...Seeing a student develop their unique writing voice while maintaining accurate core writing skills is rewarding for both the student and myself! In addition to teaching, I have done private tutoring to address the common core state standards for language arts and English. My masters degree was specialized in methods of language and literacy instruction. (read more)
...I can help you improve your reading or writing skills, public speaking, basic conversation, or pronunciation. I will also tutor students who want to prepare for a specific test-- SAT, ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS. In addition to ESL tutoring, I tutor native English speakers who need to boost their writing skills or would like papers proofread. (read more)
...I am certified to teach elementary school K-6 and Reading K-12. I hold a Dyslexia 1 certification and also have training in Wilson, LETRS, and Reading Recovery. I tailor my lessons to match the individual needs and interests of my students, while using a multi sensory approach focused in the science of reading. (read more)
...I'm always coming up with new ideas to teach different concepts to kids to increase their motivation and confidence. Specifically, I work with students with students that are gifted, on the autism spectrum or have ADHD. Here are a few testimonials: "Mary has a huge heart for helping others. (read more)
I am on the faculty at a community college close to Boston, teaching everything from freshman composition to literature surveys. Students enter my classes, no matter the level, with a vast range of abilities and experience, and my goal is to have them leave with the skills necessary to thrive in fu... (read more)