Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...chance to explore the sciences! I thrive on expert study guides, flashcards, or the effort behind exploring the perfect learning processes needed to excel in a course. Whether helping a student memorize and comprehend over 100 vocabulary terms in a day or supporting them as they craft a 40-page Term Paper over an entire semester, I will approach every session with the same level of patience, flexibility, and attention to detail required. Every student has...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...them, and then coming up with improved ways of merging those effective strategies (at writing an essay with a thesis statement, for instance) with what were time-tested and worked well for me. As a tutor for standardized tests, I do the same, but also draw upon specific literary-minded questions that I asked on a routine basis as an Instructor of World Literature. The one I think is most relevant to the SAT and other standardized...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Herman Melville, I love the opportunity to work through complicated or dense books to build the tools of literary critical analysis. Through this experience, I see individual and personalized feedback on student writing as a necessary component of developing their writing and composition skills. I take my students seriously: in terms of what they're able to achieve in the classroom, the support they need to meet those expectations, and what they plan to do with...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...school, and now that I am enrolled in college at the University of Texas at Austin, I am able to apply my personal experience in the college application process to help out my fellow students. I have lots of experience in taking Advanced Placement courses as well as standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT. I am a passionate teacher and would be honored to help you achieve your academic goals.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...majoring in Biology and specializing in upper division science courses. I went on to receive my Master's degree in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida. From my experience, some courses come easier than others, but with enough effort everyone can excel. I believe that a tutor should be knowledgeable, personable, andabove allpatient The only feeling better than helping someone is the feeling that they get when they make a breakthrough. I am passionate...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...but you always can expect a compassionate and humorous yet progress-driven approach from me. I'll help you break academic goals down into bite-sized, non-intimidating tasks-- my infectious energy has been known to make even the SAT seem fun and manageable. In addition to SAT, SAT II, PSAT, and AP test prep, I am an extremely experienced and capable writer and will help you structure and stylize your college admissions essay or school writing assignment such...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I have a MEd in Secondary English Education, a Masters in Literature, and 15+ years of tutoring or teaching experience. I believe we all need to find our WHY. Mine is to help students who struggle with English and school. I teach students reading and writing skills, but I also teach them to find the joy in education that is often lost when they struggle.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...people out in mathematics and when I work with people, not only do they get better but I can also improve my tutoring ability. I've worked with students of all ages from 5 years old all the way up to 60 years old. I have a handle on a whole range of topics in mathematics, due to my college work in pursuing a Bachelors in Mathematics. I am currently a senior that is 2 semesters...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...a suitable candidate to assist in orchestrating your future through academics, but the most auspicious quality I possess is my attitude. I spent most of my time as a mentor, tutor and supplemental instructor at Midwestern State; I taught History and Spanish mainly, but also Grammar and Essay Writing. I have a love for sharing knowledge and teaching study patterns for different types of learners. I have been assisting my friends with study tips and...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I genuinely believe that the close reading and analytical thinking skills that we practice in English classes make us more critical consumers of a variety of texts: from news headlines, musical performance, art work, to a written narrative. I'm starting my 12th year teaching AP Literature & Composition.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...in Theatre with a minor in Business Administration. I consider myself an actor, director, and educator. I'm currently a theatre advisor at a high school in Boston. I have been tutoring since I was in high school myself, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I'm from. I believe that all students deserve a chance to succeed, and strive to personalize my teaching style to best suit my students' needs. I tutor in: Theatre, Acting, Audition...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...successful and meaningful life. My passion for learning has opened countless doors for me in my life, and I hope to create those same opportunities for other students through diligent, compassionate instruction. I have been a tutor since I was in the eighth grade and have helped my younger siblings and cousins with homework ever since I was a child. I come from a single-parent home, but was a very driven student who graduated as...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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Teaching isn't about lecture and memorization; it's the task of coaxing students to uncover truths, sparking curiosity and facilitating exploration. As a tutor, I strive to teach students how to learn, organize their thoughts, and reflect on meaningful subject matter. I have a Bachelors degree from the University of Minnesota and am currently finishing up a Masters Degree in Education at the College of Saint Scholastica.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...professional with over six years of academic and research experience. I hold both a Master of Science in Public Health and a Bachelor's degree in Cellular & Molecular Biology and Public Health. I tutor students from elementary through college level, specializing in math, biology, statistics, and public health. I focus on helping younger learners build strong foundations while guiding college students through advanced coursework and data analysis. My goal is to make learning approachable, engaging,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I'm a USA Today bestselling author and editor and an Ivy League graduate with a BA in English Literature. I'm an expert in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and essay writing. I love helping students write better essays for class or college admissions by tackling writer's block and helping students find their own writing voice. You no longer have to dread writing that essay or paper!
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...foremost an educator. I've taught children, adults, high school and college students, as well as graduate students. My main teaching experience is with college students, but I enjoy the challenges of working with all levels of learning. I earned my Ph.D. from Georgetown University in German Studies in 2012, and my MA from the University of Chicago in the Humanities. My main areas of expertise are in German and English language and literature, including an...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...with languages. I speak French, Spanish, and English fluently and I love sharing my knowledge with new learners. My teaching method revolves around equipping the student to be a motivated and capable self-educator by giving them the necessary tools to succeed and helping them along the way. I believe that to truly learn, one must find the motivation within themselves. After learning French and Spanish and spending considerable amounts of time in places where these...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...recent college graduate with academic experience across the board, including history (my major), data analysis (my minor), music, sociology, Spanish, and math, and I love sharing what I know with other students. Before college, I wrote many a college application essay and took practice test upon practice test for the SAT, SAT subject tests, AP tests, and ACTs. I was greatly helped by my academic mentors back then and would love to help you out...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...it's crafting essays, college application responses, or persuasive argumentsbecause it's where voice and structure come together to help students express who they are and what they think. My teaching philosophy centers on encouragement and clarity. I strive to create a supportive, low-pressure environment where students feel safe taking risks, asking questions, and exploring new strategies. I believe that learning happens best when students feel heard and respected, and I love finding creative ways to explain...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...can recognize practical relevance and life application, then he/she tends to understand the importance of a particular skill or concept, which in turn increases his/her ability to use it. These techniques have proven effective because many students enter a "required" learning experience with drudgery and hesitance. By the end of these classes and sessions, my students have expressed my classes and sessions are among their "favorite" experiences, both because they are fun and the students...
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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 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.
