...I like to make grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation practice fun for TOEFL students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I also help them to decipher slang and idioms, which can be unique to each region of the English-speaking ... (read more)
...I have scored very high on standardized tests relevant to medicine: MCAT (521, 99%ile) and USMLE Step 2 (266, 90%ile) [note step 1 was taken pass/fail]. I am mainly interested in tutoring exam prep for these exams, nursing coursework, and high school/college level biology and chemistry. I love t... (read more)
...As a student, I have seen the impact course instructors have on the quality of the education and how enjoyable the class can be. The instructors who make the class enjoyable engage students, leading to a better understanding of the material. Connecting the lesson to the real world is a great wa... (read more)
...When students are given the opportunity to write about subjects that they personally care about and are shown that their writing has a place beyond the vacuum of the student and the teacher, they produce more meaningful and thorough work. I am always open to student feedback and am willing to ad... (read more)
...I know it is hard to ask for help, but learning can be fun and with me as your guide you are going to have that one-on-one guidance in working through writing difficult essays or studying complex terms for an upcoming exam. I have taught introductory English courses for English Speakers of Other... (read more)