Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...I have tutored students at all levels, from middle school to graduate school, and I have formally lectured undergraduates, graduate students, veterinary students, and technical college students. I love learning and am an enthusiastic teacher. My teaching philosophy, in a nutshell, centers on involving the student learner. How do they think? What interests them? Engaging students and working to avoid frustrating them is vital to effective teaching. It can be very challenging in a classroom...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...passionate about my whole life. I am, however, also comfortable with many other subjects, including french and writing skills. Additionally, I really enjoy helping students prep for standardized testing, particularly the SATs. My tutoring style tends to be a combination of challenging the student to work hard on their skills, along with plenty of encouragement. My goal is to show students how much they can do on their own, even when they feel it is...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...company in Houston in which I served as lead tutor and conducted all business operations. After graduating from college, I moved back to Arizona and am excited to have the opportunity to continue my passion of helping young men and women achieve academic excellence through tutoring. I have experience tutoring elementary through college-aged students in all academic disciplines. My primary areas of focus include: math, English, and standardized test prep. In my spare time I...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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My educational qualifications are complimented by my professional experience throughout university which has given me opportunities to witness many of the concepts in application. My fundamental understanding of concepts and ability to learn quickly is an asset I use to help students and support them to ensure succeed in their studies.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...favorite things to tutor are the GRE and the SAT, in part because I feel like a high score on these exams should be accessible for anyone if they are given the tools for success. As a former high school and college debater I enjoy having an opportunity to help students talk their way through the various logical challenges within these exams, as well as develop the kind of self-awareness and mental discipline that is...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...Methacton High School in 2020 and am currently a first-year Cognitive Studies major and Neuroscience minor at Vanderbilt University on the premed route. I tutor everything from AP exams and SAT standardized testing to basic Mandarin Chinese, but my favorite subjects by far are the humanities. As someone that has taught art and language classes to primary school children in the past, I absolutely love working with fellow creatives, and I will do my very...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...from science fiction to romance. My short stories have appeared in two print anthologies and several online venues as well. Personally, I'm fascinated by the mechanics and psychology of storytelling and the way stories shape how we understand ourselves and the world around us. More than classroom instruction, I believe the best way to improve your writing is by reading and by practice. That's why I encourage a practical and hands-on approach to learning the...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...Simply send me a message and we can coordinate a slot that will work best and take it from there. I look forward to meeting and assisting you with your academic goals soon! I have a very structured process, so each and every one of my lessons is tailored to my students' preferences and learning pace. Lessons are well-organized, as I follow a pace and pattern that allows equal time for lecture and discussion of...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...test and only vaguely understanding the material can be extremely stressful. That's why I am more than happy to share my knowledge with others who are struggling! Tutoring is a great way for me to spend my time helping others excel. I am currently a student at Rice University in Houston, Texas where I am majoring in Mathematical Economic Analysis. I have a strong math background and am also to teach test prep, having scored...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...a great plus! No matter my students' grade levels or current academic achievements, I am here to take them above and beyond. Subjects I tutor in: - Adult Literacy - Composition (All Grade Levels) - English Grammar and Syntax (All Grade Levels) - English Language Arts (All Grade Levels) - Introduction to Fiction (All Grade Levels) - Linguistics - Literature (All Grade Levels) - Phonics (All Grade Levels) - Reading and Reading Comprehension (All Grade...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...literature, including an emphasis on writing, reading, speaking, and listening comprehension, as well as essay writing at all levels. I've taught at Georgetown University for seven years, and presently teach at the German Language School of Washington, DC as well. Previously, I taught at the George Washington University, in addition to overseas, teaching English language and culture, as well as advanced essay writing, in Austria and Germany. As a tutor, I look forward to helping...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...new hobby, I create a space where students feel safe, seen, and comfortable being themselves. My background spans writing, education, social work, and the arts including theatre, visual arts, and photography. These creative roots sharpened my storytelling, communication, and critical thinking skills. In academic and professional theatre, I focused on dramaturgy, directing, dramatic literature, and playwriting (yes, it's spelled that way)all of which inform how I guide students through writing and research. Students often tell...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...just finishing my MA in Anthropology from Boston University. I also have an MA in Asian Studies from Cornell University. I love learning and working with lots of different people. I have spent extensive time living, studying, and researching in North India. I love traveling and meeting new people. These passions and educational experiences inspire my love of learning. I have experience teaching biological and cultural anthropology at Boston University. I have a BA in...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...articulate their words onto paper and strengthen their comprehensive skills is the most rewarding task in my mind. I am a huge advocate for education and believe that everyone has the ability to improve upon their current abilities. Learning is a lifelong journey that occurs both in and out of the classroom setting through experiences, passions, and hobbies. Great writing comes from within, and everyone has a story to tell. My story, my experiences, includes...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...freshman at the USC Honors College double majoring in Biology and Spanish on a pre-med track. I have taken both the SAT and ACT several times, and know the ins and outs of the process. I am especially proficient in English and Spanish subject areas, but love to tutor all disciplines. Apart from academics, I have played the piano and guitar for over 10 years, and also love to surf and read. I can't wait...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...also received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Linguistics from the University of Tennessee. I currently teach intro writing courses at Oregon State and have assisted with a variety of literature courses as well. While I tutor a myriad of subjects, I'm most passionate about literature and writing. I firmly believe that reading and writing are instrumental parts of both education and life more generally, and I am very interested in helping students...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...I want to help students learn and grow, so that they can reach their full potential. I also believe that education can help students develop the skills they need to be successful in life, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. I am also passionate about helping students because I believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed. I have seen firsthand the impact that education can have on a student's life, and I...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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My name is Kat, and I love to tutor and work with new students! I have experience working with students of all ages. I'm patient and kind, and I believe my students' interests and educational goals are top priority. Thanks for considering me as your tutor!
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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...have developed a passion for helping students improve on standardized tests. I have over three years of experience tutoring students from grade 4-11 for a wide range of subjects. I am particularly passionate about helping students improve in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and essay writing. While many students find these subjects daunting, I think that with the right strategies, anyone can improve in these areas. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy reading, writing short stories,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
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As an experienced English academic tutor, I am passionate about helping students strengthen their writing skills and discover the beauty of creative expression. I believe writing is not just a skill but an art that can be developed with patience, practice, and encouragement. Through thoughtful guidance and a supportive approach, I aim to help each student find their voice, sharpen their academic writing, and enjoy the creative process along the way.
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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 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.
