...Over the last 15 years, I have taught dyslexic students in a reading lab and screened for dyslexia for a school district. I use the Orton-Gillingham method and supplement it with Read Naturally and a computer program called Fast Forward. Using multi-sensory techniques helps students acquire phonemic awareness and comprehension. (read more)
...I spent years as a journalist in newsrooms across the country before putting aside that writing career to teach. I’m also an acting graduate of The National Shakespeare Academy, which renders me an exceptional Shakespeare tutor. I also teach independently with Success Prep, Varsity Tutors, and The Curie Learning Center. (read more)
...Tutoring is awesome because of all the lasting connections and relationships I can make with my students. Math can be a hard subject area for students to excel in because of the complicated methods that several school systems are implementing within their lesson plans. I am an efficient and sim... (read more)
6 Subjects: includingSAT Math,Geometry,Algebra 1,Elementary Math
...I have a BA and MA in Political Science, which required frequent research and repeated textual study. My previous tutoring experience included designing studying strategies for a senior taking AP Language. My approach to tutoring study skills is based on determining my client's preferred learni... (read more)
...I have taken and passed the PRAXIS for math. I have also been tutoring math for about 7 years now, for students from the 4th grade to college level. I have, in fact, tutored adults aspiring to become teachers, for the PRAXIS exam. (read more)