Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology, with a minor in Theater and Performance Studies. Starting in Fall 2025, I will pursue a Master's degree at the University of Chicago in the Master of Arts Program in the Humanities. I have prior experience tutoring for both college application and academic essays, helping students tell their stories and structure their writing. Most importantly, I'm passionate about making reading and writing feel accessible and fun for...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I've been teaching English literature and composition since graduate school. If you need help with something language- or literature-related, I can probably do it!
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...at the university level and in the K-12 classroom, I have found success, and deep meaning, in working with students to achieve their goals and exceed their own expectations. Guiding, supporting, and empowering student success has been the highlight of my career. I am a currently a certified English teacher and previously worked as a university instructor in philosophy (including core writing courses). I also spent a year and a half as a university research...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Tufts University. And I have an MFA in Creative Writing from Rutgers-Camden. While I worked on my MFA, I taught Writing courses at Camden County College. This past fall, I served as the Emerging Writer-in-Residence at Penn State Altoona. I can teach and tutor a variety of subjects, but I adore English: high school essays, college admission essays, AP Literature and Composition. I'm a good teacher, and I can help you improve your reading and...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...York City. I received my BA in PPE: Politics, Philosophy, and Economics in the Spring of 2013. Throughout college, I worked as a tutor for the Economics department. I have also gone on to work as a freelance writer, publishing essays and film reviews in places like The Atlantic and CT Magazine. I can tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about English, Literature, Writing, Economics and Politics. Students I've worked...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...The Macaroni Kid, a family publication, and resource dedicated to keeping readers in the know about community news and events. I interview celebrities and write stories, and theater, movie, and restaurant reviews. I take press trips and cover the happenings for kids and families in other cities such as San Antonio. My literary ken has grown tremendously. My passion for writing and reading remains steadfast and unmovable. I want students to develop their writing, reading,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...double major of urban studies and environmental studies. Before then I was a really big math and stem student, so I have a lot of expertise there. Last summer I helped create an environmental curriculum for high school students and have taught other kids about a variety of subjects. Point is that I am a student myself and I understand the struggle of learning new things, so I want to help other students overcome that...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...etc.). I have lots of experience discussing, presenting, and writing about literature with others of all ages. I have a passion for language learning and have tutored in the French language and French literature. I have helped homeschool children and guided adult students through biological health science courses, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, and more. I shadowed physicians at a private hospital in Greece for a summer, owned and operated a rehabilitative...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...have been dedicated to helping students of different age groups (from middle school to college) in mostly math and science. As someone driven to become a professor, I love to teach and have a great passion for sharing my knowledge with others! I am most passionate about math and hard sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students'...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...and that some subjects may not be for everyone. This being said, I admit that I used to dislike Math a great deal but I was fortunate to have excellent Math teachers who inspired me and instilled my passion for Math. It is my hope that I can inspire my students in the same way I have been inspired. I would describe my tutoring method as very patient and organized. I always try to understand...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...love of stories, leading to a major in Folklore and Mythology, a cross curricular degree that combined classes from the Social Anthropology, Fokloristics and English departments. As a certified teacher, I have had extensive experience tutoring students in a variety of contexts, from my work with a community-based organization in South Africa, to prepping middle school students for high stakes testing in the rural south, to coaching high school seniors prepare college statements. I am...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...share my enthusiasm with students. As a recent graduate of SUNY Oswego with majors in English and Creative Writing, I have studied various novels for all age ranges and believe some wisdom can be gained from most stories, if you dig deep enough. I recently worked at a sleepaway summer camp where I discovered my joy for working with youth, especially those managing the tough transition from middle school to high school. My approach is...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...at Weber State University. I love helping students learn to write well, think critically and feel confident in their ability to share their ideas through writing. I also have a great love for literature of all kinds and love helping students analyze texts to get the most out of them. When I'm not doing school work I love to spend time outside with my family and friends. Some of my favorite books are "The Fault...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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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
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I am an undergraduate student studying molecular biology and bioengineering. I have always enjoyed teaching others and have been tutoring for 4 years. I recognize that every student learns differently so I emphasize individualized lesson plans. I am excited at the possibility of sharing my knowledge and tips in math, science, reading, writing, the SAT, college essays, and more!
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...currently a P1 pharmacy student. I have had numerous opportunities to tutor students of various ages primarily in subjects that pertain to my program of study, especially chemistry. Throughout my years of study, I have come to the realization that only after meticulous examination of all the possible scenarios and exceptions of a particular phenomenon can we recognize patterns that may have facilitated our initial attempt to understand it in the first place. As a...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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Hi, I'm Savanna Vandenheuvel, but my students know me as "Ms. V"! I've been teaching since 2017, working with both middle and high school students in traditional classrooms and independent 1:1 settings. I believe every student has unique learning needs, and my passion is meeting them where they arebuilding their confidence and transforming challenges into mastered skills. My goal is to make learning engaging, accessible, and empowering for every student!
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...program for students in my hometown and quickly fell in love with the tutoring experience. Helping students reach their full potential -- and beyond -- is deeply rewarding, and I enjoyed getting to know my students and developing individualized plans to maximize their strengths. Since then, I've tutored high school and college students both in person and online in subjects like academic writing, English and literature, and standardized test prep. And while reading and writing...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...give them significant advantages in achieving their educational, personal, and professional goals. The classroom is where I learned to develop, utilize, and appreciate my inherent abilities to write and communicate effectively. Because I have limited mobility, I rarely got to go outside and play with other children my age. As a result, reading became my most significant outlet and means of entertainment. I have always been a voracious reader and an avid writer-- both in...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I tutor children of all ages in standardized test preparation. I know tests are a formidable challenge to many people, but I believe that they can be fun if a student feels prepared and confident. In my mind, a test is an opportunity to display hard work and knowledge, not something to be feared. My tutoring style is very focused, fun, and relaxed. I believe students do best when in a calm, encouraging atmosphere. I...
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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.
