Tests:
SAT, ACT, GRE, SSAT, Subjects: Literature, World History

Philosophy:
I believe that successful performance is built upon self-knowledge and self-discipline. Oftentimes we perform below our potential not because we lack ability or intelligence, but because we fail to recognize thought patterns, habits, and attitudes that misdirect our intellectual energy. To overcome these pitfalls, students must be willing to examine and re-program how they think in order to reap the greatest advantage from what they know. The insight that students can gain from this self-examination and training will not only prepare them for high-pressure standardized tests, but will also prove valuable in future academic, professional, and other challenges.

Bio:
Maura Elford is currently pursuing a M.A./Ph.D. in English literature at the University of Maryland, College Park. She earned a B.A. in English with Distinction from Boston University, where she tutored undergraduates in writing and biology. She has also taught English as a foreign language (EFL). She currently teaches introductory composition and literature to undergraduates at the University of Maryland.

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