Nancy
Positive, Encouraging Approach to Tutoring in English and Music
Hi! I am an experienced teacher and tutor who loves to help students learn. I have a master's degree in English literature, and I can tutor in reading comprehension, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and SAT and ACT test prep. I also have extensive editorial experience. In addition, I have a master's degree in piano pedagogy and a Ph.D. in musicology. I have taught private piano for many years. I am also a math tutor certified to tutor up through Algebra I and Geometry. I think that I am stronge...
algebra 1
I am qualified to teach Algebra 1 and have recent tutoring experience in doing so. I studied algebra in high school and college and did extremely well in those classes. I am familiar with algebraic formulas involving polynomials, quadratic equations, and solving for multiple variables. I know how to solve problems with exponents, such as variables that are squared or cubed. I have experience with equations used in graphing on the X-Y axis. In fact, I enjoy solving math problems, including algebraic equations, and enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for the subject with my students. I am also a patient teacher and can explain concepts and how to solve problems in algebra to students at any level.
vocabulary
grammar
European history
geometry
prealgebra
reading
music theory
writing
English
ESL/ESOL
SAT math
literature
world history
GRE
proofreading
SAT reading
SAT writing
TOEFL
ASVAB
PSAT
spelling
ACT Reading
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
elementary math
elementary science
ear training
general music
piano
study skills
I am qualified to provide tutoring in study skills because I have had to acquire them in order to achieve the advanced degrees that I have (3 master's degrees and a PhD). I communicate well with all levels of students and am good at finding out what study skills they need, then helping them meet their goals. I have learned time management, how to organize work that needs to be done, and how to arrange and optimize study time and conditions. I can teach students how to approach an assignment and what steps to take in order to complete it. Such assignments may include solving math problems, writing essays, learning facts from a textbook, or how to approach reading material for optimal comprehension.