...Learning vocabulary in a systemic and engaging way, based on examples from literature, can become not only a way to increase SAT and AP scores, but can be a gateway into a deeper understanding of the text. I do not teach vocabulary so that a student can pass a test; I work with vocabulary so t... (read more)
...My name is Emily and I’m a first-year at the University of Chicago studying Economics and Political Science. In high school, I received a 35 on the ACT with 0 missed questions on English or Reading, a 1550 on the SAT with a 760 on the English section, and a 39 on the IB Diploma with all 6s and 7... (read more)
...If your goal is 100 and your score is in the 70s, don't take a TOEFL course. Just study English. As your natural English gets better, your score will go up. (read more)
...What I love most about teaching others is that you get to relive the experience of learning something new. I would like to focus most on where the student is struggling and then adapt my teaching method to their needs. I don't have any direct experience tutoring, yet, other than tutoring family members and friends in high school mathematics such as algebra and pre-calculus. (read more)
...In college, I concentrated my major in literature. I have extensive experience reading literature and writing papers about literature. I feel very comfortable understanding and interpreting themes in literature. (read more)