...I thrive on helping students understand that which they've previously found to be difficult or impossible. I have a track record of turning non-readers into readers, coaxing poetry out of resistant writers, and unlocking long-hidden math skills. I love investigating history, making sense of science, and demystifying geography. (read more)
...I then typically brainstorm with my students about what they already know about a topic, what they'd like to know, and what questions they'd like to answer; I am here to help uncover answers, not give them, and I feel students learn best when they feel personally invested in a topic. From there,... (read more)
...Regards,
RichA little General Music back-story:
Some of my first memories of playing an instrument were banging on pots and pans to my Dad's jazz records, then at 8 years old, I picked up the the Saxophone, followed my Trumpet, School Choir, eventually discovering Guitar, and the rest is histo... (read more)
...My scores on the math sections of the SAT and GRE were nearly perfect and I am confident I can guide you to success in whatever goals you have. As someone who studied Cognitive Science as an undergraduate, I had deep exposure to graduate level seminars and concepts in psychology. As a medical student, I received extensive instruction in psychiatry and psychological frameworks. (read more)
...I always prioritize making learning fun and engaging, and so we would start with light, easy games. As we built his confidence, we transitioned into more challenging short stories and even books. By the end of the school year, he was a full year ahead of his grade level! (read more)