Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...college students and mental health professionals in a virtual online platform through the utilization of problem-solving, feedback, psychosocial support, assessment, developing goals, planning that is unique to each student's personality, needs and focus, skill building(including test-taking, motivation, confidence, communication,and time-management), implementing solution-focused interventions, client-centered interventions, techniques for reducing test anxiety, and stress management. The subjects I tutor are professional licensure exams for social work and counseling, psychology, sociology, academic/career advising, and college level courses.
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...America's Teachers" in 1994; at the collegiate level, freshman writing. I hold a California Community College Instructor Credential (Valid for Life) in Language Arts/Literature and Philosophy/Religion. My academic background includes two Master's Degrees, with an emphasis in religion, literature, and humanities, followed by completing all university post-graduate courses in literature required to advance to a Ph.D. dissertation phase of study. In those academic endeavors, my GPA averaged between 3.8 and 4.0 for all graduate degrees....
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...every assignment, test prep and student I work with as intensely as the last. Just as I will one day best my opponents and claim the title of the greatest Karate practitioner who's ever lived, I will fight tooth and nail to develop and share my tutoring prowess with the world! I am a total nerd, but love to experience the world and it's inhabitants in a very profound and involved way. My strongest subjects...
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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I have a BA in Writing. I have taken many courses in ELA and psychology. I have tutoring experience with elementary, high school, and college students. My aim is to help students with English Language Arts, History, and Psychology.
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my...
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...and/or reluctant learners, etc. I enjoy the challenge of stepping outside of my comfort zone in terms of teaching assignments, and I believe my passion for being in the classroom rubs off on my students. My teaching philosophy includes having a learner-centered growth mindset that takes into account students' social-emotional health and personalized learning needs. I enjoy both the in-person and virtual classroom, and am a passionate advocate of both standards-based learning and the STEAM...
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...motivated to equip the minds of students to learn more about the academic world, introducing them to a multitude of subjects. Equally important to convey are life skills including treating others with respect, working in a team and learning how to be fit and healthy. I was first inspired to pursue teaching during my work experience at university. I was mentored by an inspiring school teacher who included me completely in assisting the children with...
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...grammar, and syntax don't have to feel limiting but rather, illuminating! A little about me: I have a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Columbia University, as well as an Honors BA in English Literature & Creative Writing from Concordia University. This past summer, I tutored a 7-year-old child in Creative Writing, with a focus on spelling and grammar. Thank you for considering me as your tutor! I look forward to working...
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...and promoting literacy and furthering comprehension skills is one of my biggest interests in education today. In the past, I have worked as a tutor in high school for middle school students. I would help them with end-of-grade test prep, and other daily homework assignments for pay. In my first two years of college, I was a tutor at America Reads/America Counts, which is a federally-funded work study program to assist students in underprivileged schools....
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...to eventually return to school to obtain my Doctorate of Nursing Practice. I'm certified in Medical-Surgical nursing, Maternal-Newborn Nursing and I am a lactation educator. Since first graduating nursing school I have been a bedside nurse on medical-surgical units, labor and delivery, ante-partum, post-partum, newborn nursery, GYN and pediatrics. I have also been a travel nurse, telephone triage nurse and a nursing educator. I've also tutored and assisted other nurses with classes to advance their...
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...and Education, exceeding the Texas School Teacher Curriculum requirements. * I hold a current Texas Teaching Certification and have earned an ESL/ELL Certificate and a Gifted and Talented Supplemental Certificate. * I'm a skilled classroom teacher with extensive online experience. I'm up to date with classroom strategies such as phonemic awareness, adult literacy, auditory/visual learning techniques, and special education needs, including dyslexia, ADHD, and dyscalculia. * I'm experienced in boosting self-confidence and self-esteem, helping students...
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...and engineering. I have excelled in mathematics, English and science for all of my educational career from elementary school all the way to engineering school at NYU. I enjoy tutoring and teaching those who are interested in increasing their education and doing well in their studies. I have a passion for education and higher learning and with my skill set I would not want that talent to go to waste. In terms of subjects I...
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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I am a recent graduate of St. Olaf College, where I received a B.A. (magna cum laude) in Philosophy with a concentration in Film Studies. I plan on pursuing a MA in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research. I am highly dedicated and detail oriented in both academic and professional pursuits.
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...can excel with the right support, so I tailor each session to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming challenging subjects into manageableand even enjoyablelearning experiences. Seeing my students grow in confidence and mastery is the most rewarding part of my work. If you're looking for a patient, dedicated tutor who is committed to your success, let's begin your journey to academic excellence together!
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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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 CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...background in tutoring writing across subjects, including literature, business, and science writing. I review essays, resumes, cover letters, emails, and personal statements. I have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and over four years of experience as a university mentor, tutor, and instructor. I lead and offer academic success services from the mindset that the classroom can be a site of community, creativity, equity, and opportunity. As education continues become more accessible to the larger collective...
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...student of all disciplines. My tutoring experience ranges from elementary school to graduate-level work, and I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history learning foreign languages, and I feel...
