Jessica M.
- Washington, DC 20064 ( 23.3 mi )
- Drama Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 05/2009
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $48.00 to $53.00 /hr
A Little Bit About Me...
With regard to my teaching philosophy, it is always my goal to cultivate in my students a more refined sense of writing as a rich, flexible system, and to increase both their facility and confidence in writing effectively. In short, to instill in them recognition of how important it is that they are able to convey their ideas both correctly and gracefully. I am a firm believer that great readers make great writers; this is the primary benefit of Literature and Composition courses. Not only does having an increased familiarity with the literary canon provide a multitude of excellent examples of various styles of composition, argument, and appeals, it also has the potential to lead students to reflect upon the truly inspiring and astonishing accomplishments of humanity. Regardless of the setting, my day-to-day life is that of a teacher. When I am not in the classroom instructing English st ... read more