Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...my bachelors in English and Spanish Communications. I furthered my education at Liberty University where I received my Masters in Education: English Curriculum and Instruction. After college I went abroad to London where I had the privilege to teach refugees and earn my CELTA certification. Returning to the States, I spent 6 years teaching in a middle/high school setting, and I currently work in a field where I have the opportunity to train K-12 instructors...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Though I am pursuing a career in filmmaking, I am also passionate about education. I have volunteered extensively to tutor children through various programs. At the Rosedale Achievement Center in the Bronx, I worked one-on-one with a high school student and with a middle school student. I helped them understand their school work in subjects including English, French, Algebra, Chemistry, History and Religious Studies. I also volunteered with Free Arts NYC, through which I, along...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...they need so that they can move forward with confidence and continue to improve. I have been reading my whole life, and I have done a lot of creative writing, so I have a great love of words. I am particularly fond of Shakespeare (although there are a lot of students who don't agree with me!) but I also have experience reading other European and American literature. My history experiences covers Europe, America, and Latin...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Baylor University and graduated high school having completed both AP and IB courses, I'm fully aware that difficult coursework can become overwhelming. Students should feel no shame in seeking help with their studies, because even those with the highest GPAs don't have the answers to everything. Every question is valid. I strive to aid students with their coursework to the best of my ability, because my prior experience with tutors has taught me the value...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...and life. My teaching is based largely on my almost-decade of study/practice and my amalgamation of the best ideas and practices of educational scholars (Dewey, Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and educational psychologists and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky, Gardner...). The following is a very condensed summary of my educational philosophy: Know your subject and your audience. Observe and listen. Communicate clearly and honestly. Hold and articulate high, achievable goals...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I'm a graduate of Earlham College with dual bachelor's degrees in Human Development and Social Relations and Theatre Arts. I have worked with kids from early elementary school through high school, primarily focusing on reading fluency and critical reading skills. I'm very passionate about literature and history and love to help spark interest and understanding in young minds. When I'm not working, I love to read, embroider, and watch movies.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...in secondary education and a concentration in English; I am certified to teach English to grades 7-12. Since I have graduated, I volunteered to teach at the local Sunday School and worked at a day school as a before and after school teacher. I have experience with various age groups with different levels and understanding of English. Although English has always been my passion, I understand many do not feel the same; therefore, I believe...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I believe that everyone can learn. I've gone through it all, I travelled to 5 different countries for my undergraduate degree, and I'll do everything you need to learn as quick and easy as possible.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I've been working in education since then and 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...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I am a multi-passionate creator and innovator around all things emotional intelligence. In addition, I am an experienced recruiter, language arts instructor, published writer, podcaster, certified CBT life coach, and project manager mom.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...english language, skills in logic and conceptual organization, and versatile ability to explain to students complex ideas with which they find themselves frustrated and struggling. My goal is to restore students to a thoroughly self-sufficient status in their academic endeavors, an aim which pursue by focusing on the identification of students' advantages and disadvantages, and attempting to develop a unique plan for each student as to how we might capitalize on their strengths so as...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Diego State University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and my Master of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. During my time at San Diego State I taught in both the English, Rhetoric and Writing Studies departments and served as a writing tutor for disabled students. Thus, it is no big surprise that Composition, Literature and the Verbal section of the GRE are the subjects...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I was shown the power of communication and how speaking, reading, and writing clearly can make huge changes to your life! I've been able to dive deep with some great minds, but I've also gotten to explore rock climbing, chess, and poetry. Each of these challenges me in ways that put my skills as both teacher and student to the test. Together, we can explore developing your skills in reading, writing, and speaking English that...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Wisconsin. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and I am currently pursuing my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Pittsburgh. My academic interests collectively highlight my core personal desire to help others, learning and education is one pathway I hope to connect with people through. I have been tutoring writing throughout most of my education, I'm specifically passionate about dealing with written work and test preparation. I...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...their potential and success. I have been a teacher for over 15 years, and I enjoy working with kids. Watching them comprehend and master new concepts brings me great personal satisfaction. I have a bachelor's degree in English from Towson University and a master's degree in library science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and I lived in Spain during college to improve my Spanish and expand my cultural appreciation and understanding. I greatly...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...the ability to learn and that we all learn differently. I have taught and tutored in the following subjects: English, Language Arts, Technology and Business. I graduated from the University of Phoenix with an Associate of Arts and I have a certification in microsoft business applications. Additionally, I have taught Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Power Point. My approach to tutoring is to first build rapport with students and then help them and work...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in English. My studies focused on literature and composition. I was involved with the school's creative writing community; I hosted readings and won literary prizes from UConn and Mount Holyoke. I also worked for the University Writing Center. Working with students one-on-one, informed by faculty guidance and frequent workshops, I developed a tutoring style that focuses on collaboration and flexibility. No matter the subject, I believe that we learn...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...privately, and started an after school theatre program culminating in an end-of-year performance in English. In addition to tutoring, I currently devote my professional time and energy to theatre directing and producing. I am fascinated by the ways in which the arts can impact and enrich society in ways both big and small, and using this understanding to develop a culture of creativity and community. As a tutor, I find that empathy, a sense of...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...masters degree in the same field. Long term, I am hoping to work for the National Park Service in water conservation and public outreach. I am tutoring to expand my skills and to help students to create their best future. I came from an educational upbringing; my mother was a teacher and my grandfather was a professor. I have picked up how to learn and how to teach others. I want to help bring up...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...students in subjects like math, reading, and science for 1 year while I was in High school. Additionally, I was in charge of training new medical scribes in an Emergency Department. Lastly, I was able to learn many study strategies throughout my time in college and during this time studying for the MCAT. My teaching philosophy is centered around patience and listening. I want each student to feel heard, important, and comfortable to make mistakes....
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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 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.
