...I led a creative writing workshop for incarcerated adults in Chicago. I wrote original lesson plans on literary devices, narrative styles, and composition techniques, and then workshopped participants' pieces. I have also tutored high school students on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Sections of the SAT. (read more)
...I then typically brainstorm with my students about what they already know about a topic, what they'd like to know, and what questions they'd like to answer; I am here to help uncover answers, not give them, and I feel students learn best when they feel personally invested in a topic. From there,... (read more)
...For about 20 years I directed a small comedy company in which my work included working with actors in different media -- radio, television, stage. I was also one of the actors. For about 20 years (overlapping), I presided as a judge in small claims court, where I was practicing public speaking all the time. (read more)
...I have been teaching and tutoring college and high school students in English composition since 2006, so I have had a long time to perfect my teaching methods. I strive to create an environment where a student is engaged in the work and enjoys learning to read and write effectively. Before each... (read more)
...I look forward to helping you become successful at those things which seem tough right now. Since 2010 I have provided remedial help and in class support to mainly K-7 students, covering a wide variety of subjects including math, science, reading, writing, and history. I have also worked with a... (read more)