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Gemma: Fort Lauderdale tutor

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I make a great tutor because I help students to engage themselves while working through the challenges of each subject. I make sure that students understand what it is that is making the subject hard for them to understand in order to easily solve the problem! I take time with each client to ensure that they're getting a full explanation and are able to build the skills they need to develop further. Thanks for checking out my profile and I look forward to hearing from you!

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Gemma’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Oregon - Bachelors, Theatre Arts and Latin American Studies

Hobbies

Theatre, reading, yoga, going on walks, exploring art museums

Tutoring Subjects
American Literature
Audition Prep
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Other
Public Speaking
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?

I help students to stay motivated by encouraging them and making sure they don't feel overwhelmed.