...I work with students on a wide variety of study skills. I focus on test taking skills, organizational skills, and note taking skills with all my students. When necessary or requested I work with students to develop study plans and routines and will walk them through the steps needed to solve common problems. (read more)
...I am experienced in historical writing and analysis as well as tips for memorizing facts, dates, and historical figures. I received a 5 on the APUSH, APGov, and AP Euro exams in high school and have considerable experience preparing students for these exams. I graduated from Swarthmore College with a BA in History and I am passionate about teaching this subject in addition to studying it. (read more)
...Having taught phonics to children of various elementary grade levels, I am qualified to assist students to achieve proficiency in these areas. When I was a pastor in Houston, I conducted a chess tutoring program. In addition to this, twice a month I and two other chess teachers from the local school district held chess tournaments at various locations. (read more)
...I scored 35 on the ACT and 1480 on the SAT myself in high school, and thus have a well-developed test taking method that I share with tutees. When it comes to math tutoring, I make sure to meet every student where they are at, because I know everyone has a different math background, even if they... (read more)
...This thesis was 30+ pages on the juxtapositions and form of argument in Paradise Lose by John Milton. I consider myself an expert in 17th century literature, utopian/dystopian literature and creative writing. I have also successfully tutored students on the PSAT and SAT in all subjects. (read more)