...My Bachelor's degree was in English from Grinnell College, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects. I am NYS certified in elementary education and literacy with a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education. I also have more than eight years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. (read more)
...It was this experience that sparked my passion for education. I truly enjoy working one-on-one with a student: whether it is plotting out a paper; deepening analysis; correcting grammar and spelling; or close-reading literary texts, each stage of the writing process is an opportunity for growth for the both of us. Most of all, I enjoy learning from my students! (read more)
...In high school, I received a 35 on the ACT. While working for Varsity Tutors, I have helped many students reach their target score on the ACT and SAT. I received a 35 overall on the ACT and a 35 across all individual sections. (read more)
...I am passionate about what I do and I know that any child can learn through their own learning abilities. With experience teaching and tutoring children ages 3-5 and being a preschool teacher, I have the acquired skills to help children with phonics. I am pursuing a Masters in Instructional Tec... (read more)
...I have taken "The Bible as Literature" classes and continued to read and study on my own. I have also published several book reviews on Biblical texts. Although I teach in a religious school that does not belong to my tradition, I find that I am often more knowledgeable about Biblical allusions and references than my students are. (read more)