...In my tutoring approach, I show students literacy strategies (i.e., practical methods for comprehension and analyzing texts for meaning), often using graphic organizers and teaching note-taking and study skills. I highlight some of the most important reasons for reading literature: for learning ... (read more)
...Truth is most children like learning, when we are young we consider a trip to the zoo or museum an exciting adventure. When a child faces obstacles to their learning, it stops being fun. Once those obstacles are removed learning becomes exciting again. (read more)
...I also enjoy cooking, running, and hiking. I have a CELTA certificate through Cambridge university and have taught ESL for over 15 years that children and adults alike. I majored in Hispanic Literature at McGill University in the beautiful French-speaking city of Montreal. (read more)
...Thank you for reading a bit about who I am and what I love to do. I am an ordained minister and educator with over 15 years experience in these two areas. My teaching philosophy is whole-person oriented. (read more)
...I've been a writing tutor since 2012, and have worked with a wide variety of students at the collegiate level at three different universities now. I LOVE words and empowering student with the mastery of language and the writing arts! Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone feel like they can see the improvement in their own writing, and understanding the power of words. (read more)