Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
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...because I want to help my students learn how to communicate and how to write about their ideas in a way that will allow them to be heard. I want to advocate for my students, be in their corner, and teach them how to stand up for themselves and how to make the change that...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...experience working in the classroom as a teacher's assistant, and mentoring students one on one as well. I received an education in the humanities, but I'm comfortable with all subjects at the lower levels as well. I like teaching because it gives me the opportunity to learn as well, along side the student.... When I begin working, the first thing I try to do is get to know the student on his own terms. This means...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...analyze their data to inform my instruction. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and have grown up surrounded by strong teacher influences. I have seen first hand the differences between enriching teachers, and teachers who failed to engage me, and I know...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...ten years of experience, including with K-1 students. I have worked with students of all ages and thoroughly enjoy helping students learn and grow when struggling with English related subjects. It is important that students learn not only the content of their classes, but also how to study and prepare for academic success throughout their...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...you have come to my page and are interested in me tutoring you and or your child. I have many years experience in the education field, with my schooling and teaching experiences I feel I have many ways to help you. I am not only an educator, I am a mother and wife as well...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
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...Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, UK. I have tutored multiple students in introductory and advanced French, and have helped middle school and early high school students with writing, grammar, and study skills. Writing is my specialty, and I especially like helping students learn new words and discover unexpected and exciting ways to use language...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
I thrive in tutoring humanities - English literature, Latin, art history, music (keyboard, music theory and music history), philosophy and history. I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
Expertise includes K-12 English (Reading, Phonics), Writing (Research, Essays, Papers), Student Success (Organization Skills, Study Skills, Life Skills), Career Development, Professional Development, Early Adulthood Coaching and College Prep for pre-collegiate and undergraduate students (IEP included). Past students have rated me 5/5 (100%) and parents have expressed significant improvement in reading, writing and comprehension.
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...for your future and it sets you up for the way you will live the rest of your life. But learning doesn't have to be a chore. I believe that, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, any problem can be overcome. I believe that learning how to problem-solve and how to think...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...focuses on K-12 education and what can be done so that all students can succeed. I like talking to people and asking them about what motivates them to do what they do. I tutor reading, writing, and English. I especially like helping students find themselves through their writing. Writing helps everyone take a look at...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD). The pharmacy program at UC is somewhat unique, in that there is no undergraduate degree requirement. Therefore, despite seven years enrolled in college, the "only" degree I hold is a doctorate! I chose...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...of the University of South Carolina, where I teach courses in Social Advocacy and Ethical Life (i.e. an interdisciplinary program combining elements of rhetoric, ethics, and political theory) and where I used to teach courses in English Composition and Literature. I enjoy helping students realize their potentials by improving their critical thinking and communication skills....
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...love helping students gain confidence in their skills in English and realize they can experience success! I have expertise in writing fundamentals, writing essays, research and thesis papers, college application essays, college prep essays (Freshman Comp), grammar, literature, literary analysis, NYS test prep. My outside interests include spending time with my family, traveling, outdoor activities...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...and middle school math. Despite being an English major, math has always been my favorite subject. My main goal is to help students gain clarity in the areas where they struggle, help them to see the fun in those areas, and provide a comfortable environment where they feel safe enough to ask questions and make...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
I have years of teaching experience in the U.S. and abroad, and I enjoy working with students who are motivated and open to guidance. I look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your academic goals.... Know your strengths, and use them to create habits that get you to your goals.... As them what accomplishment they are most proud of.
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...the 21st century. And of course math! You can never have too much math! I take pride in defying stereotypes and proving that creative people can also be good at math! I have a great sense of humor, experience working with k-12 and college students, and can't wait to help people learn and reach their...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...many papers and edited those of my peers. I believe the best teachers help students use their own intuitions and reasoning to discover knowledge or arrive at conclusions. I have broad knowledge in the humanities, including two master's degrees in music (composition and performance) from the Guildhall School of Music in London and the New...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
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...degree in English Education 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...
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Certified American Literature Tutor in Quebec City
Biography
...writing with the spare time I have away from work and coaching. My other interests include various athletics, which have helped me learn how to cooperate with others for the mutual goal of success. Additionally, I'm a musician and songwriter, where both of which help my language in terms of beat and vibrancy. I'm very...
