Hello! My name is Jake Landes and I am currently a reading tutor at Northeast Middle School in Reading, PA. I’ve been doing this for a little under a year, but have loved my time, so far. (read more)
...I have worked with students ranging in age from elementary school to postgraduate, as well as with many people for whom English is a second language. When tutoring, I draw on 25 years of experience as a writer and editor, a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Public Relations/Communications, and a Te... (read more)
...Following my graduation, to further hone my conversational skills, I participated in the rigorous Middlebury Summer Language Program, known for its "Language Pledge." This requires all students to only speak, read, and write in their target language for the entire duration of the 8-week program. ... (read more)
...I have to say it was a thrill when I would see the "light bulb" go on after discussing a work that students didn't quite get before that discussion. I enjoyed flexibility, feedback, and humor in teaching. While I enjoy my retirement, I also still enjoy helping students "get it." While my home is in Barnegat, NJ, I am willing to travel short distances. (read more)
...There's nothing I love more than discussing literature with students. I always say no idea is too 'out there' as long as there's evidence in the text to support it. Let's talk about what you're reading. (read more)