
Sarah
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Vassar College - Bachelors, English
Graduate Degree: New York University - Masters, Humanities & Social Thought
reading, yoga, baking, dance
AP English Literature and Composition
AP French Language and Culture
College English
Comparative Literature
Conversational French
French 1
High School English
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Tests Prep
What is your teaching philosophy?
Every student benefits from a personalized curriculum. Whether it is a problem of comprehension, lack of interest, or poor time management, I believe in directly addressing every student's specific needs first.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I like to first have a conversation about the subject matter and what the student hopes to get from a tutoring program. (A student who is terrified and anxious about writing is very different from one who just needs to brush up her skills for an upcoming test). A short, timed personal writing prompt is a great way to both get to know the student and assess his/her performance.