Top-notch English, Writing, Grammar and Test Preparation

I have a B.A. cum laude from Duke University, and credits toward an M.A. earned at Oxford University through Middlebury's Breadloaf School of English. For 9 years I was an administrator and editor at the Harvard Institute for International Development in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I've taught both privately and in schools. My strengths are English and Writing (National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist) and Organ and Voice (professional singer and organist). I also teach Math and Art at a private high school cooperative. I love to see the progress that comes with one-on-one help, encouragement, and practice. My students find me kind and energetic - we enjoy each other. I have been tutoring in English, Art, Math, voice, piano, and Latin privately for several years, and I am homeschooling my own children (grades 3-11) using a classical curriculum.

Katherine's Subjects

Math:	algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, prealgebra
Music:	piano
Art:	drawing
English:	ACT English, ACT Reading, English, grammar, proofreading, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	ACT English, ACT Reading, GED, PSAT, SAT reading, SAT writing, SSAT
Language:	Latin
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), elementary math, grammar, reading, study skills, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	grammar, Latin, proofreading
Homeschool:	algebra 1, algebra 2, elementary (k-6th), English, geometry, piano, prealgebra, reading, SAT reading, study skills, writing

Writing

Proficiency in writing comes from immersion in language - excellent language. The more well-written and articulate words you read, the more your writing will improve. This process can be accelerated, though, by learning Latin/Greek roots and extra vocabulary, by strengthening grammar skills, and by reading, thinking about, and writing about literature. Through a combined program of reading, writing practice, grammar, and vocabulary, I help my students beef up their English skills quickly and thoroughly... Read More

English

In teaching English, I use a combined program tailored to each student's needs. The most important thing a students can do to increase their skill in English is to read well-written and articulate books - books which are slightly above their present level and which introduce them to interesting sentence structure and rich vocabulary. Along with assigned reading I give vocabulary, grammar, and writing practice. This can be specific if the student is preparing for a standardized test like the ACT... Read More

ACT English

Proficiency in English comes from immersion in language - excellent language. The more well-written and articulate words you read, the more your English will improve. This process can be accelerated, though, by learning Latin/Greek roots and extra vocabulary, by strengthening grammar skills, and by reading, thinking about, and writing about literature. Through a combined program of reading, writing practice, grammar, and vocabulary, I help my students beef up their English skills quickly and thoroughly... Read More

Elementary (K-6th)

I have over 20 years of experience in education, through teaching in public and private elementary schools, private tutoring, and homeschooling my 6 children using a Classical curriculum.

Piano

I am Organist at St. Stephen's Church in Sherman TX, and I studied organ at Duke University with Fenner Douglass and Peter Williams, graduating in 1987. I also taught music at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in Delafield, WI 1999 to 2001. I have given recitals at the Harvard Divinity School Chapel and Duke University Chapel. My piano study was at the Pittsfield Community Music School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. I work with my students on developing their sightreading skills, interpretation,... Read More

Drawing

Drawing is possible and delightful for everyone! For the past few years I have been teaching drawing and watercolor to grades 2-9. I have found that all students can learn some basic principles of drawing which will help them to take joy and satisfaction in their art. Creativity is only part of it. Having an understanding of basic shapes, ways of seeing what's really there, perspective, shading, rendering three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional paper, and many other aspects of drawing will... Read More

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Education

Duke University (Literature and Music) Middlebury College (Graduate Coursework)

Such a blessing to our family!! — Mrs. Y. has been an answer to prayer for our family! My niece was struggling with middle school math, so we came to Wyzant to find support for her in that area, but we got so much more. Mrs. Y. has been loving, kind, professional, and knowledgeable the entire five months we've been with her. She often goes above and beyond, contacting my niece's classroom teachers for updates and emailing me detailed ...

— Toni from Sherman, TX

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