...I have helped a student with intensive tutoring on the math ("Quantitative") part of her GRE - she was very pleased that her score improved and she was admitted to her choice of graduate school. I have also tutored the Verbal part of the exam. I am quite familiar with the exam, and personally scored 800 on both parts when I took the GRE in 2011. (read more)
...I started work at The Boeing Company as a Mathematician/Software Developer in the Photogrammetric and Satellite Imagery arenas, while tutoring nights and weekends. These arenas required rigorous and validated mathematics. When tutoring it is important for the student to know the whys and not just the mechanics (hows) of mathematics. (read more)
...My background in English Literature (summa cum laude) has proved invaluable when working with students on these lessons. I also have experience working with students with organizational and behavioral challenges and am familiar with the Lucy Calkin's protocol. I am also willing to consult with a student's teacher about assignments. (read more)
...I spent the last year working as a paid writing fellow at Wesleyan University, during which time I edited college writing (both academic and creative) and helped students craft analytic ideas. In this role, I spent time with over 200 students, giving individual, informed writing advice to each s... (read more)
...I look forward to hearing from you!I'm a middle school math teacher in Madison. I have a lot of experience working with students who need help comprehending reading passages. I know how to model what strong readers do and I love seeing students gain confidence in their abilities. (read more)