"I am a certified English teacher and experienced tutor who addresses individual academic needs. My areas of expertise include Test Prep (SAT/ACT Verbal, AP English, SAT II Literature, PSAT, ISEE/SSAT); Homeschooling; Reading Comprehension; Essay Writing, including college application essays; Vocabulary Development Grammar; and Study and Organizational Skills.

For testing, I focus on both content and strategies. Testing strategies are easily learned and empower students to tackle each problem with confidence.

My background includes working with a wide range of students, from at-risk K-12 graders to honors middle and high school students to college students and teachers. With over 15 years of classroom experience, and over 25 of tutoring, I will help you set and reach realistic goals for improvement.

Skills/Certifications: Certified Middle and High School English Teacher in CT, NY, and NJ; Certified K-6; Middle School Social Studies Teacher; Certified Trainer of Conflict/Resolution and Peer Mediation; Certified Business Communicator (CBC); Certified Yoga Instructor (E-RYT) (useful in addressing school and test anxieties and other stressful situations)." less...