...My students, whether they had come to me with an SAT composite below 1000 or were preparing for a reputable private university, have jumped almost 200 points although results of course vary. In the college application essays, I have also tutored students who struggle to write a complete sentence... (read more)
7 Subjects: includingWriting,ESL/ESOL,Grammar,ACT English
...I am a big believer in “interdisciplinary” course approaches, such as English discussed from a perspective of related humanities and social sciences. Understanding the historical context of literature not only adds an interesting dimension, but it also can be a big help with SAT Critical Reading... (read more)
...Finally, I've taught students in elementary and middle school as a substitute teacher. In each of these roles, I've mentored and tutored students individually to build comprehension and mastery of a given subject. I have a BA in English, and master's degrees in English and Instructional Systems Design. (read more)
...I meet the students where they are, and sometimes we may have to go backward to move two steps forward. I use different techniques and strategies to help students understand math rules. I meet the students where they are, and sometimes we may have to go backward to move two steps forward. (read more)
...On the final day, the student is given a pre-test to make sure they are ready for the test. K- Fractions, Coins, Telling Time, addition, number ordering, recognition, words, counting 1-100, subtraction, missing numbers, patterns, sorting
1st Grade- Word Problems, Odd/Even, Place Value, Measureme... (read more)