...I am aware of the absolute rules that govern reasoned, formal discourse, and I am well-versed in the changing trends that are up for debate in current usage. My grammar credentials go back to 1974 when I first started teaching freshman English. My logic and reading credentials can be summed up in my 99th percentile on the LSAT. (read more)
...I have helped others with grammar not only by proofreading their work but by giving them the knowledge to write and proofread their own work successfully. Grammar can be fun and fascinating. Grammar is about mastering tools to tell your story. (read more)
...After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the SAT writing test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard and achieve their potential. (read more)
...With pre-meds from Northwestern and recent medical school coursework at the University of Illinois at Chicago, my strengths also include AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. My greatest strength ties to my Stanford Ph.D. with a focus on anthropology (cultural, med... (read more)
...When tutoring, I incorporate a variety of visual and interactive tools to keep the student engaged and able to internalize the skills we learn together. One method that I find productive in many cases is to have the student write out a step-by-step roadmap with me. First, we work through an example problem, and I thoroughly explain each step and my motivations. (read more)