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Private American Literature Tutoring in Quebec City
Receive personally tailored American Literature lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Quebec City American Literature Tutoring FAQ
Drawing on your knowledge of numerous historical events, poetic forms, and literary genres that span several centuries may be difficult. As it concentrates on all of the aforementioned ideas in the context of poetry, prose, drama, and essays, American literature can be an overwhelming subject to face altogether. But first, what is American literature, exactly? American literature is the literature written or produced in the area of the United States and its preceding colonies. Whether you are preparing for an Advanced Placement exam or feeling apprehensive about a college seminar, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an able and brilliant American literature instructor. These professional tutors can efficiently help you to make sense of the literary elements that confuse you by providing exceptional one-on-one tutoring.
The names Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Herman Melville, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson may all sound familiar. These men and women are just a few of the greatest authors and poets of all time, and the key people who have significantly impacted American literature. Their work can be seen in today's classrooms and is often worked into today's curriculum. Certainly, these are some of the public figures that you may be expected to analyze in an American literature class. Each author or poet brings to bear different experiences and historical perspectives with his or her works, which pose distinct challenges to readers. Whether you are having a hard time making sense of Henry David Thoreau's contemplative essays, Emily Dickinson's concise poems, Herman Melville's compelling novels, Edgar Allan Poe's mysterious tales, or Nathaniel Hawthorne's dense short stories, an experienced tutor can provide feedback and guidance. Each tutor's instruction is tailored to the specific aspects of American literature with which you struggle.
If you have a hard time identifying symbolism, for example, or interpreting the subtleties that underlie character relationships, your tutor is there to assist you. While each American literature tutor has demonstrated his or her expertise with the subject matter and possesses superb teaching skills, your local educational directors can help you connect with the tutor who is best suited to helping you address your specific concerns. Your tutor can then design a tutoring plan around your particular needs, learning habits, and goals. This allows you to spend your tutoring sessions focusing on just the aspects of American literature that you find most challenging, and to proceed at the pace you work at naturally without concern for matching that of a class.
Not only does your tutor prioritize your concerns in designing your individualized tutoring plan, but he or she also focuses on your availability. Your tutor considers a few things to be sure you are successful, including your natural pace, your level of understanding and experience, knowledge of the concept, and personal commitments. Your tutor can hold sessions wherever and whenever works best for you, whether this is in your dining room on Monday nights or at your favorite coffee shop on Saturday afternoons. Face-to-face online instruction is also available upon request, and has been proven to be just as effective and common as in-person teaching. Your tutor will aim to make your tutoring experience as convenient, simple, and effective as possible. American literature can easily become an overwhelming subject to face if you struggle with its texts and do not receive adequate feedback on your processes of reading and analysis. It can also become a lovable subject once you grasp its concepts and contents. Allow Varsity Tutors to help you connect with a tutor who can assist you in making sense of the texts that confuse you. Contact our educational directors today to get started with locating world-class American literature tutoring!
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Recent Quebec City American Literature Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I edited an essay that she had started to write. The essay is an opinion piece on genomes that she based off of several articles provided in class. We re-worked the copy to better organize her writing and convey the argument that she was making. The student understood how to finish the essay. I'm certain that she will receive a good grade on the essay, and I hope that she feels more confident in her writing skills as we continue to work together.
Today, the student and I continued our work on a homework packet covering clauses, complex or compound sentences, and punctuation. The student continues to grasp new English concepts easily, and in our hour and a half, we finished nearly the entire packet. As part of the assignment was to supply proper punctuation for some of the sentences, we also took this opportunity to discuss the proper use of punctuation when separating independent clauses, including semi-colons, hyphens, and comma/conjunctions.
The student and I worked on his reading comprehension with story and poem worksheets. We also talked about his previous math test and the struggles he faced with the problems. I discovered that he struggles with some of the word problems of his math units and deciding where to start. We will try to begin working on how to conquer math problems and what steps to make first, no matter what the questions are asking.
During this session we focused on studying the student's vocabulary words. My goal was to teach him different ways to study his words. We talked about the words and their definitions, we made stories up to put the words into context. I also made him use the words in different forms, such as nouns, adverbs, etc. We also came up with a detailed study plan for the week.
We worked on an assignment due on 11/14: writing a paragraph answering questions about Flannery O'Connor's short story "The Life You Save May Be Your Own." The student said they read the story in class. We read it together and I asked her questions about the plot, characters, imagery and symbolism. She started working on her assignment just before the end of our session.
We discussed on revisions to the student's first draft of a persuasive essay. Points of focus included citation conventions and sentence-level editing. She developed and practiced strategies for MLA formatting of citations, identifying and repairing run-on sentences and establishing pronoun agreement.
