Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...on international business - I am highly equipped to tutor students in business courses. In addition, I am competent in tutoring for English courses having taken AP exams and thoroughly enjoy dissecting texts. As I've been enthralled by reading, it has lead me to also become a proficient writer. I've been writing articles, songs, and poems for some time and find writing to be one of my major strengths. Having worked in the music industry...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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I am a graduate of both Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA and Eastern University in St. David's, PA. I received my Bachelor of Arts from VCU in African American Studies with a minor in Women's Studies. I have also received a Master of Arts from Eastern University in Urban Studies with...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...multidisciplinary artist from Texas. They are an Honor's Graduate with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Costume Design with a Minor in Theatre History from The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University. They specialize in Art (General History, Drawing, Painting and Technique), Critical Literary Analysis, Creative Strategizing, African American History, and Fashion (Fabric Studies, Costume Design, Patterning, etc). Their philosophy on tutoring and teaching involves content mastery and relevant integration of lesson content with...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...tutored many of my fellow classmates from high school to college, never earning below an A myself in these classes. While I've studied and tutored many subjects, I am especially passionate about cultivating a love for reading and writing in students of all ages. Sessions in essay planning, organization, and execution, for example, are often the most fun, as students' voices become clearer the more confident they are in their writing. In my spare time,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...am teaching and to understand the way that they learn and think. I love English, and have since I was very young. I was raised by readers and have become a voracious reader myself. I believe English is the most important subject for us to learn because it can bridge the gaps between a variety of disciplines--history, politics, philosophy, sociology--and help us come to a deeper understanding of all of them. I will tutor English...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...related to English, though I certainly specialize in Writing. I am also qualified and available to teach ACT prep. I have an understanding of standardized tests and can help students formulate effective strategies to maximize their scores. As I mentioned earlier, reading and writing fiction have to be near the top of my hobbies list. Also, I would add listening to live music, playing and watching soccer, and collecting records to that list. At the...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...BYU Idaho. Additionally, I'm a former high school English teacher and have an MFA in creative writing. I've had both poetry and short stories published, and I'm currently going through the publication process of my first novel. Although I specialize in creative writing and higher-level English courses, I have vast experience tutoring mid-level math and everything writing related. As father of a 7 year-old daughter and a 4 year-old son, I'm also passionate about working...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...voice or learning to argue a point effectively. I believe in meeting students where they are and building up from there. My tutoring style is flexible, supportive, and built around formative assessmentlow-stakes check-ins that help students reflect and grow without fear of failure. Outside of academia, I'm an illustrator and designer, and I bring creativity and curiosity into every session. Helping students feel seen, capable, and proud of their progress is at the heart of...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...in Coral Gables, FL. I obtained my bachelors degree in Chemistry with a minor in Spanish in just 3 years due to my advanced track. Given that chemistry was my major, I frequently tutored my other pre-med classmates in their chemistry coursework. My final year I acted as a TA for the biology class I had taken my freshman year. Although I love alone time for my own hobbies, I value getting to know people...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...at UIUC. My hope is that when a student is done with my tutoring, they learn how they best learn, and how they individually understand concepts best so they can replicate this learning without my guidance. These skills are what makes a child efficient on a standardized test without being stressed, and that is what I believe I tutor best. I want to help my students reach their full potentials and become confident learners as...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...be as in-depth as needed. While I am happy to advise on grammar and spelling, I will switch the focus to important content concerns if I see fundamental issues that need to be addressed. My goal is to help students stay on task, and to ensure that their arguments in writing are supported by strong details and the appropriate use of evidence. Teaching undergraduates has given me a unique perspective as I now approach my...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...extends to undergraduates planning for graduate school and taking the GRE. I work closely with students on building long-term routines for academic and personal success. As someone with ADHD and years of academic experience (both as a student and a coach), I know firsthand how tough it can be to stay on track. My goal is to help students build systems that work for them and to grow the confidence that comes from finally feeling...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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I am a highly enthusiastic tutor with a keen interest in teaching students with the learning style that maximizes their learning potential. I aim to not only raise your child's grades but also foster characteristics of an independent learner to ensure their future academic success.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...Dabney regularly teaches ESL, Math, Science, Speech and History in K-12 schools, primarily at 6-12 grade level. This new career opportunity in the K-12 system, has provided Dr. Dabney the opportunity to commit even more to doing her life's work, by helping young students discover their own talents and opportunities, through hands-on learning in a classroom and online in a virtual learning environment. Dr. Dabney is currently serving as an associate professor of Business Professions...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...foundation in all STEM fields with an emphasis on maths and biology. I am also very familiar with coding (specifically Java, Python, Matlab, and R) and have applied these languages in programs such as simulations, machine learning, and image analysis. I love working with students of any age (I have experience working with students ranging from 6-18) and will work WITH you to develop a method of learning that is most effective FOR you. I'm...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...with a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Business from Brandeis University. I prioritize access to a quality education. I work to provide personalized and differentiated instruction for every student in my tutelage. I work with parents and other caregivers to create the most well-rounded, successful learning plan for students, and work as a team with students and parents to develop learning goals. I help students to develop ownership over their own learning, and to...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...Bachelors of Science. I studied Psychology, English, and Gender Studies. I will be completing a dual masters degree in Social Work and Theology and Ministry from Boston College. While in high school, I served as a peer tutor for a wide range of subjects. In undergrad, I worked as a Teaching Assistant for an Abnormal Psychology class, as well serving as an ESL teacher for resettled refugees and immigrants living in Alabama. I spent three...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...University. Over the past 5 years, I've gained experience privately tutoring students from 1st-12th grade in subjects ranging from simple math to AP Chemistry. I am capable of tutoring a variety of subjects including basic and complex math, English, biology, and chemistry. I am most passionate about teaching math, I find it rewarding to the confidence of students to grow as they become better at math. My strategy for ensuring my students' success is to...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...of Law. While I was in law school, I was the Managing Editor of the Barrister Newspaper. I have a BA in Political Science and a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan. Over the years, I have garnered experience in teaching and tutoring. While I was at Michigan, I volunteered with the student organization, Intellectual Minds Making a Difference, by tutoring Detroit high school students in ACT prep. After I graduated...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Summit, IL
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...Cruz in Psychology, graduating Cum Laude. While attending college I had the opportunity to work for the University's Learning Support Services as a tutor and mentor for my fellow students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Women's Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Writing, and Research. Few things are as rewarding to me as helping others to achieve their goals in and out of academia. I find that passing on healthy...
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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 Summit 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.
