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James
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Education & Certification
Undergraduate Degree: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, English
Graduate Degree: Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Writing
Hobbies
Writing, reading, playing guitar, fishing, traveling, cooking, visiting museums, and outdoor activities.
Tutoring Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
American Literature
Business
Business Writing
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
Other
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that education empowers people to create the lives they desire, regardless of status or circumstance. It is the teacher's responsibility to activate that power through imagination, excellence, and empathy.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Ask questions that reveal the student's goals, passions, and learning profile.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Teach the student to think critically, organize information in their thoughts, and use logic to solve problems through creative ideas and insights.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Devise a learning strategy that integrates a student's passions and interests with their academic goals.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
Return to the beginning of the lesson and carefully proceed through it until the specific skill or concept that poses challenges is identified. Use that information to create another pathway to learning the information.