...Reading Skills and Fluency using structured phonics as a foundation. Reading Comprehension instruction includes elementary, middle and high school strategies for textbooks, novels, primary sources, internet articles, essays, etc. Reading comprehension instruction includes note-taking skills. (read more)
...I employ the use of props, games, online educational resources and platforms. I also use educational handouts designed with specific techniques for maximizing learning based on style, breaking large assignments into smaller more manageable tasks, and teaching effective study, time management and... (read more)
...I am already approved to tutor in other standardized tests -- ACT, SAT, GRE -- with categories of questions similar (and more challenging) to these. In addition, I have practice materials and test-taking techniques to teach for the ISEE, and can apply these as I have with exercises with students... (read more)
...I am originally from Massachusetts. I got my undergraduate degree in chemistry from Boston University, went on to get my PhD in organic chemistry from the University of California, and proceeded to do a postdoctoral fellowship at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. I loved teaching undergrads chemistry during my graduate studies and hope that I can be of help to you. (read more)
...Random Details: I am the mom of two teenagers and 3 cats. I sleep best outside. My most important object is my snorkel mask and my favorite gift is a sign my family gave me that says, "You smell like low tide". (read more)