...I can meet you at your home and we can discuss and pin-point the academic areas your student needs the most help. By taking a look at your student's information via the school's website or by previous report cards/ progress reports and old tests/assignments, I can better determine how to best su... (read more)
...Since then I've helped three students write college essays and one of my students is eagerly preparing for the PSAT as a sophomore. We are already writing college essays and she is very excited about applying next year. I discovered my love for logic in high school when I spent an entire summer immersing myself in theoretical math, proving obscure facts like 1+1=2. (read more)
...I have been a drama teacher for 33 years at a Seattle public high school. I have directed 33 productions over the course of 30 years of teaching. Of the 5 times that my students entered the English Speaking Union's Monologue and Sonnet Contest, two of my students won first place in 2002 and 2003 and one student won second place in 2004. (read more)
...I then spent another two years tutoring students from 6th-12th grade in algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, physics, and standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE) at a private center. No matter the age or level, my tutoring approach emphasizes active collaboration over memorization. While textbooks ... (read more)
...I have vast experience in helping students succeed on the SAT and ACT. In addition to working directly with countless students, I have trained dozens of tutors on how best to prepare students for these tests. My students practice with actual SATs and ACTs, which facilitates mastery of test content, test-taking strategies, and pacing. (read more)