Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
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...the University of Miami (UM) on an academic scholarship, and I am majoring in English Literature and Creative Writing. Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, I decided to continue my academic career in the “Sunshine State”. When I am not in school, I work as a home-school teacher at the Miami Learning Center, where I teach English and Literature. In addition to teaching and attending college, I work as a freelance-writer and reporter for magazines...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
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...school English teacher. My thesis explored the use of mise en abyme, a post-modern literary device, in graphic novels. My six years of work as an outdoor instructor in Vermont have nurtured my passion for experiential education, which I have completed through my work as a writing and French tutor. I have extensive experience editing college essays and helping students prepare for the Writing and Reading sections of standardized tests. I love canoeing, reading, and...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
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...to be the best you can be on your own. In my personal time, you can usually find me reading genre novels/manga, creating some sort of art, watching movies, or playing TTRPGs. While I don't consider myself an artist, I do think I'm artistic, so I really mesh with creative people; I'll also talk your ear off about wrestling or football, too, so don't worry too much if the interests I have here don't seem...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Biography
...observed that a great many obstacles in a student's educational journey can be overcome through a personal and case-by-case approach on the part of the teacher or tutor. I also believe that early educational success is the foundation for lifetime achievement and general well-being, and I try to relate this in motivational terms to all students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, running through Brooklyn, and seeing almost any movie in theaters.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Biography
...my approach to supporting students struggling with any and all aspects of the writing process, including time management, idea development, argumentation, research, drafting, revising, organization, and editing. Whether students are working on their college applications or preparing an analytical essay, I assist students in all stages of the research and writing process. From the early brainstorming stage to the final draft, I work with students to develop effective and sustainable writing practices that suit their...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Biography
...a range of topics, as I have experience with multiple types of papers, from dissertations to lab reports. My goal is to build confidence and problem solving skills in clients, helping them succeed in and outside of the classroom. I believe that honing writing skills is important for everyone. Everyone should be given the opportunity to understand the beauty of communication through writing. Whether a paper needs proofreading, a topic needs brainstorming, or a client...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Biography
I have been a classroom teacher for over 10 years, mainly in secondary classrooms. However, I have experience teaching and tutoring students from ages pre-school to adult. I love seeing the "light bulb" go on for a student when they discover a new concept or read a new piece of literature. ... My personal teaching philosophy is that all students can learn at high levels.... In a first session, I think it is important for the...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
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...personalized learning strategy, formulate and meet individual goals, as well as maximize general academic success at all grade levels (and into college, in some cases). I am currently a graduate student at the University of Toronto pursuing a Master's degree in Medieval Studies with a specialization in antique languages, including Latin and pre-modern German. I attended the University of Florida for my undergraduate degree, where I dual-majored in History and Medieval/Early Modern Studies with minors...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Biography
...to impart on other students. I sincerely believe that academic expertise is best attained when students prioritize understanding over memorization. I am a nationally ranked policy debater, and I intend to continue this activity on Dartmouth's nationally competitive debate team! As a varsity tri-athelete and college research assistant, I stay busy all the time exploring interests within and outside of academics. I am a huge foodie and Hans Zimmer enthusiast, and I am always happy...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
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...tutoring throughout high school, where I worked with a group of special needs students. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Science (especially Biology and Chemistry), and Humanities, which are most strongly reflected in my own studies. In my experience in the areas of reading and writing in particular, strong literary thinking skills helped me to be more creative and set myself apart in many of my...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
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...challenges, during the time in which he attended virtual school. I assisted him in his day-to-day schoolwork and helped provide outside resources to ensure information retention. I am excited to share a positive learning experience with other students, and inspire a love of learning. I recently graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University's Psychology program, with a minor in criminal justice. I have tutored students for the last 5 years in English, History, Psychology,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Biography
I am a Middlebury College graduate and recent Brooklyn transplant. As an English Literature Major I love working with students seeking to improve their skills as analytical or creative writers. Whether it's a close reading, research project, or college application essay, I can help students refine the structure of their and express their ideas in the clearest way possible. ... I believe students are most successful when they feel their ideas are valid and worth discussion....
