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Eric
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Education & Certification
Undergraduate Degree: William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelors, English
Hobbies
Writing, American Literature
Tutoring Subjects
American Literature
AP English Language and Composition
British Literature
Classics
CLEP Prep
CLEP American Literature
CLEP College Composition
CLEP English Literature
CLEP Humanities
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature
Comparative Literature
COMPASS Reading
COMPASS Writing Skills
Composition
Expository Writing
Fiction Writing
GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
Introduction to Fiction
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Other
Social Sciences
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
World Literature
What is your teaching philosophy?
Anytime a student is struggling, there is a deeper issue. My goal is always to get to that deeper issue and help the student to develop that foundational knowledge so that he or she may thrive.
How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?
I like to encourage independent thinking and positive reinforcement.
How do you evaluate a student's needs?
I talk with my students, not just at them, and I listen to what they have to say. I may have a student write a simple short essay or story, or I may go over grammar exercises, depending on the situation.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
When a student is struggling, I try never to beat a dead horse. I may try switching gears and focusing on another related issue, or I may try to come at the issue from a different angle.