I help students organize their work, think critically and creatively, and become more accountable for their own learning. I'm fairly unconventional in my approach, which helps me connect with students who struggle to communicate in traditional settings. I offer tutoring and educational coaching on-demand to align with the fluctuating needs of each student.
Here are some things I teach exceptionally well:
Here are some things I teach exceptionally well:
- Learning Skills & Responsibility. Note taking, annotation, and review techniques customized for each student. Plus: planning, organization, time management, creative problem solving, you name it.
- Novel Studies. Most students have no idea how to deconstruct the texts they read, let alone recognize nuance. Thankfully, I am a master at close-reading. Building this skill before you head to post-secondary can make a huge difference in your life. You might even get some sleep. Complex texts, read-aloud passages, reading strategies, writing prompts, in-depth questions to inspire critical thinking and thesis/idea development. We go deep so you're fully prepared for class assignments.
- How to write a freakin' paragraph. Seriously, folks. Beyond sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation, students need to learn what to keep in and what to leave out. And they need LOTS of practice.
- Essays. Including research, outline, writing, and editing, but also the critical thinking bits that help you craft a strong essay with a solid thesis statement and bullet-proof arguments.
- Graphic design. Creating with intention, noticing details, embracing negative space... What can I say? I teach what I love. ❤︎
