Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...as a hobby for myself and friends. Anytime I can find something in my house to sand down and repaint or refinish I take on the project as well. I love learning and expressing myself creatively because it forces me to look at things in a new way and create something that simply wasn't there before. I also like to build creativity in the classroom (or tutoring session) since creative thinking is the root of...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...in Dramatic Arts and Literature. I also studied American History, Calculus, and Astronomy extensively. My areas of tutoring expertise include SAT test prep in all three sections (math, writing, and critical reading), PSAT test prep, US History, high school Algebra, Public Speaking, and Essay Writing. I particularly enjoy helping students hone their writing skills, guiding them to uncover a more personalized style within a cohesive and effective structure. Outside of tutoring, I am an actress,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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A battle-tested veteran of the New York private school circuit, I graduated college in 2013 and now teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make lesson plans based on their personal strengths and areas for improvement in order to fully capitalize on our time together.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...I have taught in a variety of socioeconomic schools in Connecticut, Virginia, and for the past nine years on the coast of South Carolina. I am passionate about bring art to every child's life through art education and enjoy focusing on artists that connect with their daily life through shared life experiences. I also feel with the advent of technology my job is to reinforce and refine their fine motor skills. I have found a...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...understanding will soon follow. During my time spent serving as a volunteer tutor during both my high school and undergraduate years, I was able to help many students increase their knowledge of History, English Literature, and Grammar. Additionally, I was also able to help others gain the skill sets necessary for accomplished essay writing and SAT Verbal Test Preparation. My goal is to always guide the student towards a deeper comprehension of the subject matter,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...a 36 ACT score and had a 4.0 in both high school and college. In high school, I was the valedictorian of my 450+ person class. I have a unique ability to create individualized plans for success. I am academically motivated and will instill this excitement for learning and achievement in those I work with. I enjoy learning the skills and passions of those around me to create an intrinsic drive for success. Let's achieve...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...from Saint Leo University with a BA in Political Science and International Studies and an M.Ed in Instructional Leadership. After nearly 10 years as an academic advisor, I transitioned into the classroom, working primarily with middle school students in English/Language Arts and Social Studies. My passion has been to inspire students to take ownership of their education and discover their own academic and personal success goals. I believe that all students can be successful writers...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...proficient writer and would be glad to assist anyone struggling with essay writing or needing help with literature analysis. When tutoring, I try to emphasize the most important aspects of a subject and then narrow the focus on critical points so as not to overwhelm the student. I enjoy using mnemonics and wordplay to help ease the burden of memorization that is so often affiliated with biology and I understand any frustration a student may...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...Rather, I try to meet students where they are, and find ways to help them accomplish whatever goals they have in mind, be it an SAT score, a better writing style, or a new approach to studying history. I have helped hundreds of students with SAT preparation, and have worked both around the United States and internationally as a private tutor and college counselor, so I am familiar with many different types of students, from...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...in Finance. I've been in the business world for four years now, and I've always wanted to tutor and give others the help they need to match the same educational success that I've experienced in my life. My methods for success are simple, it takes patience and encouragement for kids to find success in certain areas especially in Math and English. If you hire me, you will be getting someone who has a passion in...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...it at various skill levels. Similar to athletics, I find the journey in improving one's writing incredibly rewarding. During my college career, I took a variety of journalism specific, writing intensive classes, equipping me with solid writing mechanics and grammatical skills. At the Writing Center, I also had the opportunity to learn, reading essays dedicated to multiple classes (even sciences), working with their authors to refine formatting, grammar, structure, and more. This only made the...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...with reading or writing across all grades. I've been a learner all my life. I've always loved learning and, recently, I've been finding I love teaching. I'm passionate about helping students find their own love for learning, whether it mimics my own or not. I want students to feel empowered in their education and not just feel like it's something they must do to get it done. I currently work with students conducting after school...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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Hi There! Hola! My name is Claire and I am a Spanish/Public Health student at the University of Minnesota, IB Diploma Programme Recipient, and EMT in the Twin Cities. I love connecting with other students- both kids and adults- specifically in the subjects of writing, Spanish, English, Public Speaking, and other subjects specifically in the IBDP curriculum. I am so excited to meet you and tackle these subjects together!
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...(while also teaching elementary visual arts in the fourth year). During this time, I was the primary first grade Math curriculum planner for my school, as well as a lead planner for first through second grade guided reading. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects and students, my absolute favorite subject to teach is English, including both Reading and Writing, mostly because I find this subject to just be so enjoyable. I believe...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...and a Master's degree in French and Spanish from George Mason University. They have experience as an Adjunct Instructor of Spanish at George Mason University, and an adjunct instructor of French at the University of Pittsburgh. They are currently getting their PhD in French. They have also been trained as a writing tutor in English, French and Spanish. Elsie grew up in France, and continued to learn languages in immersion programs, study abroad semesters, and...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...is for 7th-12th grades English and Speech/Oral Comms. I am also E.S.O.L. endorsed. I have additional experience teaching Biology, Foundations in Health Care, Adult Ed., and Reading Intervention. I especially enjoy working with students to improve their writing skills and discover their voice. I firmly believe that ALL students deserve a quality education that is specific to their needs, and I embrace diversity. I am a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and welcome learners...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...processes, and build confidence in their abilities. I earned my Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from Georgia State University and my MA in English from Ball State University and am currently pursuing a PhD in English, with a focus on environmental literature, Southern Cli-Fi, and African American Studies. I tutor in English, Writing, Literature, and College Essay Preparation. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because it is both a skill and...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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I am recent graduate from The University of Michigan with a bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering. My goals are to educate the next generations of Engineers, Scientists, and Mathematicians.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Austin, TX
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...personal achievement, and a critical life skill that should be cultivated from an early age. The happiness that blooms in a person who learns to find joy in their work, taking pride in setting and meeting goals, is a beautiful thing. In my personal time, I love to pursue my own art, read wonderful books, and cook delicious vegetarian food. I have logged volunteer hours in Guatemala, where I assisted in bringing food and clean...
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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 Austin 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.
