179 Echo ACT English Tutors

...Although, I do have a Masters in Education, I realized very early on that I had little interest in being a formal teacher per se. I find working one-on-one with a student to not only be more rewarding, but a more effective application of my pedagogical tool kit. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone has a different learning style and that my job... read more

...I'm a doctoral student in English and Creative Writing at the University of Utah, where I also teach undergraduate rhetoric and creative writing courses. I have experience teaching reading skills to kids of all ages, and have also taught adult speed-reading and study skills courses. I work with my students to set realistic, individual goals and... read more

...Finally, I also believe that it is important to have a rapport with students; without a level of comfort with a teacher, I have found that students have difficulty in being willing to be wrong and ask questions about things that they do not understand. A willingness to fail and then to be open to correction is an integral part of the learning process... read more

...I have also succeeded in courses on human anatomy, biotechnology and evolutionary biology at the college level. I scored a "6" on the IB HL History exam in 2007. World history was a major focus area of mine in college and figured heavily into my International Relations major. At Dartmouth, I earned "A's" in courses on the history of modern Germany,... read more

..." I took several Advanced Writing Workshops at Florida State University, where I learned specialized techniques in developing rhetorical skills and improving grammar and reading comprehension. I utilize classic Socratic techniques whilst tutoring to ensure that my students are truly learning, not simply memorizing or regurgitating information. I... read more