...I also served on timed essay reading panels several times so have first-hand experience scoring test essays. I've tutored spelling as part of the dyslexia program I use for fifteen years and have five years' experience tutoring Spelling with the Ulster Literacy Association, using their materials... (read more)
...I've used a student-centered approach to teaching recognizing that there are different learning styles. I've emphasized reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Not being a "natural" standardized "test taker" does not mean that one cannot be successful academically with test-taking strategies. (read more)
...Tutoring caters much more to an individual student’s needs rather than a typical classroom setting. I am an Applied math major at a distinguished STEM university. I’ve received 5’s on AP calculus and statistics, as well as a 740 on the SAT Math. (read more)
...In the past, I had attended ESL teaching workshops in Japan and South Korea. I took the knowledge gained from those workshops and applied it to my classes to create a fun, dynamic learning environment. I have a friendly teaching style that is very positive, and my neutral North American accent is very easy to understand. (read more)
...I have been a book and magazine editor. Graduate work was in American Studies, before I went on to receive an MA in teaching from Manhattanville. My freelance writing has run the gamut from general interest to literary profile to sports journalism. (read more)