"Hi! I am an instructor of Philosophy and Political Science at Virginia Tech. I’ve worked with students of all ages for the last ten years, both as a professor and as a private tutor. I am knowledgeable across all areas of the Humanities and can tutor in most subjects up to college level, with an emphasis on philosophy, politics, social studies, and ESL. I also teach Italian to native English speakers and English to Italians.

DOCTORAL AND MASTER’S

I can read your entire thesis/dissertation and: (1) provide feedback on content, argument strength, and overall coherence; (2) help you respond to your committee’s comments and edits; (3) ensure style consistency in APA, AMA, MLA, and Chicago; (4) help with research, reading lists, and exam prep; (5) work on layout, pagination, and all other technical issues in Word, Pages, or Google Docs.

UNDERGRADUATE AND HIGH SCHOOL

I can help you with: (1) reading comprehension and argument reconstruction, including homework; (2) quiz and test prep, including semester-long tutoring and final exam review; (3) English literacy skills, especially for ESL students, including TOEFL/IELTS test prep; (4) prewriting, brainstorming, and paper outlining; (6) strengthening your paper’s content and original voice; (7) improving your research skills; (8) ensuring your paper's adherence to your teacher/professor's required citation style; and (9) fixing your grammar.

MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

I can work with your child on: (1) improving reading comprehension; (2) grammar, usage, mechanics, punctuation, spelling, and other basic literacy skills; (3) finding a writing voice and developing healthy writing habits, including creative writing; and (4) research skills and recognizing scholarly sources. I can also develop a home-based curriculum to help introduce your child to advanced subjects, such as philosophy and critical thinking, based on your expectations and requirements.

Whether you're 6 or 60, I look forward to working with you!" less...