...I'm Victoria, a PhD candidate in Neuroscience at Jefferson University, doing research on synapse biology and development. Prior to my PhD, I graduated Magna cum laude from Drexel University with a BS in Biology. My areas of tutoring focus not only on many different areas of the biological scien... (read more)
...I believe positive reinforcement is a powerful tool, and in my critiques I aim to highlight what *does* work just as much as what *doesn’t*. I'll also prompt you to analyze your own arguments from a classic rhetorical stance, asking: Which points are based on logic? On emotion? On credibility? (read more)
...I've helped high school students master the skills needed to ace standardized tests for over 15 years. I like to keep a happy atmosphere in my tutoring sessions. And I am always excited to know about great scores and success! (read more)
6 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Grammar,ACT English
...I have always loved writing and keeping a journal, but my experience as a writer for my college newspaper and my MA thesis strengthened my writing skills. I teach my students to write strong claims and use evidence and logic to support their points. Combining logic and good arguments with grammar is a formula for success. (read more)
...In my decade of teaching, I have also supplemented students with 1:1 or small group tutoring, prioritizing students' unique learning styles and needs. For 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with students in diverse learning environments in several grade levels, but my commonality was literacy-based learning. Reading fluency and comprehension is foundational to all academic subjects. (read more)