Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I spent most of my life struggling to do many of the things that my friends and colleagues did easily. When I first learned about the concept of "executive function," all those struggles suddenly made sense, and I dove into researching strategies to strengthen my own EF Skills. As your coach, I will work with you to find strategies and techniques that will help you develop those skills. And I will do that from a...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Texas, with a Bachelor's of Arts in English. While pursuing my degree, I logged over 600 hours in the public school classroom working mostly with middle school and high school students, although I did have some experience working with elementary school students. I have taught in whole class, small group, and individual settings, and I anticipate receiving my Texas teacher certification by the end of January 2014. I believe all students can learn and achieve...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...in the CUNY system. I then went on to join the full-time Creative Writing and English faculty at Penn State and, later, Franklin & Marshall College. Now, I work one-on-one with students of all ages, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs, inspire confidence, and help students achieve their goals. I'm friendly and approachable and passionate about the subject matter I present. Students develop trust in me and the writing process, and discover talents and skills...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...and group tutoring in a variety of subjects. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor include test preparation, mathematics, English, psychology, and statistics. I have always worked diligently to be a strong student and a life-long learner. My personal learning journey inspires my tutoring efforts. As a tutor, much of the advice, tips, and coaching I offer stems from my own hard earned learning experiences or from my experiences working with students. I have also...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...determining what is effective for each student, and getting to know each student's particular academic needs and goals. When it comes to SAT prep, I believe that understanding the material is always more important than simply understanding the test. I teach specific testing strategies and tricks, but I ensure that at the heart of my tutoring is the academic material itself. A student who simply masters the strategies and tricks might do great on the...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Central Florida, pursuing my B.A. in Writing and Rhetoric and dual certificates in Editing and Publishing and Entertainment Management. I have worked primarily in the writing and editing fields, including college application essays and personal statements, as well as other high school and college writing assignments. I love helping students workshop their writing into a stronger version of their own words, and maintaining their personalities and writer's voice. I am hugely passionate about tutoring students...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...from college. I began working at a Summer School with middle schoolers, worked with college students abroad, and then went to graduate school to become an educator. I have been a licensed teacher in MA for 3 years and I love teaching. It is by far one of the most exciting and rewarding careers to have. Although I enjoy working with a larger classroom of students, I especially enjoy working 1-on-1 with students. There is...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Rhode Island, where I achieved my Bachelor's degree in Writing and Rhetoric, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Writing has always been a passion of mine, and although it is not for everyone, I believe that passion is contagious. I first began tutoring in my college's Writing Center during my senior year, helping students of all ages improve all different aspects of their writing. As I loved tutoring others so much, I began to tutor professionally, working...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I'm a firm believer in peeling back the layers to expose sources of passion in education because learning is fun, but seeking to understand the world and your personal "why" is a more rewarding pursuit than learning because you "have to."
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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As an experienced English academic tutor, I am passionate about helping students strengthen their writing skills and discover the beauty of creative expression. I believe writing is not just a skill but an art that can be developed with patience, practice, and encouragement. Through thoughtful guidance and a supportive approach, I aim to help each student find their voice, sharpen their academic writing, and enjoy the creative process along the way.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...in English and am currently working as a composition instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College and at Bryant and Stratton College. I have also lived and worked as a second language teacher in Japan, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. Aside from teaching, I also am a writer and a translator (Japanese to English). I have worked as a tutor at the Writing Center at UW-M and have also studied tutoring pedagogy. My method of tutoring is...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...double majored in International Relations and History of Art and Architecture. I also have a certification in teaching English as a foreign language. My favorite subjects to tutor are Russian, Japanese, and English, but I also am available to tutor in math (elementary to calculus), science, and SAT/ACT/AP prep. I have over five years of experience in both in-person and online tutoring, and I am passionate about helping students reach their academic and personal goals....
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Scott College. I studied Romance Languages with an emphasis in Spanish, Italian and French. I participated in Georgia State University's study abroad program in Perugia, Italy, where I studied in depth the culture and history as well as the language. I have worked primarily with high school and college students in both on-level and advanced language courses, and I have also had the opportunity to work with individuals for whom English is a second language....
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...first-year law student at the University of Utah S.J Quinney School of Law. I recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Pepperdine University with my Bachelor's of Arts in Economics. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I have the most experience working with students in SAT, ACT, LSAT, and AP/college economics. I have a laid-back tutoring style, but I make sure to present the content in the most simplified way I can to ensure...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...tutor, writing teacher, literature teacher, and classroom teacher in high school and college. I have a particular passion for working one-on-one with students helping them take that next step from 'good writing' to remarkable writing. I developed this knack for helping students improve their writing while working in college writing centers at Shoreline Community College and Eastern Washington University as a tutor for six years while I pursued my master's degree. I've had success with...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Arts in History and Biochemistry, I have cultivated a deep passion for teaching English and French. My experiences as an English teacher in a primary school in Corsica and as an online essay review tutor have equipped me with the skills to engage students of all ages. Over the past two years, I have reviewed over 1,000 essays, providing constructive feedback that fosters a genuine connection with students' ideas. I believe in creating a supportive...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...love sharing my interest in the science and using it to help students better understand and enjoy these exciting fields. My teaching philosophy is best summarized as "show not tell" -- I find that guiding students such that they can arrive at the answers themselves, rather than just explaining the problem, helps them fully realize their potential for success. When I'm not learning or teaching, I spend my time reading, running and baking.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Baylor University and graduated high school having completed both AP and IB courses, I'm fully aware that difficult coursework can become overwhelming. Students should feel no shame in seeking help with their studies, because even those with the highest GPAs don't have the answers to everything. Every question is valid. I strive to aid students with their coursework to the best of my ability, because my prior experience with tutors has taught me the value...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I'm a graduate of Earlham College with dual bachelor's degrees in Human Development and Social Relations and Theatre Arts. I have worked with kids from early elementary school through high school, primarily focusing on reading fluency and critical reading skills. I'm very passionate about literature and history and love to help spark interest and understanding in young minds. When I'm not working, I love to read, embroider, and watch movies.
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...majoring in English and minoring in Creative Writing and Philosophy. I also have my RCM Level 10 certificate in Piano and Music Theory. Pedagogy is one of my greatest passions; I really enjoy working with young people, and have many years of experience. I have participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, taught for Countrice Education, and privately tutored English, piano and music theory. I tutor most Humanities subjects, but my main focus is...
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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.
