Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...currently working in a Pupil Referral Unit. Alongside 6 years of experience tutoring adults and children 1-1 and in workshops, through my own business in performing arts and business mentoring. My expertise involves English as a Second Language to which I am certified and I have received a 1st Class Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management. Although, I am very passionate about English, Literature and Maths too. I travel extensively as I value immersing...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...with learning and hope I can give my students the tools in education that they can take forward and use in their careers and the world around them. Having 2 full-time teachers as parents I have been very aware from a young age of how impactful a young person's experience with education can be later in life. I hope to take the lessons I've learned through education and running my Theatre Company workshops and provide...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...the importance of communication and the power of language. I have a real love for speaking and analysing text, and I trust this passion is contagious, and can inspire others to develop their own love for language. I get lost in books, from classical plays all the way to crime novels! When it comes to tutoring languages, I believe that the best way to learn is by speaking and debating. I enjoy helping my students to...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...and assess where they are academically in order to create an academic plan that is tailored for their success. I have 10+ years of experience as a tutor in the following areas: English, Spanish, Chinese, testing, essay related exams, resume writing, scholarship applications and related subjects. I have tutored students with special needs and various learning abilities, students with language and cultural differences, students with little to no computer skills and non-traditional students, many of...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...in the individual tutoring space and a proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and look forward...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you succeed...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...and film reviews in places like The Atlantic and CT Magazine. I can tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about English, Literature, Writing, Economics and Politics. Students I've worked with seem to enjoy writing the most when they discover their own voice, and quit trying to write in jargonese. I believe in education, and in reaching for great grades and test scores. I believe that the examined life is one...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
I am a multicultural and multilingual professional. I encourage others to strive for their best performance and present their most earnest work in the areas of English, college application essays, French, and Russian. I am dedicated to empathy-driven instruction through immersive engagement and fulfilling communication. Let's explore new understanding and personal strengths!
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...and directing a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics Summer Camp. You see, from the time I was a little girl I've always felt that I could be (learn) anything I wanted; It turns out, I could also teach anything I learn. I've loved and participated in performance based curricula from 9 years of age, beginning with concert band as a first chair flute right up to college and present. I was a cheerleader, regular...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...me, is a matter of helping students channel the voice they already possess. I am excited to share my passion for learning, reading, and writing with students across the Chicagoland community. I focus mainly on English, Literature, and Writing in my tutoring, but also enjoy History of any variety. From AP and standardized tests to research projects and personal essays for individual classes, I believe we all benefit from learning to be better readers, writers,...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...have also taught as an assistant choir director and held several long term substitute teaching positions. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, math, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...English to non-native speakers, both children and adults. I also have experience tutoring in reading and the sciences. In my view, education is not merely a means to an end, but an end in itself - and my goal as a tutor is to present, discuss, and work out the content with the student(s) in such a way that each of us shares in the other's enthusiasm along the way. I personally particularly enjoy literature,...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...I want to reiterate my committment to not using AI in our work together. Hi! I'm Sophia, a writer, editor, tutor, and voice teacher. I graduated Vanderbilt University with my Bachelor's in History, a second major in Voice, a concentration in Musicology, and a minor in Italian. I'm currently pursuing my Master's. I have extensive experience with academic writing and am also an award-winning creative writer. If you need help editing an essay, college personal...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...taking college and high school English courses at the same time. It's a quick-moving and powerful transition, and I have always enjoyed making that journey. And of course, I'm ready to tutor any content areas in composition, literature, or humanities and English college courses for students needing assistance in those areas, whether you're developing your skills, first-generation, an ESL learner, top of the class or working to catch up. It's an honor to help you...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...idea every day. It's important for me to learn something new every day and because I'm a teacher down to my toes, I like to share what I've learned. But, my favorite thing is helping students achieve their goals. I love to discover how a student learns and then share that information with them so that they can advocate for their own education moving forward. And, I love the process of helping students improve their...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...speaking, creative writing (I'm even a published author), college application essays, university level research essays, and test preparation coaching for High School, University, and Grad level testing. I am passionate about creating a learning environment where I empower students to find their own unique voices and express their ideas with confidence. I specialize in breaking down assignments into easy-to-follow steps, and I utilize a variety of diverse teaching methods to tailor a tutoring session to...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...creative writing of poetry and short fiction as well as study of the personal essay modelled on writings of authors such as Loren Eisley, Joan Didion, James Baldwin, and Alice Walker. There is more to writing than crafting a persuasive critical paper about a work of fiction.It was also the responsibility of the English Department to review college essays for students before their formal submission. When I was not teaching English I was a law...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
My name is Joshua Mullins, and I have a passion to see every child succeed and reach their full potential. My expertise is Theatre, English, and Basic Mathematics.
