About Me

About Me:I am a graduate of Chapman University in Orange, CA, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations. I have spent the past eight years as an editor, as well as a web designer and developer. My interests include: reading (literary fiction, young adult), watching films, hiking, soccer, playing board games, traveling, cooking and writing. I am currently enrolled in the Literary Fiction Writing Certificate Program at the University of Washington. Tutoring Experience:I tutor students in English-related subjects: reading, college essay writing, essay editing, and grammar and mechanics. I have edited essays and research papers for high school, college and grad students, both ESL and native-English speakers. I provide feedback on content, organization, word choice, sentence structure, and grammar. I aim to give positive feedback before pointing out where they can improve in their writing as a means of making them feel encouraged and good about themselves. Tutoring Philosophy:Be Engaging: I strive to make learning fun and interesting. Students are more likely to stick with it through the challenging lessons if they are engaged. This can be achieved through learning games or by incorporating their interests into the lesson. Listen: Often, tutors and teachers focus too much on what they are saying and don't spend enough time asking questions directly to the student. By having them explain a concept to you in their own words and listening intently to their responses, you can discover a lot about a student's learning style and why they might not be grasping a concept. Be Patient: Students easily become frustrated over subjects or lessons that they aren't understanding. I strive to be as patient as possible and maintain a positive attitude. This provides an environment where students feel comfortable and encouraged to keep at it. Be Flexible: Every student has different needs and different learning styles. I am open to switching gears and trying new tactics when my usual methods don't work for a particular student.

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