Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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After graduating with my Bachelors in English I found out I had ADHD, and now what I really want to do is take my struggles with learning and use them to help other students understand and enjoy what they're learning about.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
Biography
...with diverse learners, I believe that education is about more than just mastering content it's about building confidence, critical thinking, and communication skills that students will carry for life. I specialize in helping students connect with literature and improve their writing through thoughtful, personalized instruction. My approach is rooted in empathy, adaptability, and encouragement, ensuring that every student feels seen, heard, and capable of success. Whether we're analyzing classic texts or crafting compelling essays, my...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Physics at the University of Maryland College Park. I took a myriad of AP exams in high school, passing all of them, and am very confident with College Board tests. I have helped students in a variety of subjects, but my favorites are Physics, Math, English, and SAT test prep. I strongly believe that every student has the capability to learn anything, as long as the teacher is willing to adapt the lesson plan appropriately....
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...a current senior at Virginia Commonwealth University, and I'm about to graduate with my Bachelors in Psychology. I have experience teaching grades K-12 as a substitute teacher, and college level tutoring experience in a variety of subjects, but especially Psychology, English and Statistics. I work to foster a space of curiosity that plants the seeds of a lifelong passion for learning that will benefit students in class and long after they succeed in their academic...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...volunteered teaching adults how to read and read on better levels. I have a BBA in Administrative Management from University of Houston-Downtown and a Masters of Public Administration from Texas Southern University. My specialties are Reading, Writing, History, Social Studies and Government. I did extremely well in these subjects and was asked to help other students in these subjects as well. I enjoy many activities such as reading, writing, playing pool, and I am an...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...who helped me succeed. Because of this, I'm aware that students will need help with content, but also building their confidence with the subject, and working through the anxiety or fear they may have by the time they connect with a tutor. But don't worry: I am here to support you in the way that fits best your learning style, prior knowledge, and timelines! I currently tutor full time and love every minute of it!...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...the University of California, Berkeley where I focused on ecology and evolutionary biology. As an undergraduate, I had the chance to serve in two teaching positions on campus. In the first course, I assisted graduate students and professors to guide a class through core level biology. The second was a hands-on affair, in which I led students through the preparation of animal specimens for preservation in a museum. Through my experiences, I have discovered that...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...different ability levels within the classrooms, I was able to meet the individual learning needs of my students, as well as tune in to their specific learning styles. I used this information to inform how I approached cooperative learning and assessments. This experience prepared me to embark on a career as a teacher by guiding my lesson planning, and helping me incorporate the NYS Common Core Standards into the lessons I taught. I am currently...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...exclusively with three South Side Elementary schools. I have experience working with kids from Pre-K all the way up to 12th grade, but during my long-term positions, I've mainly taught Middle School division age kids (6th-8th). While I've worked in all subject fields (and a lot of Math!), my greatest passion is English and Literature. I love reading, it's probably what I spend the most time doing. I also love writing; be it fictional composition,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...committed 100% to helping them succeed whatever that looks like for them! I am committed to being a hands-on teacher who sees the need of the student first! When I am not teaching I love being with my friends and family. We love to eat out and discover new restaurants in our community. We play games (both board and video), are very active in our local church, and find ways to give back to our...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...am comfortable tutoring the following subjects: K-6: all subjects 6-12: English, writing, reading, health, biology, anatomy & physiology, test prep, time management, Adults: ESL, special education, reading, writing, scientific writing, health, Certified Health Education Specialist Exam prep, GRE prep, I graduated, in 2012, from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor's degree in Health Education. I was also accepted into the Master's of Public Health Program at the University of Utah. In addition to private tutoring,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...hard to build holistic environments which encourage questioning, student-created content, and a consistent focus on language processing. Now, on a more casual note, I love traveling and have done it extensively throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. I also love to bake, am extremely extroverted, and have been trained as a choral singer since I was 7. I like to think of myself as laid-back, but professional and highly driven. I find myself comfortable in...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
Biography
I tutor kids of all ages, and specialize in those with ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as those with emotional and cognitive disorders. My preferred subjects are test preparation (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.), Math, Science, and English. ... I think it's very important that I relate to students on a personal level so they truly understand that I want them to do well. Once that bond is made, we can work together...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I am a VCU graduate pursuing my career in teaching. I am incredibly passionate about literature and history and I want to impart my knowledge on to others. There is nothing that pleases me more than being able to help others develop knowledge and understanding of things that I love! Looking to deepen my level of teaching by helping students reach there goals.... I want to be able to relate subjects in which students are having...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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Hi! My name is Melissa Andrews and I am a high school English teacher, department chair, and literacy specialist. I've taught all grades 8-12 and a variety of English related content areas. I specialize in essay writing, AP Literature and AP Language, and language arts. I hope I can share my passion for English and help students develop confidence in their reading and writing skills!