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
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Hi! My name is Amber, I've been working in education for 5 years. I've tutored, substituted, and taught my own classes. I've had experience either tutoring or teaching English, Social Studies, Science, Math, and Theatre Arts. I've worked with elementary, middle, and high school students.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Biography
...I like to be challenged. In psychology, we learn about the importance of practice when it comes to learning. Even a behavior that seems awkward or unnatural can become easy with good coaching and practice. Sometimes a slight change in our thinking can make a huge difference. I moved from California to Texas in between San Antonio and Austin. The people here are so warm and friendly! We're super happy to be in Texas and...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
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...learning, teaching and interacting with people about the subject matter that I am very passionate about. I do not believe that any subject is superior to another, and that together they form the basis of a well-rounded, informed individual. With regard to my particular areas of expertise, History, Social and Political Sciences, I feel that these areas all interact, and react, to each other and form an essential part of our human story; the story...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
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...with a minor in Theater and Performance Studies. Starting in Fall 2025, I will pursue a Master's degree at the University of Chicago in the Master of Arts Program in the Humanities. I have prior experience tutoring for both college application and academic essays, helping students tell their stories and structure their writing. Most importantly, I'm passionate about making reading and writing feel accessible and fun for students of all ages, though I have most...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Biography
...each student in order to build confidence . By being confident, making goals , and managing time , as well as subject proficiency, any student can feel in control of his or her learning experience. I offer tools for focusing as well as reducing anxiety around taking tests. I tutor multiple subjects including creative writing, business writing, and college entrance essay writing. I love to work with children and teens of all ages.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Biography
...the tools to connect, adapt, and explain concepts in a way that resonates. I approach each tutoring session with patience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to meeting students where they are. I understand that every student learns differently, so I personalize my instruction to match their unique needs and goals. Tutoring is more than just helping someone get a better gradeit's about building confidence, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong love for learning. I look forward to...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
Biography
...that tutoring gives me the opportunity to be a problem-solver, discovering the best strategy to work effectively with each individual student. I enjoy helping young people reach their full potential by passing my knowledge on to them, as well as the challenge of adapting to each student's learning style. Besides working as a tutor, I have been an investigator, an IT consultant, a radio DJ, and a pilot. It is exciting to use these diverse...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cleveland, OH
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...their families to apply to college), I provided college essay help and was the lead teacher for a semester-long photojournalism/spoken-word course. Last summer I worked at an educational nonprofit in New York to support educational workshops and help organize a College App Essay Bootcamp for 150 students. Two summers ago I was the Teaching Artist Cadre Development & High School Readiness Project Intern at an arts and literacy non-profit in Chicago called Changing Worlds. The...
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The AP English Literature and Composition exam is one of the most difficult exams on which to achieve a perfect 5. Not only do you have to be well versed in the traditional canon of English literature, covering everything from Chaucer to Fitzgerald, but you have to be ready to tackle both essay and multiple-choice questions that test your ability to recall, interpret, and expand upon key concepts, themes, motifs, and character traits. Although you may already be enrolled in an AP English Literature class at school, preparing for the AP English Literature exam with a private tutor could further help you boost that score toward a coveted 5.
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Your personal tutor can help you learn how to actively read a passage while highlighting the most important concepts and identifying material that is likely to show up in the questions. You will also learn how to eliminate nonsense answers, how to find evidence that supports an idea in a passage, and how to select the correct answer choice in the most efficient manner, ensuring you do not run out of time on test day. You can even set goals with your tutor on your time limit, such as making sure that you have ample time remaining for the written or multiple-choice sections, depending on the one that you are the most challenged by.
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Recent Cleveland AP English Literature and Composition Tutoring Session Notes
Today we worked on responses to Freakonomics. We finished the first two chapters and she is going to work on the next four over the weekend. These will be done by Tuesday so next week we can start on a new book and a new set of assignments.
The student and I reviewed one of his essays for English. He is an extremely bright student, very impressive but wants to improve his grades his is earning on his timed essays. We thoroughly examined and dissected what he wrote and the areas he needs to focus on to earn a higher grade. He has some slight trouble with proper word choice and being able to identify an author's tone and how to write and analyze that. I went over that with him and told him he needs to keep in mind the global idea and vision of what the author is trying to accomplish, keeping in mind the genre and rhetorical strategies the author is employing.
We went over the student's government, English, and chemistry material. Much of the session was spent reviewing what is currently being covered in his classes. We reviewed organization and study skills.
I helped get the student started on a research paper. She selected a prompt, brainstormed topic ideas, took extensive notes, developed a tentative thesis statement, and devised a plan for getting started on research.
The student and I worked through her annotated bibliography assignment, editing her existing sources and annotations as well as developing a number of additional possible sources. We discussed how the creation of the outline for her research paper influences the selection of her sources, and vice versa, and came up with a rough outline to guide her through the creation of the rest of her bibliography. We made plans to meet again on Thursday in order to edit the upcoming additions to her bibliography.
During our session, the student worked on his rough draft for his Personal Statement while I proofread his rough draft for his Frankenstein assignment. Once I was done proofreading and he had written his rough draft, we edited his Frankenstein paper. He is going to print off the paper so I can do a handwritten edit of the rough draft and we can finish the final draft at our next session.
