I am the English Language Arts Department Supervisor at Henry James Memorial School in Simsbury where I also teach eighth grade English Language Arts. In addition, I have experience teaching at he high school level, grades 9-12. I have experience tutoring students who are preparing for both the SAT and the ACT in addition to also working with students to obtain their GED. (read more)
...Results: I was able to help students improve their understanding of essential concepts in the subjects I trained the students on as evidenced by their progress in GPA and Scores. In sum, I helped students achieve top 1-10% in 95% of the time. And I have built a positive strong reputation among students, parents, and colleagues. (read more)
...My students have been accepted into Penn State, the University of Connecticut, Lesley University, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, the University of Hartford, High Point University, and many others.I have published a novel, a memoir, and have a book of essays forthcoming. I have taught all ages of writers. I bring my passion for writing into every tutoring session. (read more)
...When working with a student, I find out what their goals are and work backwards to implement a lesson plan that will satisfy these goals. On top of that, I've found that a cheery disposition and sense of humor can do a great deal to make the tutoring process as painless as possible. I have tutored students in five continents, mostly preparing them for the SAT and ACT. (read more)
...I always say that you don't have to be super smart to become successful; you just need the right techniques, tools, and attitude to make difficult subjects truly enjoyable.I've tutored geometry and taught it in the classroom for over the years. I love math (and geometry in particular), and I inj... (read more)