...I also believe that one of my greatest strengths is the ability to make students feel comfortable asking questions so that true understanding can be achieved. I enjoy working with students to break down difficult topics into understandable chunks while also providing real-world and relevant cont... (read more)
...AP Language and Communication
MCAS ELA grades 8 and 10
Middle and High School reading and writing Over 25 years of ELA high school teaching experience as well as 1:1 tutoring experience for SAT prep (ELA only)Qualified and experienced AP Language and Composition teacher 15 years I am a certified... (read more)
...I work best with older students, where I can more easily pass on complex methods and help analyze more difficult passages, prompts, assignments, etc. I look forward to working with you!I majored in History during my time at university. I have written numerous essays on a variety of topics in Am... (read more)
...I have been teaching chess to elementary school kids for the past five years. My students went on to win the San Francisco Scholastic Chess Championships 4 times in a row, as well as improve their United States Chess Federation (USCF) rating by over 500 points. Some of my personal chess achieve... (read more)
...Because I'm so passionate about the subject, I am patient with those that I tutor because I want them to be successful and excited when they grasp something. I love seeing that look of understanding when something 'clicks' and a student finally gets what they have struggled to learn. Math, with its abstract concepts, is a difficult subject to learn, and can be difficult to teach. (read more)