...I assign homework, unless otherwise instructed, and offer periodic progress reports.I worked for three years for an executive search firm. I spent countless hours reviewing resumes, reading cover letters, and interviewing job candidates. This line of work gave me a lot of insight into how people present themselves to prospective employers as well as what signals employers are looking for. (read more)
...I have been totally blind since birth. I have had ten years of tutoring/teaching experience in several locations including Boston and Lenox, MA. I student taught in a fifth grade classroom in the spring of 2015. (read more)
...Good English skills played a big part in my successful career. A few years ago I decided it was time to help others who lacked basic English skills to pursue better jobs and opportunities in this country. I earned a TESOL Certificate from the New School in New York City. (read more)
...I believe in the phonics method, rather that "whole language" or similar strategies. Students need to be able to recognize patterns and the building blocks of words and sentences, and this is what I teach. I have worked as a professional writer for 30 years for general interest, trade, commercial, and corporate publications. (read more)
...Students who are put down or who achieve at a slower rate are sometimes impacted in a negative way and I wish to be the teacher who lifts students up and makes learning a positive experience. This is also why I love tutoring. Working on an individual level with students opens up an incredible amount possibilities. (read more)