Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...helping students build confidence and skills in subjects like math and science. With a strong academic background in biomedical engineering and hands-on experience as a Teaching Assistant, I bring both knowledge and enthusiasm to each session. I've had the privilege of working with university students on challenging topics like calculus, circuits, and feedback systems, where I've learned how to make complex ideas accessible and engaging. My teaching approach is interactive and supportiveI believe that learning...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...way of helping them learn. In French, I've created visual devices to help students distinguish between specific grammatical constructions and word genders. For instance, I have lists of French words, categorized by gender, which have a picture of the word with a gender specific article of clothing on it. They range from a picture of a mouth with lipstick, "la bouche," to a movie theater with a top hat, "le cinma." I am also well...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...High School, I attended Rice University and I received my Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with a business focus. At Rice I was a student/athlete representing the Division I Owls in track and field. After several years experience voluntarily tutoring friends and family members I became a professional private tutor my junior year of college. My senior year, I took advantage of the opportunity to reach more students, creating a small private tutoring company in...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I received my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. I also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California Irvine. In my eight years of tutoring and teaching, I have worked with teens and adults across the United States, as well as two years teaching young children in Japan. My tutoring specialty is in Verbal, Writing, and Critical Reading for the GRE, SAT, and ACT, but I have an overall...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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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
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...help you shine even more! I graduated from 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...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...joy in staying active through sports and outdoor activities, indulging my passion for cooking and experimenting with new recipes, and seeking relaxation and inspiration through hobbies like crochet, knitting, painting, and gardening. Traveling to explore diverse cultures and playing musical instruments enrich my life and broaden my perspectives. Outside of academia, I enjoy staying active by participating in various sports and outdoor activities. I also have a passion for cooking and trying out new recipes...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...needs of every one of my students. I have always loved learning, and I enjoy seeing the moment on students' faces when they begin to understand a concept, be it literary themes, or historical contexts. In terms of availability, I tailor my schedule to suit your own. No matter if you are in Turkey, China, or Brazil, we will work together to find a time that works the best for your day! Simply send me...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...a wholehearted confidence in their abilities, and a lifelong mission of kindness! With a Bachelor of Arts in English and a strong College of Honors background in History, as well as multiple published works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, I am ready and excited to help students attain high levels of academic, personal, and artful achievement. My background in elementary ed, adult ed, and special ed, as well as in-person experience as a private tutor,...
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...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 anthropology and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...a firm believer in tutoring in the style of a conversation. Obviously I'm imparting knowledge, but I don't want to lecture and I don't want to be boring, so I try to make it as natural as possible--which does mean I make my fair share of jokes. In my spare time, I'm a huge sports fan (of the Red Sox, Celtics, Broncos, and Canadiens, in that order), an avid PC gamer, a decent squash player,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...English from American Public/Military University. A fully online college, the unique struggles faced in the electronic classroom have served in giving me great understanding of instructor expectations and how to take your education into your own hands; seeking tutoring services is doing just that, taking your education into your own hands! I am passionate about all things literature and writing. Words are one's most valuable tool, and being able to help others articulate their words...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...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 to help others on their path to academic...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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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
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...education is the key to a better future. 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...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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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
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...Exeter alum and National Merit Scholar, and I'm ready to turn the sections of the SAT you most dread into strengths and opportunities to demonstrate the dexterity of your mind. As someone who has graduated high school within the past decade, I understand how baffling a standardized test can feel. But I can teach the techniques I used to strip down the questions to make the answers intuitive. When it comes to standardized testing, sharp...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...put together advertising campaigns that communicated a certain message to their buyers. All my life I have been interested in how we as human beings communicate with each other and understand each other. How we do this has become increasingly complex and I find it rewarding and fun to teach this to young people. I love all manner of creative pursuits. I began designing jewelry about 4 years ago and I do this as a...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Barnard College of Columbia University where I majored 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...
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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.
Varsity Tutors helps you select a tutor based on your unique student profile, which accounts for your specific difficulties, strengths, learning habits, and concerns about the exam. Your instructor can help you become familiar with the types of multiple-choice questions on the AP English Literature exam, gaining the ability to answer with accuracy and speed. Each tutor has extensive experience in teaching effective test-taking strategies that are tailored to the AP English Literature exam. They have aced the exam, and regularly use the skills they gained through AP English and Literature. These tutors have hands-on experience that you can't get through a textbook.
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.
AP English Literature tutoring can also help you prepare for the essay portion of the test by teaching you proven essay-writing techniques, adjusted to your own unique writing style. Your tutor can teach you how to draw upon material from books that you have already read in order to answer the essay prompts effectively. You can also learn how to successfully plan out an essay in just a few minutes, as well as how to execute that essay in a coherent and concise way within the given time constraints.
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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.
