Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...University. I also have an MA in Asian Studies from Cornell University. I love learning and working with lots of different people. I have spent extensive time living, studying, and researching in North India. I love traveling and meeting new people. These passions and educational experiences inspire my love of learning. I have experience teaching biological and cultural anthropology at Boston University. I have a BA in anthropology and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...and life. My teaching is based largely on my almost-decade of study/practice and my amalgamation of the best ideas and practices of educational scholars (Dewey, Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and educational psychologists and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky, Gardner...). The following is a very condensed summary of my educational philosophy: Know your subject and your audience. Observe and listen. Communicate clearly and honestly. Hold and articulate high, achievable goals...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...English from American Public/Military University. A fully online college, the unique struggles faced in the electronic classroom have served in giving me great understanding of instructor expectations and how to take your education into your own hands; seeking tutoring services is doing just that, taking your education into your own hands! I am passionate about all things literature and writing. Words are one's most valuable tool, and being able to help others articulate their words...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...in Biology and Spanish on a pre-med track. I have taken both the SAT and ACT several times, and know the ins and outs of the process. I am especially proficient in English and Spanish subject areas, but love to tutor all disciplines. Apart from academics, I have played the piano and guitar for over 10 years, and also love to surf and read. I can't wait to help others on their path to academic...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...and History with a 4.0 GPA. I bring 5+ years of successful tutoring experience across K-12 and higher-level subjects. My areas of expertise include test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT), Ivy League and college admissions, essay and writing support, AP exams, mathematics, and humanities. Previously, I was a peer tutor at Groton School, the #1-ranked college preparatory school in the United States. By utilizing a framework of consistent dialogue, personalization, and planning objectives, I look forward to helping...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...education is the key to a better future. I want to help students learn and grow, so that they can reach their full potential. I also believe that education can help students develop the skills they need to be successful in life, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. I am also passionate about helping students because I believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed. I have seen firsthand the impact that education...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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My name is Kat, and I love to tutor and work with new students! I have experience working with students of all ages. I'm patient and kind, and I believe my students' interests and educational goals are top priority. Thanks for considering me as your tutor!
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Exeter alum and National Merit Scholar, and I'm ready to turn the sections of the SAT you most dread into strengths and opportunities to demonstrate the dexterity of your mind. As someone who has graduated high school within the past decade, I understand how baffling a standardized test can feel. But I can teach the techniques I used to strip down the questions to make the answers intuitive. When it comes to standardized testing, sharp...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...put together advertising campaigns that communicated a certain message to their buyers. All my life I have been interested in how we as human beings communicate with each other and understand each other. How we do this has become increasingly complex and I find it rewarding and fun to teach this to young people. I love all manner of creative pursuits. I began designing jewelry about 4 years ago and I do this as a...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I tutored high school students who were preparing for all levels of Spanish exams in my hometown of Arlington, Virginia. I also helped with translation of English into Spanish for immigrants from Central America employed by local restaurants and construction contractors. While I enjoy History and American Literature immensely, I am most passionate about tutoring students who are interested in the improvement of their performance in either Spanish or French. I have always felt an...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Barnard College of Columbia University where I majored in Dramatic Arts and Literature. I also studied American History, Calculus, and Astronomy extensively. My areas of tutoring expertise include SAT test prep in all three sections (math, writing, and critical reading), PSAT test prep, US History, high school Algebra, Public Speaking, and Essay Writing. I particularly enjoy helping students hone their writing skills, guiding them to uncover a more personalized style within a cohesive and effective...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...B.A. in History and French Language and Literature, focusing my History major on Modern European History. During my early college days I also spent time as a journalism student and spent time tutoring for the SAT writing section. These two experiences, along with my eventual alignment with French literature and history, developed my writing skills and made it one of my strongest and most comfortable subjects. History has been a lifelong love of mine and...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...and enjoy focusing on artists that connect with their daily life through shared life experiences. I also feel with the advent of technology my job is to reinforce and refine their fine motor skills. I have found a plethora of low-cost art tools from ergonomic paint brushes, scissors, and sewing tools that allow students to truly enjoy art making while strengthening their hand and wrist muscles. My background as a classroom teacher coupled with my...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...look forward to working with you! I have a 36 ACT score and had a 4.0 in both high school and college. In high school, I was the valedictorian of my 450+ person class. I have a unique ability to create individualized plans for success. I am academically motivated and will instill this excitement for learning and achievement in those I work with. I enjoy learning the skills and passions of those around me to...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Political Science and International Studies and an M.Ed in Instructional Leadership. After nearly 10 years as an academic advisor, I transitioned into the classroom, working primarily with middle school students in English/Language Arts and Social Studies. My passion has been to inspire students to take ownership of their education and discover their own academic and personal success goals. I believe that all students can be successful writers and strong readers, and become passionate about history.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...a proud student of the University of Tulsa, I have always prioritized education in my own life and hope to do the same for others. I majored in Biology with a minor in Psychology and hope to attend veterinary school in the fall, so I do possess a medical background. I love everything to do with biology and am open to all disciplines of that science; along with biology, I am a proficient writer and...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...studying social psychology. Before this, I was at Duke University completing a BS in psychology as well as a MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psychological processes. I hope to continue in academia to become a professor of psychology, as teaching is among my greatest passions. I offer tutoring services in SAT and GRE prep, as well as in...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...and find ways to help them accomplish whatever goals they have in mind, be it an SAT score, a better writing style, or a new approach to studying history. I have helped hundreds of students with SAT preparation, and have worked both around the United States and internationally as a private tutor and college counselor, so I am familiar with many different types of students, from a wide variety of backgrounds, and the various difficulties...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I am an experienced tutor and an aspiring historian. I hope to pursue graduate school in the next couple years, but I also love children. I've tutored children in both elementary school and high school, and love connecting curriculum to their experiences and current events. My hobbies are vegan cooking and baking and taking care of my cat, Jiji.
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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.
