Heddi: Montgomery County tutor
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I am a dedicated educator with a Master of Arts in the Humanities from New York University, and a dual Bachelor of Arts' degree in English and Newspaper Journalism from Syracuse University. With over 25 years of successful professional experience across Fortune 500 companies (publishing, marketing, business development), government, and nonprofits in New York City, USA (where I was born and raised) and with a strong foundation in teaching, writing, research, and communication, I bring both academic depth and real-world insight to every tutoring session. I specialize in making complex topics understandable and engaging. I Tutor (Middle School through College)--English (more than 30 areas including--Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, Creative Writing, News Writing, Poetry, Vocabulary and Spelling, Adult Literacy, and more); American History & Civics; and Study Skills. My teaching experience includes: tutoring with Varsity Tutors for 1.5 years, helping students improve grades; a former NYC High School English Teacher (200+ students taught), former Tennis Pro to more than 1,000 children during the summers for a nonprofit. My additional background includes a M.S. Degree (informal) in Plant Science & Molecular Cell Biology through a distance university in Spain; training in classical music performance (recorder family--sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, bass, great bass) at New School University and Mannes College of Music and Columbia University workshops and other music guild workshops. I am a published contributor to Wikipedia and to some trade magazines and newspapers and a creator of ecology-themed educational content on Pinterest. I have wide-ranging expertise across the humanities, science, and the arts with: proven ability to connect with diverse learners and tailor lessons to individual needs and requests with strong focus on critical thinking, clarity, and creativity. I offer an encouraging environment and I am deeply committed to student success. I am semi-retired and living in Upstate New York. I love helping students discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and grow into confident thinkers and communicators. --Heddi C.-tutor
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Undergraduate Degree: Syracuse University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Undergraduate Degree: Syracuse University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Degree: New York University - Master's/Graduate, Humanities and Social Thought
When I’m not tutoring, I appreciate and delve into what embraces language, pets, science, music, and nature: Botany & Environmental Science: I explore plant biology and ecological systems, and I share educational content through my small business’ Pinterest page, promoting awareness and stewardship. I also work on my agricultural invention to help plants grow faster utilizing organic systems. As an inventor, I find that there is no limit to what can be possible and positive in combination. Gardening & Nature Walks,Sports: Living in Upstate New York, I find peace and inspiration in the natural world. I love gardening–both wildlife gardening and fruit/vegetable gardening. I also enjoy using plant communication technology gadgets like Midi Sprout. Swimming and tennis are my favorite sports—and they are most enjoyable in ocean beach/ park settings, though I do not get a chance often to enjoy these sports. (I used to be a competitive tennis player during my high school years--traveling to top tennis training facilities and competing in tournaments). Pet Companionship: My two beloved dogs remind me daily of love, empathy, humor, responsibility, and play. Classical Music: I have studied and play on a wide range of recorders (from sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, bass, great bass) including participation in chamber music group workshops and university music workshops when I was in New York City. Music deepens my appreciation for history, emotion, intellectual pursuit, and awareness. I also enjoy listening to a variety of music. Writing & Research: I enjoy contributing to public knowledge platforms like Wikipedia, where I’ve published articles on diverse topics. Cultural Studies & Philosophy: I’m fascinated by how ideas shape societies. I read widely in the humanities and love discussing the big questions, the day-to-day realities, and the obscure. Baking/Cooking: I enjoy preparing gourmet meals when I can and creating healthy food that tastes like junk food. In the past, my publishing/marketing business was listed in Who's Who for two years--this was after graduating from Syracuse University. Back then I enjoyed to network a lot in New York City, and that went on for about two decades, including many years after I graduated from New York University. Later as the years progressed, I became more meditative living in Upstate, New York and decided to work on agricultural growing inventions, and this brought more welcoming solitude for helping with a deeper thought process. Heddi C.-tutor
- Adult Literacy
- African-American History
- College English
- Comparative Literature
- Composition
- English
- English Language Arts Substitute
- Essay Editing
- Fiction Writing
- Handwriting
- High School English
- High School Level American History
- High School Level American Literature
- High School Reading
- High School Writing
- History
- Introduction to Fiction
- Literature
- Middle School Reading
- Phonics
- Reading
- Social Studies
- Substitute
- Visual Arts
- Writing