Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...and what drives them, and help them align their education with their style and their goals. I grew up in a small Oregon town where I thought I would never do anything exciting--but my education has led me all around the world. I've studied drama in South Africa and Shakespeare in Oxford. I love going new places, encountering other cultures, and--yes--trying new foods. I'm a huge baseball fan and I love games of all kinds--Settlers...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Subject Test in Literature, AP Literature Exam, and AP Language Exam have also seen huge improvements in terms of their test-day performances. Additionally, I have helped numerous teenagers tackle the dreaded essay for college, guiding them as they illustrate their character, personality, and aspirations. Outside of teaching, I am writing a novel and take classes through The Writers Studio in Manhattan. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer and tennis, following current events, and...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...as the endeavor to attain knowledge and wisdom, which is one of the highest human experiences. Tutoring any student is a great privilege and opportunity to nurture and guide individuals as they embark on the great adventure which is the advancement of their education, a task which I do not take lightly. I had to make a choice in picking my major, and I chose for it to be in the field of science. However,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...with a concentration in magazine writing and editing. Prior to pursuing journalism, I worked as a grant writer and a program and case manager for New York City-based non-profits. I graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelors in Science in International Politics, with a concentration in International Security Studies. I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college-level Spanish. I have also taught English, Writing, and Editing to middle school and high school students. As...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...the lessons I taught. I am currently an English Substitute at Eastport-South Manor Junior-Senior High School. I teach mainly English classes from grades 7-12. This teaching experience is valuable, because I work closely with teachers and get to know the students very well. I have learned how to adapt to any classroom and execute any lessons that teachers have left for me to teach. Through my experience substitute teaching, I have learned a lot about...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...AP English (Lit and Lang) and have extensive experience with writing fiction. I have a deep love of literature and helping students to learn how to learn. I believe that all students deserve a teacher who is committed 100% to helping them succeed whatever that looks like for them! I am committed to being a hands-on teacher who sees the need of the student first! When I am not teaching I love being with my...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I'm a scholar of history, and educating the youth is my deep and abiding passion. I work as a high school teacher in Boston and I have extensive experience teaching social studies and English language arts, as well as prepping my students for college admissions exams. I look forward to working with you to achieve your potential and find the success you've been looking for in your academic pursuits!... Academic success is not determined by innate...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I tutor kids of all ages, and specialize in those with ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as those with emotional and cognitive disorders. My preferred subjects are test preparation (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.), Math, Science, and English. ... I think it's very important that I relate to students on a personal level so they truly understand that I want them to do well. Once that bond is made, we can work together...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I am a VCU graduate pursuing my career in teaching. I am incredibly passionate about literature and history and I want to impart my knowledge on to others. There is nothing that pleases me more than being able to help others develop knowledge and understanding of things that I love! Looking to deepen my level of teaching by helping students reach there goals.... I want to be able to relate subjects in which students are having...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...school students prepare for standardized tests. Having self-studied for and earned top scores on the ACT, PSAT, and eight AP exams, including Biology, Environmental Science, U.S. History, and English Language, I understand how stressful and confusing the college admissions process can be. My goal is to make this process feel more manageable and empowering by sharing the strategies and mindset shifts that helped me succeed. Beyond test prep, I have worked as a teaching assistant...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...US History, AP European History and AP French Language and Culture exams. As a tutor, I aim to provide individualized support around your strengths and learning goals while tackling challenges together. My approach focuses on giving you the space and support to use what you already know to tackle new challenges. In my free time, I enjoy reading poetry and experimental fiction, developing my music skills and creating art as I am able.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I have also tutored undergraduate and graduate students who requested support throughout long-term written projects such as term papers and theses. I enjoy tutoring any subject that involves writing, and I have found great satisfaction in helping students organize their thoughts and learn to express themselves clearly and confidently. Many people are nervous and uncertain when tackling a written project, and it is always gratifying when they overcome this block and discover how surprisingly eloquent...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...of the best history departments in the country allowed me to develop a handful of studying, writing, and thinking skills that I try to teach to every student. I believe that all subjects that I teach can be exciting and fun, and it is the job of the teacher to approach the subject in the right way for the student to appreciate the subject. This is not to say, however, that I don't have expectations....
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...the years I've had the opportunity to learn from teachers and peers alike, as well as develop my own strategies concerning these topics. I am currently working towards a double major in International Comparative Studies and Cultural Anthropology and am thinking about a minor in Education or Psychology. I believe that learning can be an eye-opening and comfortable experience for all people and I would love to help assist you on this journey.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...are learning rather than being taught. Reading has been something I have loved for my entire life, something that I can dive into and emerge hours later with a completed story. I want to extend that love and appreciation of reading and writing to as many people as I can. I love anything related to English and would be more than happy to aid in English-related needs! This includes AP English Language and Composition, AP...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...community college students dual enrollment. I have served as an AP English Language and AP English Literature grader. I enjoy helping to prepare students for rigorous courses such as Advanced Placement and standardized tests, such as the SAT. My goal is to provide the tools and environment needed by each student to reach their full potential. Every student comes to a subject or a challenge with strengths, as an educator it is my calling and...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...about helping students excel in all subjects across middle school, high school, and college financial and accounting courses. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I have developed a student-centered approach that emphasizes understanding and application of concepts rather than rote memorization. I believe that fostering a supportive learning environment encourages students to ask questions and engage deeply with the material. My goal is to empower students to build confidence in their skills, which I...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...am also well experienced in how to properly approach timed writings as well as essay writing. In my AICE/AP Language and Composition class, I produced an essay for the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" which my teacher requested an extra copy of so that she could use it as an exemplar for next year's students. I am a member of The National Society of High School Scholars, World Foreign Language Honor Society, Virginia Senior Classical...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...differ and when to use each to assist students with using English fluently. In addition to my familiarity with teaching English online, I also have experience learning a language online, as I took two years of college-level French online. The fact that I have been learning French for several years allows me to take my student's perspective into consideration. I believe that knowledge is our greatest resource and that tutors are in the unique position...
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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.
AP English Literature tutoring can also help you prepare for the essay portion of the test by teaching you proven essay-writing techniques, adjusted to your own unique writing style. Your tutor can teach you how to draw upon material from books that you have already read in order to answer the essay prompts effectively. You can also learn how to successfully plan out an essay in just a few minutes, as well as how to execute that essay in a coherent and concise way within the given time constraints.
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Recent 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.
