Award-Winning Comparative Literature Tutors serving Durham

Andrei : Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...it beforehand? Therein, I maintain, lies the role of an educator to translate the intellectual wealth of our ancestors into each student's prior knowledge. In other words, the educator must translate unfamiliar, valuable information into each student's 'cognitive language'. Largely (if not entirely), I attribute the incredible opportunities I have been afforded in life to...

Rachel: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...informs my own teaching philosophy. I have significant experience with tutoring high-school and university-level students with neurocognitive divergencies such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and mental ill-health. I am open to tutoring in a variety of subjects related to my own knowledge and expertise. I am keen to support: - Young children (aged 5 and under),...

Adam: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

I am a Cambrige student with a history of one on one tutoring, who feels really strongly that anybody can learn anything if the material is presented in a way that they can recieve it.

Francis: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

Professional expert in EAP, IELTS and general English language with 10 years of experience in ESL

Adam: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...a PGCE in secondary English and Drama from the University of Cambridge. Since then I have been teaching for over 20 years, in colleges and schools within the UK and overseas, and most recently tutoring online. My areas of specialism are GCSE (and IGCSE) English, KS3 and A level English. I have taught in international...

Philip: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...as a tutor are that lessons must always be engaging, accessible, and of clear practical use to the learner. I follow a student-centred approach, constantly assessing my learner's needs and development. No two learners are the same, and I am careful to tailor my learning plans to the specific requirements and learning styles of each...

Alexandra Rose : Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...Masters Degree in English Literature from the University of St Andrews and I am eager to continue engaging in the field by sharing my knowledge and passion with students. I have a plethora of experience working with young people from ages 3 months to 16 years - I have worked as a tutor, a mentor, a...

Yasmine: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...to the specific needs of every student. I understand that students are unique and thus have different learning objectives. I am fun, enthusiastic and always have a positive outlook and expectation on my student's performance. I encourage and motivate learners to reach their learning goals. I am able to teach beginner, intermediate and advanced English....

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Hallie: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...College with a Bachelor of Science. There, I studied theater and took classes in literature, history, religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range...

Tessa: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...at Yale University, with a prospective double major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are,...

Malcolm: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...and communications professional who was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. I graduated cum laude from Temple University in 2012 with degrees in English and Italian. After graduation, I moved to Sardinia to teach English as a Foreign Language and work as a freelance Italian-to-English translator. Since returning to the United States in mid-2013,...

Ema: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...of Harvard University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with an emphasis on screenwriting. Although I love literature and writing, I am most passionate about tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic...

John: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have...

Ariela: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...one of the reasons that I am good at test taking, is my ability to organize information. It's a skill I use both in my academic life, as well as professionally; as a stage manager, it is often my job to take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking, a quick change in...

Akhil: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...My favorite sport is football, but I watch almost every major sport around the world. I'm also an avid fan of professional wrestling. I also enjoy reading, writing, and playing video games in my spare time, and I love working out and playing sports when the weather is nice. I also love watching stand-up comedy,...

Elsbeth: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...of creative writing workshops. I was lucky enough to go to Interlochen Arts Academy to study writing for the last two years of high school, and I spent all of college continuing to rigorously study the art of writing and the creative collaboration/critical experience one gets from writing workshops. I also learned a lot from...

Rachel: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...and group settings. While in college, I worked for a local high school tutoring groups of students through the AVID system. At the same time, I also tutored an individual who was failing four out of his five core classes. In three classes he had less than a 40%, and was in danger of dropping...

Ruth: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including...

Emerson: Durham Comparative Literature tutor

...everything from short, timed essays such as the SAT essay, to college essays, to research papers such as the IB Extended Essay. I am fully fluent in Spanish for anyone who wishes to communicate in or practice the language. Outside of school, I enjoy running and fitness, mystery books and television, creative writing, and participating...