...I currently use a mixture of Abeka's Handbook for Reading as well as some of my own tactics, which are firmly rooted in phonics-based learning. Starting with understanding and mastering letter sounds, we move to short vowel sounds followed by consonants. Afterward, we blend these together (which fosters so much accomplishment!) and then move on to long vowel sounds. (read more)
...If you need help prepping for the MCAT, editing essays, or working on basic science topics, I'd love to work with you. I graduated from Oberlin College with a Religious Studies degree before working as a community organizer and political aide for several years before deciding to pursue medicine. I have two years of experience tutoring high schoolers in English and History. (read more)
...I'm also trained in Lindamood Bell Phoneme Sequencing and have experience with Report Form, Story Form, and Framing Your Thoughts. I began my career working with children as a childcare provider. Over the years I have worked as a Religious Education Instructor, a Camp Counselor, a Tutor, an AVID Tutor, a nanny, and a teacher. (read more)
My name is Bill and I have my Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Master's degree in Education; I have been teaching high school English since 2008 and various online classes since 2021, working with kids of all ages (including my three kids at home). I believe students learn best when the... (read more)
...Personally, I think the ACT math section better covers real world expectations for most students - obviously math and physics students need more skills than the ACT covers, but not everyone in the world plans on being one of those two professionals. For the rest of us (even many scientists), apt... (read more)