Experience Summary
I graduated with high honors from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and an initial license to teach at the secondary level. After receiving my diploma in June of 2010, I applied and was accepted to the Lynch School of Education at Boston College where I am currently studying for a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. My focus is in both secondary English and English as a Second language instruction. I have coursework and tutoring experience that covers both types of students. I gained tutoring experience as a writing tutor at the Calderwood Writing Center in Charlestown High School, Boston while supporting the literacy achievements of a diverse group of learners.
Teaching Style
When I tutor a student, it is important for me to understand what he or she needs. If the student does not know, I help figure it out. Once we discover what is needed, I encourage the student to look for strategic, organized ways of fulfilling that need. Some students need help reading a text closely to uncover meaning so they can develop an essay with solid evidence, for example. Other students struggle with SAT or MCAS writing because they are not yet familiar with the standard forms. Yet other students benefit from support in writing letters of application for various purposes. It is my goal to make sure students' writing comes out cogently and articulately.