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Oregon. Upon graduating, I received a Bachelors Degree in Comparative Literature and Anthropology. Since graduating, I have tutored children from a variety of backgrounds across the world, from Queens, New York to the Paris region in France as part of the TAPIF program! I tutor English Literature, Essay Writing, French, Spanish, Social Studies and History. I can help you prepare for the AP English and Spanish Literature exams, as well as the AP US History,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...to read and write and empower students to feel the same way... or at least feel confident in their abilities to do those things! Let me help you with powerful test-taking strategies so that you can approach your test ready to do your best. I love helping students find their unique voice as writers, whether it's in the form of a college essay or an assignment for class. You never know what you can discover...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I believe that education, whether it's in academic, professional, or personal pursuit, is integral to being able to access the world. I want to be able to help students like me achieve their full potential in this sense. I have experience tutoring Spanish in high school and am familiar with a multitude of other subjects, especially concerning AP Tests. Study skills and writing skills are another strong asset of mine as over the years I've...
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The AP English Literature and Composition exam is one of the most difficult exams on which to achieve a perfect 5. Not only do you have to be well versed in the traditional canon of English literature, covering everything from Chaucer to Fitzgerald, but you have to be ready to tackle both essay and multiple-choice questions that test your ability to recall, interpret, and expand upon key concepts, themes, motifs, and character traits. Although you may already be enrolled in an AP English Literature class at school, preparing for the AP English Literature exam with a private tutor could further help you boost that score toward a coveted 5.
Varsity Tutors helps you select a tutor based on your unique student profile, which accounts for your specific difficulties, strengths, learning habits, and concerns about the exam. Your instructor can help you become familiar with the types of multiple-choice questions on the AP English Literature exam, gaining the ability to answer with accuracy and speed. Each tutor has extensive experience in teaching effective test-taking strategies that are tailored to the AP English Literature exam. They have aced the exam, and regularly use the skills they gained through AP English and Literature. These tutors have hands-on experience that you can't get through a textbook.
Your personal tutor can help you learn how to actively read a passage while highlighting the most important concepts and identifying material that is likely to show up in the questions. You will also learn how to eliminate nonsense answers, how to find evidence that supports an idea in a passage, and how to select the correct answer choice in the most efficient manner, ensuring you do not run out of time on test day. You can even set goals with your tutor on your time limit, such as making sure that you have ample time remaining for the written or multiple-choice sections, depending on the one that you are the most challenged by.
AP English Literature tutoring can also help you prepare for the essay portion of the test by teaching you proven essay-writing techniques, adjusted to your own unique writing style. Your tutor can teach you how to draw upon material from books that you have already read in order to answer the essay prompts effectively. You can also learn how to successfully plan out an essay in just a few minutes, as well as how to execute that essay in a coherent and concise way within the given time constraints.
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Recent AP English Literature and Composition Tutoring Session Notes
Today we worked on responses to Freakonomics. We finished the first two chapters and she is going to work on the next four over the weekend. These will be done by Tuesday so next week we can start on a new book and a new set of assignments.
The student and I reviewed one of his essays for English. He is an extremely bright student, very impressive but wants to improve his grades his is earning on his timed essays. We thoroughly examined and dissected what he wrote and the areas he needs to focus on to earn a higher grade. He has some slight trouble with proper word choice and being able to identify an author's tone and how to write and analyze that. I went over that with him and told him he needs to keep in mind the global idea and vision of what the author is trying to accomplish, keeping in mind the genre and rhetorical strategies the author is employing.
We went over the student's government, English, and chemistry material. Much of the session was spent reviewing what is currently being covered in his classes. We reviewed organization and study skills.
I helped get the student started on a research paper. She selected a prompt, brainstormed topic ideas, took extensive notes, developed a tentative thesis statement, and devised a plan for getting started on research.
The student and I worked through her annotated bibliography assignment, editing her existing sources and annotations as well as developing a number of additional possible sources. We discussed how the creation of the outline for her research paper influences the selection of her sources, and vice versa, and came up with a rough outline to guide her through the creation of the rest of her bibliography. We made plans to meet again on Thursday in order to edit the upcoming additions to her bibliography.
During our session, the student worked on his rough draft for his Personal Statement while I proofread his rough draft for his Frankenstein assignment. Once I was done proofreading and he had written his rough draft, we edited his Frankenstein paper. He is going to print off the paper so I can do a handwritten edit of the rough draft and we can finish the final draft at our next session.