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...a laid-back and down-to-earth style that helps students to be comfortable in realizing that they harbor more skills in reading and writing than they previously thought. I like to find the particular passions that drive each individual student in his or her life, and use those as a gateway in which to let them see how English and reading and critical thinking applies to these areas. In the end, students of all ages come away...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Birmingham
Biography
...they provide insights into human behavior and the brain's intricate workings, which are crucial for understanding and improving learning processes. My favorite subjects to tutor are those that delve into these areas, as I find it immensely rewarding to see students grasp complex concepts and apply them to real-world scenarios. My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every student has the potential to excel given the right support and resources. I adopt a...
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Private IB Literature and Performance Tutoring in Birmingham
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Birmingham IB Literature and Performance Tutoring FAQ
The International Baccalaureate program's literature courses require students to develop strong skills in critical thinking and literary analysis; however, this does not mean that a course cannot focus on the genres of literature that most closely align with the student%u2019s personal interests. The IB Literature and Performance course presents students who possess a passion for theater and performance, with a special opportunity to take a literature class devoted to their interests. The course and its exam assess the same critical literacy skills that are the foundation of any IB literature class, but stress reading plays and understanding how the unique nature of performance and dramatic interpretation can impact a text's meaning.
As a result, dramatic texts, poems, and performance pieces are favored over novels and nonfiction literary works in this course. Despite its specific focus, the course%u2019s requirements are no less rigorous than other IB literature courses. While only offered at the IBs standard level, the Literature and Performance course still requires students to read a variety of texts and think critically about how those texts are structured. Additionally, the IB Literature and Performance exam requires students to perform both oral and written literary analyses. While the course can act as a great springboard for the study of drama in college, it also represents a significant challenge. Even for students with histories of success in literature and drama courses, succeeding both in an IB Literature and Performance course and on its exam might require a little bit of expert help.
Varsity Tutors can help connect you with tutors who can provide custom-tailored IB Literature and Performance tutoring. Tutors are experienced educators, and many hold degrees in literature, theater, and performance studies from some of the most impressive colleges and universities in the nation. Their knowledge and experience can work to your advantage as you strive to master the material covered in your particular course and to prepare for your exams. Tutoring sessions take place in one-on-one settings, which allows you to receive immediate feedback on your work and have questions answered as soon as they occur to you. In addition, your tutor can design your lesson plans around your particular skills, strengths, weaknesses, and concerns. This customized approach can be particularly helpful in helping you master the dual performative and literary aspects of IB Literature and Performance.
If you are a natural performer, but struggle with understanding the literary analysis required throughout the course, your tutor can focus on helping you learn to pick out the aspects and details of texts most crucial from a technical viewpoint, and to explicate the meaning you derive from them. On the other hand, if you are a literature buff just beginning to study drama, your tutor can work with you on performance skills and help familiarize you with the features unique to dramatic texts. In addition, tutors work to make your IB Literature and Performance tutoring experience not only efficient, but also convenient.
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Recent Birmingham IB Literature and Performance Tutoring Session Notes
Today we still did the separate sessions for all three students. It took one hour, and we still reviewed the content from last few classes. I am glad to see that the first student's pronunciation became increasingly good and she can apply the linguistic devices like the conjunction in different context. The second student always learned pretty fast and demonstrated great language skills. The third student was really smart and still remembers the things that are learned a long time ago. Next class, I will introduce more simple sentences and maybe conduct a story-telling activity.
The student had a great session today. He was focused and we had a lot of fun working on his workbook pages. His Chinese teacher had been out for the past week and will continue to be out this week, so he didn't have homework, but we completed four pages of his workbook so he could get ahead. He was very motivated to copy characters when we raced, with the rule that messy characters had to be erased and rewritten. He enjoyed correcting my characters and having a chance to be the teacher. He wrote his sentences in record time when I had him race against the clock, again with the rule that messy characters would have to be erased and rewritten. I was very impressed that he independently looked up words he didn't know rather than trying to ask me to do it for him.
We studied the vocabulary from the student's assignment by using his flashcards and doing the quiz on the laptop. Then, we practiced character recognition, pronunciations and meanings using physical flashcards and made sentences among them. Overall, he was doing good for this time's vocabulary revision.
Like our previous classes, we always review what we learned from last class. Today we did a long review. After it, we drew and cut out three big circles from a blank paper. We colored them in red, green and yellow. They were our traffic lights signs for the following game. The phrases we learned were "red light, green light, and yellow light". In this game, the student not only mastered the phrases but also a new tongue twister.
The student and I reviewed and drilled grammar concepts from Lesson 1 such as "also," the question format, and negation. We then went through the two lesson 2 dialogues about family and practiced questions using the "both" construction. We also modified the dialogues to fit personal facts so that he could talk about himself.
We continued to learn vocabulary and form sentences related to celebrating Spring Festival. She drew illustrations about the traditions and customs of the celebration, and we practiced writing the Chinese characters related to the lesson.
