast. I love to inspire enthusiasm in my students, and I have a wide variety of techniques and tips I can share that include a lot of visual elements to aid in student comprehension. I hold multiple degrees in English, with an emphasis on academic and research writing. (read more)
...As part of the program I’m in at UConn, I intern in a different classroom each semester. In these internships I do a lot of observing to learn about best practices, designing lessons, and delivering those lessons in both a small group and large group format. I believe that science needs to be learned in an interactive way, and I try my best to make sure I am reaching every learner. (read more)
...I didn't yet understand the true significance a solid tutor can have on a student. As the weeks turned to months, and the lessons started to pile on, I began to realize just how impactful tutoring can really be. I have experienced firsthand the transformative power of a solid and respectful tutor. (read more)
I went to UConn for both my BAs and MA. During my undergraduate years, I studied both English and American Studies. While at school, I spent many afternoons tutoring at nearby middle schools. (read more)
...My tutoring approach is straightforward, practical, and pragmatic: Good writing isn't a mystery or a gift from the gods that others were given but they themselves were denied. It's the result of having a plan, considering their audience, and finding their 'voice,' and I have a wide variety of st... (read more)