...My primary goal as a tutor, substitute, or teacher is developing understanding, and putting that understanding into practice. Success and good grades tend to be a natural consequence of solid and practical understanding. I received my BA in philosophy from Boston University in 1999 and a Licence de Philosophie from the Université de Paris - Sorbonne in 2001. (read more)
...I also taught writing and Spanish language classes. Whether guiding climbing, backpacking, or mountaineering in the outdoors, coaching a mountain bike race team, or teaching academic subjects to students, I have discovered that I have an ability to meaningfully connect with others. I am able to... (read more)
...I have more than 15 years of experience being a tutor. With my current job, I have had 8 years of full time tutoring/teaching with students and curriculum development. For my tutoring sessions, I like to review what was taught in the class, address student's understanding of what was taught, and reteach as I feel is necessary for the student to comprehend. (read more)
...Back in high school, I participated in the National Honor Society, which included rendering community service, and at my school, we did that through offering peer tutoring. This experience tutoring my fellow high school students helped me to further strengthen my desire to help others understand... (read more)