How We'll Work

Writing:
We'll talk through your questions and assignments.  We'll discuss your ideas and try to locate what you want to focus on.  I will talk you through your thinking, taking notes and handing you the notes so that you can see what you've discovered.  We'll discuss ways to organize, support, and develop your ideas.  You'll do the writing.  Then we'll talk about revision, editing, and polishing your work.

Reading:
I'll coach you through the reading.  We'll discuss the main ideas and see how the story -- whether history or literature -- unfolds.  We will come to understand the author's thinking and find meaning and connections.

Test Prep:
We'll practice.  We'll look at sample tests and try to figure out what's important and how to best prepare for and answer short answer and essay questions.

Vocabulary and Grammar
We can practice and study words, their use and meaning.  We will look at how the English language works and try to understand the terminology and effect of its grammar.   

Primarily, I will be your coach and advocate as you venture through your education.

contact:  LightbulbTutor (at) gmail.com