...My specialty is linguistics, but I also have a background (B.A.) in sociology from Bowdoin College, and my dissertation research has given me a specialty in gender studies. I also have experience working as an editor for a nonprofit organization, and I have worked with students in writing except... (read more)
...One of my favorite pastimes is reading and I try to pass my love of reading onto my students. When teaching reading, I not only focus on reading comprehension, but encourage my students to look deeper into what they are reading. In addition to basic plot, I have them delve deeper into themes, symbolism, imagery, and other literary techniques common in literature. (read more)
...Many students get lost in the language of math. They often see formulas but not what is needed to make them work. I have had extensive experience during my college days at the tutoring center and beyond in tutoring students in different areas of math. (read more)
28 Subjects: includingACT English,ACT Science,Reading,ACT Math
...I love the English language, along with its nuances and its quirks. Late in High School, I discovered I also love Public Speaking. I competed three years in Forensics (Speech and Debate) on the High School level, and another three on the collegiate level. (read more)