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...some even feel ashamed to take time to express themselves. But I was a ballet dancer for ten years, and I think my rigor, determination, and sense of balance passes on to my students. I like to explore the city with my friends, see a play on the weekend, or take a book to central...

...reading, and test-taking strategies. My interests include reading non-fiction and fantasy, learning new languages, hiking, and running. In terms of tutoring, my specialties are the ACT, AP history, social sciences, AP English Language, AP English Literature, College essays, general reading, and writing skills. I am comfortable working with students of all ages and levels.

...role that additional guidance and assistance plays towards a greater learning experience and overall education. In high school, I was an IB student and took all AP courses for core subjects (English, Spanish, Math, Science) in addition to IB program requirements. Additionally, I have experience with the ACT and SAT, and have coached students with...

...social sciences. I received my PhD in political science in 2011 with a specialization in American politics and research methods. Throughout graduate school, I taught my own courses in addition to working as a teaching and research assistant. Currently, I work as an education research analyst for the U.S. Department of Education. I also tutor...

...from kindergarten to community college. Along with Latin, I have taught a wide range of subjects from history, art history, the Humanities, English and English Composition, Essay writing, organizational and note taking skills, to drums and guitar. I am also available to tutor in Spanish up through 1st year College level. I am committed to...

...I continue to be involved with music as a member of Doox of Yale, a TTBB a cappella group, where I served as Music Director my sophomore year. I have served as a Communication and Consent Educator, working with various programs to promote a positive sexual climate on campus, and am currently a First-Year Counselor....

...teacher, which is a perfect fit with my passion for literacy. I love teaching students to read and watching the enormous growth they make once things "click." I believe that every student has the potential to be very successful by building on what they know in small increments and growing confidence in their own abilities....

...language to master, and I look forward to applying my knowledge and skill to improving your writing or reading. I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Allegheny College in 2006, and my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from George Mason University in 2013. I am currently teaching College Composition classes at the Northern Virginia...

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...by Peace, where I taught non-violent conflict resolution skills to fourth grade students during my senior year. It was rewarding to watch the students grasp new concepts, test new teaching strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing...

...China, where I taught students from ages 3 to 18, and also provided training to the new teachers. One of my favorite courses was the intensive writing course, where students learned about the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, through revision, and then finally creating a final copy. The class did an excellent job and...

...at the Catholic University of America. I have tutored privately, as have also taught 1st and 3rd grade in the public school system. I want to help prepare young people for adulthood by bettering their writing skills, in addition to instilling in them a true love for reading. My goal is not simply to teach,...

...Degrees in Political Science and History from the University of Central Florida, I joined the Peace Corps. For two years I taught English and Social Studies in rural Liberia. Upon completion of my Peace Corps service I continued teaching High School Social Studies in Florida. Following that, I pursued a Masters in International Educational Development...

...my alma mater and also my high school and middle school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the sciences, math, and communications. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for standardized tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions...

I am a veteran teacher who loves literature and the arts. I have been teaching for over 5 years in the Maryland and Virginia public school systems. I am passionate about writing, reading, and helping students succeed in those content areas. I am a creative thinker who enjoys servicing others!... I can help a student become an independent learner by scaffolding and differentiating their assignments until they are confident in being successful independently.

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...Minor in Writing. At UMBC, I participated in and completed the four-year Humanities Scholars Program. Its mission of developing creative and critical thinkers who promote the humanities and betterment of society is a mission I have adopted and continue practicing to this day as a teacher and tutor. In my spare time, I enjoy reading...

...Italian and more recently also in helping students prepare for the SAT and GRE. In my senior year of college, I was appointed as the Classical Studies Department tutor for Latin. One of the things I enjoy most about tutoring students in Latin and Italian is helping them build a stronger foundation in their native...

...helping students from middle school to graduate school drastically improve their writing. I received my Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri's School of Law, I am a member of the Missouri bar, and I'm presently a Presidential Management Fellow working for the federal government in DC. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University...

...both formally and informally. Among many experiences, I've taught SAT prep in a classroom setting, willed a friend in high school to pass his AP Physics exam by studying with him every day before practice, stayed up many a night in college meticulously editing essays for friends, and been a Big Brother (the program, that...