...The first point is a student-centered approach to teaching. I believe that a successful instructor is not someone whose main focus is to provide information for students but rather someone who encourages students to look for information. Thus, I recommend that students come to class as active agents, not as mere onlookers. (read more)
...I have worked in nine cities in seven countries outside of the United States. All my work has been in education and most of it has been in English with individuals or small groups of students. I enjoy tutoring because everything is about what the student needs and wants. (read more)
I was born in Russia and moved to the U.S.A. to get my Master's degree in TESOL and PhD in English (American Literature). I have been teaching and tutoring since 1999. I am genuinely interested in the success of my students, and tutoring gives me an opportunity to see them grow in a short time. I... (read more)
I’m Mary! I graduated from Ball State University with a degree in English Education. I spent the last seven years in a high school English classroom, where I focused specifically on reading comprehension, writing, and test prep for English 10 students. (read more)