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...my commitment to support the development and self-improvement of others has not wavered. Ten years as a public school teacher equates to approximately 2,000 students and was a pivotal time in cultivating skills as an instructional designer. It was also critical in honing my abilities as a facilitator who successfully engages participants and adapts instruction to meet diverse learning styles. I am NYS certified English teacher with ten years of instructional, design and assessment experience...
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Certified CLEP English Literature Tutor in Villa Park, IL
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...goals. I want to make sure students know that school doesn't have to be hard. I want my students to know that attitude and effort win over smarts. Many students need a mentor, someone other than their parent guiding them along. I have strived to be that for many of my former students. Study skills, organization and confidence I believe hold many students back from reaching their goals. I have learned ways to beat those...
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Private CLEP English Literature Tutoring in Villa Park, IL
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Villa Park CLEP English Literature Tutoring FAQ
A course in English literature is typically a standard element of general education requirements at many schools and colleges, even though many students took a similar course in high school. There are options to quickly move beyond such a basic requirement, with the College Level Examination Program's (CLEP's) English Literature test being a great example of an opportunity that could allow you to receive credit for introductory English literature courses based on the knowledge you've already gained. The CLEP English Literature exam asks questions on the material usually covered by a year-long introductory course in the subject matter. The bulk of the test is a 95-question, 90-minute, multiple-choice section that surveys authors, titles, and movements in English literature. The test also includes two writing assessments that ask you to analyze and critique English literature while also demonstrating knowledge of its broader themes and movements. Having read a play by William Shakespeare, a poem by Lord Byron, and a novel by Charles Dickens will not provide sufficient knowledge to do well on the exam. You must be intimately familiar with a wide range of authors and their specific works, as well as have a developed understanding of the broader English literary movements. When trying to attain that level of knowledge, studying on your own can be extremely difficult. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with CLEP English Literature tutors all across the country.
Tutors are gifted educators who hold advanced degrees in literature from some of the most well-respected programs in the nation. More important for your tutoring than their expertise is their devotion to working with students to achieve each person's personal educational goals. Because all tutoring is conducted in a one-on-one format, you can have your tutor's entire focus to address what you need from your CLEP English Literature tutoring. There is no one-size-fits-all plan of attack for any subject. As you study for the CLEP English Literature exam, you can work through a custom curriculum designed just for you based on your tutor's analysis of your current skill and knowledge. This involves using proven assessment tools to show what you are proficient at and where you need improvement. Exposing weaknesses at this point is nothing to be ashamed of, because your tutor will fine-tune the lessons to focus on these and enable you to turn them into strong points.
Your tutor can work with you to remember literary devices and themes if you are better at recalling the names of authors and the titles of works, or can help you learn to analyze the idiosyncrasies of seventeenth-century literature if you are more familiar with modern works. Each aspect of your tutoring can be customized by you and your tutor, with the ultimate goal being to help you learn what you need to know for success on the CLEP English Literature exam.
Preparing for the test on your own can be difficult. Plus, you may unintentionally skip over content you are not familiar with, or don't realize you aren't as proficient at as you should be. As a study partner, your tutor's services are invaluable. They are as flexible as they are experienced, scheduling lessons around your classes, work, and other activities, and at a location that is most convenient for you. Would you rather study in school or at a library? Perhaps you're more comfortable being tutored at home. Your sessions can be in person or face-to-face online. Whatever you decide is fine with your instructor, who has experience teaching in a range of environments.
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Recent Villa Park CLEP English Literature Tutoring Session Notes
Reviewed the student's homework, which consisted of the preliminary reading and writing chapters. Her performance confirmed my perception of her strengths and weaknesses, so I'll know what to focus on for the remainder of the summer. At this point, she has a good foundation of the material and is familiar with the format of the test, so I'm curious to see how she puts everything together. I asked her to take an entire practice test for homework, ideally in one sitting, to simulate the 4-hour test.
We did a couple of sections of sentence completion problems and then did almost two sections of writing questions. The student is very grammatical and should do exceedingly well on the writing section. I do want to continue practicing these sections to make sure that she stays fresh on them and scores to her full potential. She has also shown incredible signs of improvement in the sentence completion questions that we did during this session. She has really tweaked her thought process to best utilize the strategies on which we have worked. She seems to be gaining a lot of confidence in her ability to answer these questions even if she does not know all of the vocab words (and, honestly, who does???). I am very impressed by the strides she has made.
The student and I finished working through the science section of test 3, which she did very well on. We also worked through one English passage and one reading passage before reviewing systems of equations and substitution. I gave her a packet of practice problems, both algebraic and word problems, of systems that should help her work through these types of questions quickly. We then started working on the math section of test 4.
We reviewed the analogy and synonym homework I assigned. She showed great improvements on synonyms. We went over strategies to try when you don't know the word and then moved on to math problems. I'm trying to let the student work more and more independently so she gets used to taking the test by herself. She'll work on a section of problems, then we'll review and discuss it after she's done. She has math problems and vocabulary words for homework.
We had a chance to debrief after his most recent test exam on June 8. He did very well. His score in writing went up over 150 points. Over the next couple of months, we will work on his reading and math scores. We will target some specific reading questions and math problems in order to get those scores as high as possible.
Pacing and practice in small time increments, 1 reading passage at a time. Today's scores showed definite improvement to last week. Will keep practicing in this manner, as it seems to be effective for him.