...Updating a personal vocabulary list is essential to better comprehension. Reading as though you are picturing the scenario on T.V. is helpful, especially since children are visual. Lastly, choosing to read some material that is less interesting can be a good thing, because children are often ca... (read more)
...If the reading is dry or technical, I teach you tricks to latch on to the material so it feels relevant. If it's a hard topic, I stop at nothing to help you understand from the perspective of how you think, whether it be giving examples, using a metaphor, acting out a concept, or even drawing. I am equally a writing coach. (read more)
...So, I aid in their comprehension and make sure they can start distinguishing and translating the material correctly. Please contact me for any questions you may have. I am extremely flexible with time and can work with you to help you achieve the common goal. (read more)
Hi! I have been teaching English literature and writing courses for over a decade. I hold a BA from Rice University and PhD in English from Rutgers, and am currently a faculty member in the Writing Program there. (read more)
...My poetry has been published nationally and in high school I was recognized as a National Student Poet by the Library of Congress and the White House. I graduated from Harvard with a cum laude degree in English and an emphasis in creative writing. I've been writing my whole life and have a versatile knowledge of many forms, from cover letters to essays to the SAT tests. (read more)