Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Austin, currently working towards my Bachelor of Business and Administration. As a tutor, I want to provide my students with the feeling of satisfaction that comes from the independence of understanding a concept. I want to establish this by having my students feel like they are learning rather than being taught. Reading has been something I have loved for my entire life, something that I can dive into and emerge hours later with a completed...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...SAT. My goal is to provide the tools and environment needed by each student to reach their full potential. Every student comes to a subject or a challenge with strengths, as an educator it is my calling and responsibility to help the students employ those strengths to support new learning. Each student has the potential to be a world changer, they just need the opportunity. In my spare time, I enjoy reading which enriches any...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Wilmington College, I'm incredibly passionate in all aspects of communication - be it digital journalism, public speaking, or more traditional forms of writing. I spent my time at WC competing on the National level in both track and cross country while working at our institution's Writing Center, tutoring students across all classes. I feel that my student-athlete experience helps me relate to busy students coming it at various skill levels. Similar to athletics, I find...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...library with rare books and manuscripts. I tutor a number of subjects and am especially excited about English, Writing, SAT Critical Reading and Spanish. I always make sure to customize my lessons to the personalities and learning styles of my students and try to incorporate a variety of resources and exercises whenever possible. I think that one-on-one tutoring is an interactive process that should include lots of back-and-forth communication. Learning new concepts, especially ones that...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...was in the history of biology and religion. While there I assisted teaching classes in history and film, gave guest lectures, organized and taught writing workshops, and tutored students in writing and history on an individual basis. I enjoyed my teaching experience at FSU because it allowed me to combine my interest in history and writing. My students reported that as their writing improved, their academic performance improved in all their classes-- even in the...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...by trade. Many of my students are dual enrollment high school students, ESL students, and students coming back to school to change careers or after raising their children. This requires me to be able to meet each student at their current capability and guide them step by step toward improving their performance and reaching their academic goals. I take the same approach to tutoring. Over the last ten years of tutoring, I have helped students...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...in Math, Science, and Reading and decided to continue my love of teaching into higher level courses. I currently tutor in the above topics, with a specific passion for Biology, Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity, and perseverance comes success, a lesson I apply...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...in Seattle with a B.A. in History. Starting September of 2014 I will begin my studies as a J.D. student at the University of Washington School of Law. In the meantime, I work as a legal assistant at a law firm in downtown Seattle. My academic passions include History, Philosophy, Literature, French, Latin, and Psychology. I particularly enjoy tutoring students in any subject that involves reading and writing, particularly composing and editing essays and other...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I have always enjoyed watching them improve and succeed no matter their original ability level. My experience is primarily with grades 7-9 in the classroom setting, but I can also work with older or younger students. I specialize in English, but I can also do test prep, specifically for AP exams and the reading and writing portions of the SAT and ACT. I have a BA in English from Wheaton College (IL), and an MS...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...reading comprehension and writing skills to anyone who is willing to learn. My belief is that basic reading and writing skills are the the most essential abilities that one can have, and that every student is capable of learning these essentials. I am an MFA candidate, have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, and I am genuinely passionate about these topics. If you would like someone qualified but down-to-earth and engaging, book a session with...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I attended the University of San Francisco, where I received my B.A. in Psychology, and I recently graduated from the American Military University, where I obtained my M.A. in Criminal Justice. This fall I will be attending the University of Maryland King Carey School of Law! I have an array of tutoring experiences, beginning in high school when I tutored elementary and middle school kids in subjects ranging from math and science to social studies...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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My name is George. I am a recent graduate of Trinity Western University with a Bachelor's in English, where I was also a section editor on my university's newspaper team. I've been a T.A. for a 2nd grade classroom in Istanbul, helped my fellow students with their papers throughout my English degree, and have edited MA and PhD level papers.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...B.A. in Literature and Historical Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas. My M.A. and Ph.D., which are also from the University of Texas at Dallas, are both in the Humanities with a concentration in the moral philosophy, literature, and feminist theory. I consider myself a non-traditional student and a life-long learner. What can I say--I love to learn! As a legal assistant, I originally started school with plans to take business classes to...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...geology, I enjoy english, science, and history. I try to make subjects relatable to everyone, using cooking, sports, or other analogies to break down complicated principles. I began as a teaching assistant my sophomore year at Brigham Young University. Since this time, I have performed as a teaching assistant for 14 University-level courses. I have also tutored students at all grade levels. I like to spend time with my husband, 4 rescue cats, and two...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...on SAT Critical Reading and Writing and GRE Verbal and Writing. Watching students develop critical skills and confidence in these subjects is the best part of my job! In my years working as a teacher and tutor, I've noticed that a student's confidence in a subject is often his or her main gateway to success. As a result, I work hard to both develop that confidence and the skills required to perform well both in...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...effectively whether for academic essays, standardized tests, or professional communication. What I Offer: Personalized Tutoring Lessons tailored to your unique needs, whether it's improving grammar, essay structure, or literary analysis. Reading Comprehension Strategies Techniques to help you break down complex texts and engage critically with literature. Writing Excellence From brainstorming to final drafts, I provide constructive feedback to enhance clarity, coherence, and creativity. Test Preparation Support for standardized tests, college essays, and advanced coursework. Interactive...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...leading presentations on the human body and giving guided tours of the museum. I tutor a great deal of subjects, and I would say that my core subjects are English, Literature, Public Speaking, and History. I enjoy connecting with young minds and helping them comprehend the materials that we are both studying. The learning process never ceases, and I cannot think of a more rewarding way to learn then through teaching others. I have a...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...teaching literature and writing. My experience includes working with writing in professional contexts, especially in nonprofit fundraising and in museums and libraries. I belive that writing is an excellent tool for clarifying thinking, and that the analysis of literature is an important way to understand the world. As a teacher, I believe my job is to help you come to your own conclusions and to make the best case for them that you can.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I tutor children of all ages in standardized test preparation. I know tests are a formidable challenge to many people, but I believe that they can be fun if a student feels prepared and confident. In my mind, a test is an opportunity to display hard work and knowledge, not something to be feared. My tutoring style is very focused, fun, and relaxed. I believe students do best when in a calm, encouraging atmosphere. I...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...to the student and parents. My name is Theresa and I have taught in the Oklahoma City Public School District for three years under the Sylvan at School Program and 6 years at Oklahoma City Community College which I taught HiSet/GED Program to adults. Additional, I tutored at Sylvan Learning Center in the afternoons for 12 years. As I look back at my career, I have realized I enjoyed all ages, subject matter, and cultures....
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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.
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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.
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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.
