Experience Summary
6 years experience teaching both middle and high school English.
4 years experience tutoring ACT Exam Prep
Professionally trained in tutoring by Huntington Learning Center
1 year experience teaching Honors English 9th and 11th grades
I have also coached a variety of sports, including 5 years as Head Varsity Basketball Coach for both boys and girls teams at Manoogian High School. Whether it's coaching, English, or ACT Exam Prep, I believe in teaching comprehension and fundamentals!
Teaching Style
My teaching style if fairly relaxed. I believe in pushing students to do their best, but I do so with a blend of humor, analogies, and understanding. My greatest strength is my ability to convey the material in a way that students can grasp it more easily.
My Hobbies
I watch and play a variety of sports, and participate in softball and basketball leagues. I'm an avid reader, and enjoy a variety of authors and genres.
Other Comments
I can assist students in a way that many teachers and tutors cannot! By combining experience, knowledge, and good communication skills, I am able to help students stay engaged and comprehend the material they need to learn.
| ACT |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| 4 years experience tutoring ACT Exam Prep
ACT test tips and "shortcuts" to get a better score
Guarantee to increase ACT English, Reading, or Essay score |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Won an award from Detroit News for fictional short story |
| English |
Proficiency: Expert
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| 6 years experience as middle and high school English teacher |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Expert
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| My strongest subject! I have always had a passion for reading, and the best way for a student to improve grammar, spelling, writing, and reading skills is to READ! |
| Reading Comprehension |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| 6 years experience as permanent teacher (middle and high school)
Expert at demonstrating vocabulary in context and comprehension
English major in undergraduate school and certified English teacher |
| Testing Strategies |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| 4 years experience tutoring ACT Exam Prep
Formally trained by Huntington Learning Center
I can show students great strategies for improving English or Reading scores |