...also working in the industry as a news and arts correspondent. My professorial credits include associate for two different universities here in the UK. As a PhD researcher, I was a White Rose Scholar and have Distinction in my Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies from the University of Oxford. I enjoy working remotely with students of all levels on a one-to-one basis or in a group. I also speak (rusty but fluent!) French having worked...
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...home tutoring in 2010. I specialise in exam techniques at A Level, GCSE and Key Stage 3 My teaching style focuses on delivering the skills needed to secure exam results. Once you have booked your fist session, I will contact you to discuss your requirements and then design a tailored block of sessions built around what you need to achieve the best result possible. I also include access to additional support materials for students to...
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I have been working as an English teacher for approximately 17 years in various global contexts. I have taught in South Korea, Japan, Bulgaria, England and the United States. Currently, I work as a lecturer & tutor in London.
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I am confident and conscientious teacher with a passion for assisting students reach their personal and professional skills. My areas of expertise are English, history, psychology and communications. I have successfully tutored students preparing for GCSE, A Level and IELTs exams, as well as providing guidance with entrance exams, university dissertations and visa applications.
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...Radio. I have written more than 60 academic articles and book chapters on literature, film, television, social media and politics. I've edited four books about media and journalism, and have authored four books about journalism, social media, literature, politics, film and television: Interactivity (2014), Out of Time (2015), Political Animals (2016) and Underwords: Re-Reading the Subtexts of Modernity - all published by Peter Lang (Oxford). I have a Bachelor's degree, two Master's degrees and a...
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...Inclusion studies. 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, as well as organization and executive functioning skills. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life and a positive impact on the growth of wider society, and I try to...
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...years I have taught various areas of sciences and maths in different languages to peers and friends, but my preferred subjects lie within religious studies, languages and English. There is never one way to learn and it is imperial that everyone's educational needs are catered to. Education is not always streamline and my own is the exact proof of that, yet I believe in silver linings and that with hard work and perseverance, especially after...
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...where I have worked with various educational volunteer programs during my university years, teaching both large groups and one-on-one lessons. This has helped me develop skills that can target student's individual needs on a group or individual level. In addition, I have over 14 years of experience as a qualified teacher, having worked with different curriculum types in both government and private sector schools. I have experience with the International IGCSE curriculum and GSCE curriculum from...
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...to teaching is that this endeavour puts you in the driver's seat. My role is to navigate and provide awareness and assistance to overcome obstacles or difficulties. I have been working with students over five years. I am a veteran of the United States Air Force and a graduate of Purdue University Global with a master's in Psychology. I also have a bachelor's in Information Technology Management. In addition, I am working on obtaining a...
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...miss interacting with young students. I love teaching because I love learning, and I want to help other people find that same love of learning that I had growing up, because that guides me through life. I especially enjoy teaching writing and math. I'm sure this is heavily influenced by the fact that I learned those skills from two of the greatest teachers I ever had -- my mom for math, and a woman named...
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...have a Masters in 20th Century American History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with...
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...to. I received a 35 on my ACT. In the past, I was a teacher's assistant at a home and school for severely autistic children ages 9-14, and worked on overcoming communicative barriers to foster interpersonal connections. I have also tutored multiple children with learning disabilities. In my experience, getting students engaged is just about finding the strategy that works best for them. That may mean we have to try multiple approaches, or approaches that...
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...have a broad general world history knowledge, but I have an emphasis in European history. With my journalism degree, I am required to gain a grammar/syntax certification from EGUMPP, a comprehensive online course that teaches every area of grammar and spelling. My writing skills, along with a passion for reading, has allowed me to successfully help tutor students in their own reading and writing skills. Outside of academics, I enjoy yoga, the outdoors, and volunteering...
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...literature, the social sciences, film, art, composition, and science, among others. The University of Michigan-Dearborn and Oakland Community College have honored me with several awards for my writing over the past few years. I believe that for a student to achieve improvement in a tutoring session, the goal must be a collaborative effort of the student and tutor. I try my best to communicate to my students that the more we work together, the more...
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...learning Spanish. These experiences have included working with children from kindergarten through 12th grade. I am an alumna of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the University of Pennsylvania, and a fluent Spanish speaker. In addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and...
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...reading. I have tutored in Biology and Intro Science, and am also certified to teach Social Studies and Business and can help you improve your content and writing skills across all of these areas. If you need support with classroom work, writing college essays, or enriching your studies with additional topics, I can help you succeed. Outside of academia, I am a proud father of two very young boys. I enjoy trail running, fitness, hiking,...
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As an educator with more than 25 years of teaching students from all walks of life, I enjoy seeing others reach and achieve their maximum potential through intellectual stimulation and mastery of selected courses and disciplines. ... The ability to read, comprehend and write well is essential for students to make intelligent decisions about their lives. Such skills also are important for students who wish to lead productive and successful lives. As a result, my teaching...
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...let my creative side flourish as a singer-songwriter and producer. These skills are just as important in learning and teaching Spanish along with many other subjects that I tutor. Furthermore, over the years I have learned that many students who learn Spanish in a classroom setting struggle because they're solely taught technical linguistic lingo; they rarely ever get the opportunity to actually speak it with their classmates in order to comfortably develop a Spanish tongue....
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...School and my first two years of college I struggled to care about school, I knew there could be benefits to attending, but they never seemed to matter. One semester I met a professor who changed my mind about schooling, and made me realize that its more than just getting a degree, being educated gives you a massive advantage in the modern world. Hopefully I can do for someone else what my professor did for...
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Yesterday, the student and I took a brief hiatus from essay planning in order to prepare for her (more imminent) examination on "Of Mice and Men." The teacher stated that test would be comprised of four types of questions: multiple choice, quotation ID's, short answer, and cause and effect. We discussed strategies for how to approach each type of question, and we decided how she could best divide her time when it came to the actual test taking. We took several online practice tests together in preparation for the multiple choice, after which I selected passages (at random) from the book, asking her to identify speaker, context, and overall significance. We spoke at length about how to incorporate larger themes of isolation and loneliness (which she is writing her essay on) into the open-response format questions.
The student had begun working on essay ideas with regards to how the student approached them in his thesis. He then selected two chapters from which he felt he could draw the most evidence of that thesis. We also constructed an outline with three main points, which he was then able to flesh out with evidence from his selected chapters. These measures provided a space for the students non-linear thinking to operate before beginning the linear process of writing his essay.
We studied for the student's upcoming test on Jane Eyre. On her last English test (on Emma), she had the most trouble with questions about minor characters and details, so we focused on understanding the role that each minor character played in the book and connecting them to the book's themes. In order to understand some of them, I drew a family tree to clarify Jane's relations with the aunts, uncles and cousins. We ended by reviewing the minor settings in the book.
The student is applying to a summer creative writing workshop so we researched their website and chose a writing sample for him to include with the application. He will also have to write a personal essay, but will not know the writing prompt until this week, so we plan to work on the essay at the next meeting. We also discussed theme, characterization, and finding specific supporting details in The Giver, which he is reading in class.
Today's session was productive with the student. We reviewed his homework assignments to clear up any questions he may have had. He's improving a lot, which is great for me to see. I will be giving him more English worksheet practices. Our next session will also be a quiz day for his vocabulary words.
The student and I worked on her thesis statement, authorial context, and audience commentary for her in class essay on Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Her teacher is very specific regarding how she would like the essay to be composed and will allow the class to bring in a sheet of notes. We selected solid quotes and provided in depth analysis so she will be very prepared. She earned a 92 on the last paper and I am very proud of her :)
