...In learning more about study skills, I've benefited from reading some of the key authors on study skills and work habits in recent times, particularly Cal Newport, Todd Henry, and James Clear. I have extensive experience working in writing centers. I was a consultant at the Centre College Writing Center for three years; at the Brown University Writing Center, for five years. (read more)
As a writer/editor with over 25 years of experience, and an MA in Communications/Public Relations and a BA in English, I have enjoyed writing and editing for print and the Web. College entrance essays, personal communications, newspaper articles, webpages, business writing, master degree theses, an... (read more)
...The bulk of my previous experience centers around algebra 1, algebra 2, biology, chemistry, and physics at the middle and high school level. I find tutoring to be a very enjoyable task, especially when that "a-ha moment" hits. Seeing success and confidence on a student's face makes the job worthwhile. (read more)
...History is something that I enjoy studying and am passionate about learning. As an undergraduate, I minored in history, and after getting my M.Ed. I was certified as a middle school social studies teacher. (read more)
...And, it is always essential to find out where your mastery of concepts stops and build from there to the concept under consideration. My outstanding mastery of math will be used to help you reach a fundamental understanding of the concepts. For example, a per cent is just a number multiplied by a 100 to make it easier to think and talk about numbers that are usually less than 1. (read more)