...Roslyn News and seven years as editor of The Massapequan Observer. Prior to that, I had three years experience as a tutor and an English teacher. I have published up to 6,000 by-line articles, over 200 reviews and essays and eight books on subject matters with History and Literature . I have spent a lifetime with the printed word and am eager to pass on that knowledge. Hobbies include golf, swimming, reading, writing and playing...
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I am a senior in college studying communication and journalism who is dedicated to helping other students learn and be the best they can possibly be.
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I am extremely passionate about educating our future. Being a teacher, one of the best outcomes is seeing your own students be successful, gaining confidence in themselves and most of all, finding their purpose.
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I graduated from Notre Dame and Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism. My day job is to help others use the written word and to explain civics and government to a large audience. I'm also constantly using statistics and algebra to demonstrate my points, and I can help you learn all the basic concepts. I scored highly on the SAT, both in math and reading, and I'd love to help you do the same.
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...education. My family instilled a love for research and exploration, so I naturally leaned into teaching science. I taught IB Biology for 3 years and enjoyed helping students understand complex concepts and develop their own intellectual curiosity. I also offered tutoring for Math during this time, supervised multiple IB Extended Essays, and took on a summer English teaching position. I strive to create a supportive and understanding environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making...
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...elementary teacher in Texas. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children in Europe; adults looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in Italy. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching children Reading, English and Math. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart...
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I am a graduate of Fresno State University. I received a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with an emphasis in publishing and editing. I have always been fond of English as a subject and during my college years, I tutored fellow students with a focus on essay writing and test prep. In my spare time, I enjoy writing poetry and short stories.
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...works published in literary magazines as well as enjoyed a successful career as a Marketing Copywriter. My passion, however, has always been in academia. I enjoy helping to navigate my students through the literary landscape by fortifying their foundations in literacy, providing insight and encouraging understanding.I approach each subject with equal enthusiasm, creating excitement around challenging tasks whether it be working on persuasive essays, studying for standardized tests, or finding the missing link that makes...
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...well-suited to any subjects in history, the social sciences, and world religions. I have 4 years of experience working with Second-language English learners. I am truly at my best when I am helping to teach or tutor students, and you will find that my style is energetic and encouraging. Writing is all about making your readers as excited about the topic as you are, so I try to bring that to my teaching style.
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...I am a graduate of Western University with an Honours Specialization in International Relations and a student of law at the University of Toronto. I have tutored high school and college-level English and social science courses for over four years, helping dozens of students improve by several grade levels and gain lasting skills that will benefit them throughout their academic and professional careers. In addition to my teaching experience, I have had the privilege of...
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...and the written word and I want to instill that love and appreciation in others. I've worked with elementary school students to improve their reading skills as an AmeriCorps Vista Intern with Literacy Mid-South, and while at WashU I led numerous writing workshops for groups ranging from elementary school students to my college peers. I wrote for our campus newspaper, Student Life, which is one of the oldest college papers in the country. Therein, my...
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...in helping children improve their reading comprehension and creative writing skills. I can also tutor at the high school English literature level since I am passionate about reading and enjoy having in-depth conversations about different books. In my experience with tutoring students, I aim to make my lessons engaging and interesting to help them feel comfortable learning while having fun. I like providing a variety of games and interactive activities for the younger students to...
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...switch up a learning plan if the student isn't clicking with my original teaching method. I am most passionate about teaching writing (creative and academic), literature, music, and Latin. These were the topics that meant the most to me during school and what that I have pursued in higher education. I also tutor English, Philosophy, History, and Elementary Math and Science. In my spare time I love to write, sing, experience new styles of music,...
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...University-Vancouver with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication. I then graduated Magna Cum Laude from Gonzaga with my Master of Arts Communication & Leadership with a concentration of College Teaching of Communication. I am a teacher at heart and here to help you in whatever way best fits your academic needs. We can build a plan together and work to make sure you succeed. My strengths are Academic Coaching, Journalism, Presentation Skills, and Public...
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...interesting! I have had formal and informal tutoring experience via my time serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama for 3 years. Although I am no longer a Peace Corps volunteer, I still live in Panama where I work in tourism and also offer English language tutoring services as well as writing, copywriting and editing services. I am originally from New York City, so English is my first language, and I also speak advanced...
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Recent Journalism Tutoring Session Notes
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 :)
