Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...Cruz in Psychology, graduating Cum Laude. While attending college I had the opportunity to work for the University's Learning Support Services as a tutor and mentor for my fellow students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Women's Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Writing, and Research. Few things are as rewarding to me as helping others to achieve their goals in and out of academia. I find that passing on healthy...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...of West Florida and my teaching certification from LeTourneau University in Houston, Texas. I am certified in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 4 through 12 in Texas. I also hold two English as a Second Language certifications and have spent most of my teaching career working with ESL students, both to help them achieve grade level and to learn how to accel at standardized tests. I have one daughter who is working on...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...to work with you as a tutor! With a strong educational foundation and a passion for teaching, I bring valuable experience as a high school peer tutor and volunteer working with young elementary students. I have achieved top scores of 5s on AP exams and a digital SAT score of 1500+, underscoring my expertise in AP Biology, AP Chemistry and AP Social Studies/English, as well as SAT prep. Currently, I am pursuing my undergraduate degree...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...at Carleton College who is ecstatic about teaching and spreading my love of learning. I am also greatly interested in sociology and gender studies, and have yet to decide if I will minor in one of those fields, too. I love helping students discover a passion for reading and expressing themselves through writing. My favorite areas to tutor are those having to do with English; I enjoy everything from AP Literature to essay writing for...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...on international business - I am highly equipped to tutor students in business courses. In addition, I am competent in tutoring for English courses having taken AP exams and thoroughly enjoy dissecting texts. As I've been enthralled by reading, it has lead me to also become a proficient writer. I've been writing articles, songs, and poems for some time and find writing to be one of my major strengths. Having worked in the music industry...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...world. I began my tutoring career in high school as a peer-to-peer volunteer tutor. I tutored first generation students and students from historically marginalized communities with the federal TRIO program as an undergraduate at UW. In D.C. I tutored second language learners looking to improve their English skills. Most recently, I worked with student athletes through the athletics department at UT. I tutor a variety of subjects in the humanities and social sciences, but my...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...and an M.A. in Policy and Development from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Over the past six years I have tutored and taught students both in the U.S. and abroad. My favorite subjects are English/American literature and French. I also have a great deal of experience teaching English as a second language to both children and adults. I firmly believe that there is no one way to teach any subject, and to that end...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...The ability to connect with students across borders, cultures, and time zones is a testament to the boundless potential of remote education. Closer to home, as an Assistant Debate Coach at Ridge High School, I've found immense fulfillment in nurturing the next generation of articulate speakers and critical thinkers. Collaborating with students to refine their skills and amplify their voices has been nothing short of rewarding. Throughout my academic journey at Western Kentucky University, where...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...Louis where I received a B.A. in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology and a B.A. in American Studies. As an undergraduate student, I tutored in the Writing Center at WashU where I worked on a broad range of academic and personal writing assignments. I have experience tutoring analytical, argumentative, and research writing across disciplines and am open to working with any student, regardless of what they are studying. We learn together! If I had to choose a favorite, I...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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I've been teaching English literature and composition since graduate school. If you need help with something language- or literature-related, I can probably do it!
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...at the university level and in the K-12 classroom, I have found success, and deep meaning, in working with students to achieve their goals and exceed their own expectations. Guiding, supporting, and empowering student success has been the highlight of my career. I am a currently a certified English teacher and previously worked as a university instructor in philosophy (including core writing courses). I also spent a year and a half as a university research...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...Manhattan. By May of 2016, I will have completed my Bachelor of Arts in Media, Culture and the Arts, with minors in Philosophy, Theology, and Business. Throughout high school, I had various teaching experiences as a horseback riding instructor, babysitter, and ESL tutor, and after my first year of college, I spent a summer in Kenya working with children through a local orphanage. I love English, reading, writing, and math most, but I am passionate...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...The Macaroni Kid, a family publication, and resource dedicated to keeping readers in the know about community news and events. I interview celebrities and write stories, and theater, movie, and restaurant reviews. I take press trips and cover the happenings for kids and families in other cities such as San Antonio. My literary ken has grown tremendously. My passion for writing and reading remains steadfast and unmovable. I want students to develop their writing, reading,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...a Bachelor's degree in Computation Physics at The University of Texas at Austin. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in high school mathematics and physics. My passion for STEM education drives me to help students navigate complex concepts by breaking them down into manageable, relatable steps. I believe in fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring their strengths and weaknesses. My previous experience includes running a...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...etc.). I have lots of experience discussing, presenting, and writing about literature with others of all ages. I have a passion for language learning and have tutored in the French language and French literature. I have helped homeschool children and guided adult students through biological health science courses, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, and more. I shadowed physicians at a private hospital in Greece for a summer, owned and operated a rehabilitative...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...transformative learning by "speaking" to each student in a language he or she can understand, whether that language be visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or through reading/writing. My background of working in special needs classes has impressed upon me the necessity of addressing the specific learning requirements of each individual student as often as possible. I seek to create an environment in every tutoring session where learning is encouraged and supported, and an atmosphere of respect between...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...few months as I do not get a lot of Math practice as a lawyer! My own learning accomplishments were always assisted by one on one interactions, and I know so many students can benefit by individualized attention. I hope to teach by example, to provide clear and simple explanations for complex concepts, and to be able to review and give advice as quickly and thoroughly as possible. When I am not working, I love...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Cambridge
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...a Bachelor of Arts in Media Production with a concentration in Writing for Film and Television. Since graduation, I have sought to put my writing skills to use in a number of fields, from writing short films and sketch comedy to blogging for the web. I specialize in tutoring writing and critical reading skills for English courses and test prep. Additionally, I work with students on general essay editing and college essays. As a tutor,...
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Private AP English Literature and Composition Tutoring in Cambridge
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Cambridge AP English Literature and Composition Tutoring FAQ
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 Cambridge 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.
