...I worked for years as a trained literacy tutor working with kids aged K-3; I am very skilled in using research-based mapping strategies to have that "break-through" moment with your child! Also, I have a lifelong passion for English & History. I look forward to helping your student crack the difficult (but very important!) process of writing that A+ essay. (read more)
...I have also taught biology classes at the high school level with a focus on microbiological concepts. As an adult living with ADD, and I have been able to use my experiences to help students excel. Several of my students have some degree of attention deficiency, and this has given me the ability to use what I've learned from personal experience to facilitate student learning. (read more)
...Varied and engaging lessons and activities give students experiences in analyzing and evaluating what they read, beyond a literal comprehension. Writing well - with purpose, focus, accuracy, and appropriate voice - is one of the hardest skills for struggling learners to develop. It takes a great deal of time to write a good piece, often with several drafts to edit and revise. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Literature,Elementary Math
...I helped them to develop study skills that took advantage of their different learning styles. I currently work with several students that need assistance with their study skills in order to pass their academic subjects. I completed 30 graduate hours in the field of Learning Disabilities at the University of Oregon. (read more)
...Having taught creative writing for years, as well as worked successfully with students on their application essays for college and graduate school, I have the experience to teach anyone how to write more persuasively, correctly and compellingly. I earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell and a ma... (read more)