Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...summer of 2021, I have tutored students from elementary to early undergraduate studies and I am most passionate about the topics of Math, History, English, and Literature. I find it fulfilling to aid students at all levels with standardized testing and regular academic subjects. Importantly, I aim to form personal connections with each student. I advocate strongly for all students to have an equal opportunity for success no matter their origin, and I take pride...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...and tutoring students of many ages, from middle schoolers to older adults. Education has unlocked many new experiences and opportunities in my life, and I am passionate about helping students improve their own lives through education. In my tutoring sessions, I cover both specific topics (like literature or history) and general academic skills (like note-taking and test-taking strategies). I leverage my extensive experience with standardized tests, competitive admissions, and multiple levels of higher education to...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...make me well qualified to help students in my areas of expertise. I believe in helping students find their own strengths and turn their weaknesses into strengths. In my tutoring, I guide students to learn and grow. I try as much as possible to get students to find answers themselves. I'm ready to provide answers where needed, but then I always try to make sure that students have a grasp on those answers and know...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...These included courses in Roman history, Latin literature, Latin and Greek composition, study of translation, and study of historical linguistics. I am deeply committed to teaching. During my undergraduate, I was heavily involved in mentoring younger students in my department. I taught a class on Greek literature in translation as a volunteer teacher through Splash at Yale. I helped moderate discussions of current events between high school students as a board member of Yale Model...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...Troy State University. I served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, with several assignments in training and education. I taught Advanced Radar Maintenance courses, Communication and was an Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech. I'm currently working in Human Resouces for a Fortune 14 company and also have great experience in relating education to real-world business applications. My goal as a tutor is to encourage students to master simple, effective study habits,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...Spanish, I managed to teach my students successfully, with many going on to Ivy League Universities. I am experienced in teaching English, reading/writing K-12, AP Literature 6 yrs AP Language and Composition 6 yrs ,Test prep for AP Lit and AP Lang as well as writing for the GRE. Currently I have a seasonal position, working for ETS grading GRE and AP Language and Composition tests. I have graded these tests for 6 years. Also...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...English language programs for Thai graduate-level students. When I returned to the United States, I taught refugee fifth grade boys in all subjects for a year. I have tutored middle school and high school students in Geometry, Algebra, Writing, and Chemistry. And I have tutored college students in Biology. For tutoring, I create personalized study strategies based on a student’s strength and weaknesses. I work interactively to encourage independence and critical thinking. I believe that...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...testing, sharp thinking will always triumph; I can help you cut through the fog of the test to reveal just how sharp you are. I have volunteer experience teaching high school students in test prep and both essay and creative writing, and paid experience teaching reading skills to elementary and middle school students, all one to one. I want to show you how reading and writing can be engaging and enjoyable, and don't have to...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...taking courses in a wide array of subjects ranging from contemporary American fiction to ancient Indian classics. My first teaching experience came in college when I had the privilege of creating and teaching a series of literature courses at a local community center. There are few experiences I find more enriching than facilitating a meaningful dialogue centered around great works of literature and art. While literature and art are my passion, I also tutor in...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...to help my students succeed. Whether that means putting in extra time outside of sessions or using resources outside of Varsity Tutors, the most important thing to me is that the students I help are ultimately successful. Everyone has a unique style of learning that works best for them, and I promise to adjust my approaches and strategies to work best for you! One of the most rewarding experiences for me as a tutor is...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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I am a second-year professional pharmacy student at Purdue University pursuing a PharmD. After graduation, I plan to complete a 2-year residency program specializing in pediatrics. Although I tutor in a wide range of subjects, I am the most passionate about math and science. I strongly believe that becoming a mentor for students is necessary for success.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...also devoted to her students as individuals. She never hesitates to believe in her students, even when they cannot believe in themselves." I have a lifelong love of learning. The subjects I'm most passionate about teaching are high school and college English, including AP courses, as well as creative writing at any level. I create personally tailored, fun exercises and activities. My goal? To help my students feel safe expressing themselves and gain confidence. In...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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I am currently employed as a special education ELA teacher on Long Island. I am passionate about education and helping students to achieve success.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...from the University of Redlands with a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Psychology. I am an experienced elementary and middle school tutor. While I most enjoy teaching English, I have experience tutoring in all middle and elementary school subject areas. I have tutored students in one-on-one sessions and after school "homework help" programs. In my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, swimming and baking. I also volunteer at the San Diego Humane...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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Libby holds a BA in Professional Writing from SUNY Cortland. During her undergrad, she tutored Spanish and English Language Arts. Currently, she is a creative writing MFA candidate at Drexel University where she teaches undergrad creative writing as an adjunct. Libby is passionate about creating lessons that appeal to every type of learner--visual, auditory, and hands-on. She also has experience working with neurodivergent teens and adults.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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I have a Ph.D. in Hispanic literature and have taught for almost 20 years (Spanish, literature, reading, writing, grammar, Latin American history, SAT and ACT prep, and introduction to humanities). I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...Secondary Teacher's certification. My passion is to help students find their own passion and identity in the world, and to help them how to think critically. I tutor in a variety of English subjects, ACT prep, ukulele, and songwriting! I have experience in both outdoor and museum science education, and I have tutored students in science, English, writing, and music. When I'm not pursuing academics, you can find me riding my horse, playing guitar with...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...years of experience tutoring K-12 students in basic math and English concepts. While I tutor multiple subjects at various levels of difficulty, I am most passionate about English, specifically in essay writing. As a mentor, I believe that my job is to reinforce agency and confidence in the learner. This is done best when education is treated as a mutual transfer of knowledge, and I am always learning something new from my students.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...about the opportunity to pass my love of learning on to my students. I believe that every student has the capacity to engage with even the most challenging material, as long as they have the right guidance. The process of learning should be rewarding, and I think that it is never too early, or too late, to enjoy learning. I believe in a personalized approach, keeping in mind the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...it like one! All games have rules. There are free points on every test that can be won by just knowing these rules! -- Study smarter, not longer. Once we know the rules, we can apply them to make our study hours more effective. Fewer hours spent cramming and better scores! -- Relax! Being anxious about your grade doesn't help you take the test. I know techniques to help manage the stress of performance anxiety,...
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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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Recent Hickory Hills 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.
