Writer and tutor/teacher with many years of experience in NYC schools. A calm and reasonable guide through reading/writing projects, executive functioning challenges, and standardized testing. I can help a student to be still, and to break down something that can be overwhelming. I seek to make these sometimes stressful processes as positive and enjoyable as possible.As a tutor, I'm reliable, passionate about reading and writing, and interested in how students think. If you have mastered a concept, you can teach it back to me -- this is what I work toward, with each student. Another regular part of my work is emphasizing a growth mindset; anyone can benefit from practice, in any area. It's not crucial that new concepts come "quickly." What matters is that a learner makes time to practice, asks questions, and analyzes mistakes.In my experience, students value patience, kindness, and empathy. I want each student to have fun in the process of intellectual discovery, to practice self-reflection ("what works for me, as a learner?"), and to *look forward* to writing projects (rather than seeing them purely as a source of anxiety).Please feel free to contact me at dpb267@gmail.com.