
Tessa: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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...but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year,...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History

Asha: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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...of 4.0. Aside from French, I also speak basic, conversational Spanish, due to self-taught lessons and extensive travels to Spain. I have worked at schools including Columbia University, Fairfield University, Southern Illinois University, and the language learning company ELS. In my past five years of teaching, I have taught students from kindergarten to university level. My most recent experiences the past couple of years has been teaching adults and young adults academic English; this includes reading...
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Northern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, French
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Master of Arts, TESOL

Marissa: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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...their academic work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am excited to help students master English writing, speaking,...
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George Washington University - Bachelors, Public Health

Mary-Barrett: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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...world. I had many wonderful experiences tutoring English as a second language in varying cultural contexts. I graduated from Smith College with a degree in French and studied at L'Universite de Paris, Sorbonne et Clignancourt through the Smith junior year abroad program. I also hold a Masters degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction. I am a lifelong learner believing that it is critical to impart an ongoing passion for learning to...
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Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, French
University of Phoenix - Masters, Education

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...array of literature including classics like The Odyssey and Romeo and Juliet, and more modern texts including the graphic novel, A Monster Calls. I also have teaching experience at the middle school level, teaching 7th and 8th grade Language Arts. From this position, I have experience in SBAC exam preparation. I also am a scorer for the PARCC and SAT exams, making me an expert in their layout and content. When I teach and tutor,...
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Lasell College - Bachelors, English and Secondary Education
Western Connecticut State University - Masters, English Literature

Lauren: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English

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...the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others...
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University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology

Chris: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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...me that as a tool for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests aren't unfair or unbeatable; they challenge you to learn a specific language. I don't mean the fancy vocabulary you'll want in a verbal section, but the forms and patterns of the questions themselves. With thoughtful effort, any student can learn to understand the language of test-taking. As someone lucky enough to be fluent, I hope to share...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, History

Kelly: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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...certified Artist Instructor in CT. Currently I tutor in English, essay writing, grammar, and literature. My teaching philosophy centers on helping students discover solutions and providing the guidance they need to arrive at answers themselves, thus achieving a sense of accomplishment and self-sufficiency. I believe that encouragement is much more effective than negativity. Fostering student engagement, building rapport, and stimulating intellectual development are all vital components of the art of teaching. During free time, I...
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Pensacola Christian College - Bachelors, Piano
Liberty University - Masters, Teaching and Learning

Eric: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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...English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My students have ranged in age from middle school students to adults. My credentials include being a certified ESL instructor, a trained and...
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Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Boston University - Masters, Theology

Jessica: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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...engaging lessons today! I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 and a certified Reading Specialist for grades K-12. I love working with students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over nine years at the high school level, I have taught all levels of high school English including AP Language and Composition, 9th grade Honors, 9th grade College Prep...
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Fairfield - Bachelor in Arts, English
Sacred Heart - Master of Arts Teaching, Education/Reading

Katie : Portland Essay Editing tutor
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I graduated from the University of Connecticut with degrees in both Accounting and English. I worked as an accountant for a year before I went back to school to earn my Masters in Education. I currently teach high school English and Theater. As a tutor, I use modeling and mini-lessons to help my students reach their potential.
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English and Accounting
University of Connecticut - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Mackenzie: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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...2012 and taught for the next two years, 2012-2014. I thoroughly enjoyed my classes, but always felt that I would be better suited to working one on one with my students to individualize their educations and enable me to have meaningful discussions about the literature I so loved, something that I strove to incorporate into my classroom teaching. Since I left teaching in 2014, it has felt that something has been missing, and I can't...
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Central Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Secondary English Education

Louie: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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I am a junior at Southern Connecticut State University where I recently transferred to study Exercise Science after completing my first two years at Yale University. I have extensive experience tutoring the SAT/ACT, but my favorite subject to tutor is math. Though it can be a daunting subject for many students, I strive to make math accessible and even enjoyable. In my spare time I enjoy weight training and spoken word poetry.... Motivation is internal. I...
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Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Exercise Science

Lana: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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...with people of all ages as a volunteer for the Boys & Girls Club and my local library. While my interests are broad, I enjoy tutoring Economics, Math, and Grammar the most. I enjoy these subjects because I like the challenge of making complex material fun and easy to understand. I do this by listening to my students and working to build on their natural strengths. In my free time I love Cuban salsa dancing,...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
University of Arizona - Master of Science, Resource Economics

Marty: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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...to read... a lot... and I like to walk whenever I can. Fortunately school is a mere 15 minutes away by foot so I walk to and from work every day. I do a bit of volunteer work as well with the Wilson Wish Foundation, an organization based at my school which provides assistance to our neediest students in whatever way is necessary... food, clothing, eyeglasses, school supplies, and referrals to appropriate agencies that can...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Wesleyan University - Masters, Mathematics
State of Connecticut - Certificate, Mathematics Teacher Education

Shannon: Portland Essay Editing tutor
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I have a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Connecticut State University in Public Health. I am in the process of applying to graduate school for Public Health as well. I have previous experience tutoring peers, particularly in Composition courses. I love working with students and helping them succeed in whatever their goals may be!
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Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Grant : Portland Essay Editing tutor
Certified Essay Editing Tutor in Portland, OR
Dedicated to helping you reach your goals and to have fun while along the way! Let's learn!
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Wesleyan University - Master of Arts, Psychology

Cody: Portland Essay Editing tutor
Certified Essay Editing Tutor in Portland, OR
...-- as a classroom teacher, as substitute teacher, a special education paraprofessional and as a theatre teaching artist. I'm also a playwright and work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped my childhood and offered me the doors to the professional experiences I've been fortunate enough to have. Let's learn!
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Bachelors, Theatre - Arts Administration

Felicity: Portland Essay Editing tutor
Certified Essay Editing Tutor in Portland, OR
...adult, I delighted in leading music at my church's vacation Bible school. Since then, I have had the privileges of teaching Bible stories while on missions in Hartford and Central America, teacher aiding in a middle school music classroom, helping individuals one-on-one in a multitude of subjects, and so much more! Through these experiences, I have learned the importance of meeting students exactly where they are. As a tutor, my goal is to establish a...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Teacher Education
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