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..."great books" course stretching from St. Paul's "Letter to the Romans" and Augustine's "Confessions" to Marx's "The Communist Manifesto" and Freud's "Civilization and Its Discontents") and one section of senior English (we began with several Shakespeare plays and ended with the novels of Dickens, Joyce, and Nabokov). Both classes required a great deal of writing. My Humanities students had short weekly essays for the small 'writing section' and longer essays for the primary texts. My...

...experience through my coursework in history, comparative literature, English, and philosophy at Columbia. I received departmental honors in both the History and Comparative Literature & Society departments, and one of my senior theses, "Cities of Defeat: Spanish Civil War Refugees and the French Concentration Camps of 1939" won the Columbia History department's Charles A. Beard Prize as well as the George Watt Prize. I have also received multiple creative writing awards through National YoungArts Foundation...

...wide range of material. My M.A in English Education provides me with a variety of tools to use when leading students toward fulfilling their academic potential. My goal is to make students feel confident and comfortable in their learning environment, free to ask questions and seek answers. By allowing my patient and positive attitude to play a role in my tutoring sessions, I hope to guide students toward achieving their educational goals.

I love learning, I am a constant student. Always learning, always trying to expand and grow. I love helping people find the joy in learning.

...writing skills in various formats since 2005. Through customized tutoring and in the classroom, my passion is helping students in high school, college, and graduate school with all things writing-related. Whether you need to craft the perfect college application essay, are preparing for the SATs, APs, or GREs, or would like support writing your doctoral dissertation, I'd love to design a custom course of study to help you build your skills and achieve your goals....

...a recent graduate of a Master of Fine Arts Program in Poetry from the University of Florida. During these three years, I taught undergraduate courses in composition, professional communication, and poetry. I have also been a volunteer tutor for both adult and young learners in writing, English, math (at the middle or high school level), and test prep (GED, SAT) for several years. I graduated from Tufts University in 2010 with a double major in...

...a rising junior at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in both English Literature and Spanish. I have plenty of experience both writing and editing essays, and I want to able to help you improve your essay writing skills. Whether it be content, structure, or analysis of texts, I am well equipped and excited to help students grow their skills. Additionally I study Spanish, and can help students learn at a beginner or intermediate level....

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...in New Jersey prisons; after graduation, I hope to work toward becoming a high school mathematics teacher. This summer, I am interning part-time at IntegrateNYC4me, a nonprofit that seeks to integrate New York schools. I believe that quality educational opportunities should be accessible to all, and I hope to dedicate my career toward realizing this vision! My area of specialty is mathematics, ranging anywhere from basic fractions to Calculus 2. I also have experience in...

I am a passionate tutor with a BA in English Language & Literature. I especially love creative writing, poetry in particular, but am qualified to tutor in a variety of subjects. I also have plenty of experience with disability accommodations, adaptations, and assistive tech (including AAC) that may be useful in tutoring for some students.

...graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International affairs from Florida State University. As a French-American citizen, I am passionate about teaching French language & culture to those looking to learn. I am also passionate about Economics and enjoy sharing my knowledge with those who are struggling to memorize formulas and concepts. Finally, as drummer of 11 years, I can help beginners learn the basics of playing drum set and unleash...

As the first member of my immediate family to graduate college, I had to overcome personal obstacles in education and I am always eager to help out younger students who are trying to propel themselves academically

...I was fortunate to have excellent Math teachers who inspired me and instilled my passion for Math. It is my hope that I can inspire my students in the same way I have been inspired. I would describe my tutoring method as very patient and organized. I always try to understand what the student's strengths and weaknesses are and then go from there. I explain each step carefully and then allow the student to eventually...

I'm a student at NYU working on my BM in Vocal Performance. I'm energetic, cheerful, competitive, and I like thinking outside the box. I love figuring things out and learning things and am excited to get to know and teach you!

...and Writing (essays, term papers, stories). In addition to these subjects, I also have experience tutoring Psychology, English Literature and Composition, US History, and Biology. I am also well-equipped to teach Voice, Audition Preparation, Music, and IB Theatre. I thoroughly enjoy rekindling the passion in students to grasp a particular subject they are struggling with. Learning should be presented in a fun, exciting way, while still making sure the student is understanding the material. I...

...eventually landed in college advising - my true calling - after working for the Princeton Review for several years. The college admissions process utilizes the best of my combined experiences whether this means studying individual behavior and interests to build a trusting connection that leads to more accurate placement, coaching students to write high impact personal statements, or managing the process to ensure timely submissions of financial aid applications and scholarship requests. Since 2005, I...

...being discussed. But one educator took a personal interest in me, and introduced me to Joseph Heller's letters. The humor pulled me in, and the insight kept me going. I was struck by a writer's power to put the world in sharp, sane relief. I pursued my newfound interest to a Bachelor's Degree in English at Princeton, and my current pursuit of a fiction MFA at Columbia University. On the professional front, I have served...

...my MFA in Luxury & Fashion Management from Savannah College of Art & Design and my MSL in Fashion Law from Fordham School of Law. I have been an Adjunct Professor in fashion business since 2016 and love working one-on-one with students to build confidence and identify their root source of motivation while of course building knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. I'm available to tutor students in a wide range of topics including English...

...helping people learn and thrive. I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Education and a Master's Degree in Special Education. Since teaching for over 19 years, I've learned that there are many styles of learning and that earning can be a lot of fun. There are many techniques and strategies that I have enjoyed sharing with my students to give them confidence in reading, writing, public speaking, and more. Some of my personal interests are...