...I discovered my love for teaching as a TA in college, and now have years of experience tutoring one-on-one in academic writing, business writing, reading comprehension, grammar, college essays, graduate school personal statements, resumes and cover letters. I also have volunteer experience with ... (read more)
Hi, I'm Kirsten (pronounced k-ears-ten)! I am a high school Latin teacher and tutor with 12 years of experience, a Bachelor's in Ancient Greek and Latin, a Master's in Education, and a post-bac in Latin Studies. I have taught all levels of Latin, from Latin 1 through AP Latin, and I can help you wi... (read more)
...My favorite aspect of teaching and tutoring is offering students hands-on, practical support to help them overcome reading comprehension and writing challenges. I am particularly skilled in assisting students develop their vocabularies and reading practices, as well as hone their writing skills ... (read more)
...I enjoy giving students techniques to enhance their creative use of language. I have taught College English and am an editor/writer. I have tutored elementary grades 2, 3. and 7 in reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing and social studies. (read more)
...However, I know that good spelling is necessary if you want to become a good and fluent reader, and compelling writer, or a robust communicator. As a test-taking strategist, I know how important spelling is to help you determine the etymology, and therefore, the meaning of words. Good spellers simply perform better on standardized tests than non-spellers. (read more)