...I began coaching writers while still in high school, and have continued through the graduate and professional levels. A lifelong theater practitioner, I have a 10+ year career as a theater director, with work performed in New York, Los Angeles, and regionally. I received an MFA in Directing from Carnegie Mellon's School of Drama, where I also taught three semesters of Acting for Non-Majors. (read more)
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10 Subjects: includingSAT Math,Algebra 1,Algebra 2,ACT Math
...Over the past five years I have taught college courses in composition, literature, creative writing, and technical writing. I have tutoring experience in writing, English, Spanish, and test preparation. I currently score for the SAT essay section, as well as for the AP English Language and Composition exam. (read more)
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