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I believe that the ability to think critically is the most important attribute a human being can possess. But what is critical thinking and how does a student acquire the ability? Critical thinking is the ability to evaluate your own thoughts, tastes, and decisions in terms of their contribution to your well-being. It is achieved through the process of learning Read more...
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As a high school English teacher/literacy coach, I have taught for 40+ years in the public schools of Virginia. I have strong and proven skills in all areas related to the typical English classroom: grammar, writing, literature exploration, vocabulary, SOL skill in both reading and writing, journaling, resume creation, college application process, etc. My strongest quality is an ability to Read more...
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I am a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan, with an M.A. in history from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Berkeley. After graduating, I taught history, political science, philosophy, and religion at institutions including the University of Mississippi, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Georgia Southern University, and the University Read more...
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First and foremost I am a teacher/facilitator/guide: I have assisted people of all ages in a vast array of subjects, including ecology, sea kayaking, rock climbing, writing, Permaculture, falconry, Shakespeare (reading comprehension), personal growth/development, mountain biking skills, archery, sustainable edible home landscaping, basic bicycle maintenance, study habits, and of course biology and English (I hold degrees in and am published Read more...
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I make an extraordinary teacher, mentor, tutor, and coach because of a strong combination of human empathy and a deep love of learning. I specialize in the English language and its various literatures, vocabulary, and grammar, as well as creative and critical thinking skills.As an undergraduate, I majored in philosophy and English, with a minor in creative writing. I was Read more...
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I am a lover of English, reading, and writing and communicating. I also enjoy working with kids. In 2010, I went back to school in Massachusetts to attend a post-graduate course for getting my teaching certificate. At the time, I was also a volunteer English language tutor for a married couple from Egypt. I became certified as an English language Read more...
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I am a multi-published author, having published novels with publishers such as Avon, Dell, St. Martin’s Press, and Berkley. My knowledge of English, grammar, spelling, reading, and writing is extensive. I sold my first book in 1989, and sold six more full-length novels as well as numerous novellas. I have won a myriad of writing awards and have also taught Read more...
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Holidays 2017/2018: I’m in India, Nepal, Thailand until Jan. 14. Available to work on-line, but please excuse gaps in internet access.SEPTEMBER, 2017: Congratulations to my 5 students who got 750 or above in Reading/Writing on the August SAT!!!Spring 2017: Congratulations: Tryggvi– $50,000 scholarship to Columbia University School of Journalism! Lydia– acceptance: Dartmouth, NYU! Tina– acceptance at UC Berkeley! Joey– Gallatin/NYU!April, Read more...
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In addition to working for a real estate company and in retail, I am also a full-time student at Albany Technical College majoring in Business Management. In 2011, I started an adult reading program called Get Albany Reading in which adults learned how to identify and define root words and how to build larger words. The classes were held at Read more...
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A former broadcaster and high school English and French teacher, I have tutored students from grades 1 through college in reading, phonics, written expression, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, French, SAT prep, GRE prep, and study skills.I have specialized in helping kids who are below their potential in language, some of whom were severely dyslexic. All have made impressive gains. I Read more...
