Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...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 well worth living. In my spare time...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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I graduated from University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in History. I have immense gratitude for all of the incredible educators who have guided and taught me over the years--and this gratitude fuels my passion for providing this to other students. I particularly specialize in any AP History subject (APUSH, AP Euro, AP World, and AP Art History.) I provide an integrated, concept-driven model of understanding historical events and ideas.
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...Arts in English from Columbia University. While in university, I tutored local elementary school students for the "America Reads" program and adults preparing for their GED examinations. One summer I also worked as an assistant teacher and after school tutor for middle and high school students in Tomepampa, a beautiful small town in the Peruvian Andes. My favorite subjects to teach are literature, writing, and history. I care about helping my students not only improve...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...Educator M.Ed MHS-MFT, Ed.S, it is important that my Students enjoy themselves in the things they learn organically as they develop their confidence in each subject matter. As a Educational Leader, it is my duty to assess At-Risk and Fail grade situations with care and compassion. My goal with students is to quickly assess, plan, fully commit, and get to the true root and future goal of academics and what academic success can look like....
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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I am a graduate of Georgetown College, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and Penn State University, where I completed a Master's in International Affairs. Since graduation, I have worked as a wardrobe assistant on tours and led leadership workshops for students across Texas through C5 Texas. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my greatest passions are Literature, Politics, and Government.
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...on. To innovate, create, and even re-define. One of the things I respect the most about educating and teaching is that all learners learn differently. I love learning and creating new ways to teach, guide, and mentor; so I enjoy the unique perspective each learner brings with them. This is another attribute that makes me a life-long learner myself. That I too can learn from my students and there is no "one size fits all...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...399 subject areas, online as well as in-person with pupils of all ages. I have piloted programs implementing technology, and those designed to apply my aptitude for differentiated instruction strategies for clients of all learning styles and abilities. I pride myself, on my extensive background and passion for teaching; knowing, that every student no matter their age, level or need, can succeed. My teaching and tutoring ability spans a plethora of subsets within subjects including...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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"Learning is a process measured not by the amount of knowledge we possess, but by our ability to understand and adapt how we teach ourselves."
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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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 Allentown, PA
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...get used to high school expectations and sophomore curricula aimed at preparing students for IB study should they choose to pursue that path.Those years included 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...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...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, history, and languages, and other interests of...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...instruct in Civics and Government. My experience includes teaching Economics and participating in the AmeriCorps Jacksonville Teaching Assistant Residency, reflecting a robust foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of education. My approach to tutoring is centered on understanding each student's unique needs and learning styles, facilitating not just academic success but also fostering a lifelong passion for learning. Certified in Secondary Education and Social Studies, I am equipped to offer comprehensive support in these...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...College, where I earned my Bachelor's in English Literature and Secondary Education while running on the Track and Field team. There's so much I love about writing and finding clarity in communication, and I love spreading the joy with which I view grammatical theory. I'd be happy to work with you on Reading Fundamentals, Writing Clarity, Essay-Writing Strategy, English Language Exams (and Standardized Tests), College Essay/ Personal Narrative Construction, or anything else to do with...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...the curriculum, with also ensuring that learning is fun. My particular specialisms are history, literature and politics, and I am familiar with both US AP and high school syllabuses, as well as UK GCSE and A Level. I am very comfortable teaching more general courses like General Studies (UK), and GED/ACT/SAT (US). I took my undergraduate degree in literature at the University of Cambridge, and completed my PhD in history at the University of Wolverhampton....
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...in Pima Community College's Post-Baccalaureate program. I have stayed up-to-date with online learning techniques by taking professional development courses with ASU's Arizona Virtual Teacher Institute. I enjoy teaching and tutoring English Language Arts at the high school, college, and adult level. ELA covers a wide umbrella: I teach grammar, writing skills, composition, reading comprehension strategies, rhetoric, literature, and public speaking skills. I teach grammar with a practical approach, centering it around writing and grounding new...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...and I believe in providing a personalized approach that integrates their academic goals with the skills and knowledge required for future success in their chosen careers. Whether it's preparing for rigorous exams, mastering core subjects, or cultivating specific skills for career advancement, my focus is on guiding students to not only excel in their studies but also develop a clear roadmap for their professional journey. Through clear, engaging, and interactive resources, I work with students...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...specialize in tutoring English, Writing, Literature, and Russian but am able to tutor in other subjects as well. I am passionate about the power of tutoring as I, myself, was tutored in high school. Through tutoring I learned that I was not "bad" at physics, I just needed some extra help. I aim to help students realize that they are not "bad" at anything. They are ALL capable of learning, bettering themselves, and succeeding. In...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...using a platform, as well as in-person or online tutoring, yields substantial benefits for students who are willing and eager to push past obstacles, learn fundamental skills, core concepts, and helps each develop a more generalized thought process with more engagement. I am passionate and enthusiastic when I teach, as I strive to include diverse lesson plans, many hands-on activities, give useful resources, valuable information, and have a zeal to help students learn something new...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...and Bipolar disorder. Under my tutelage, he excelled from a Pre-K to 2nd grade reading level....and from a 1st to 4th grade math level. He is now an adult and friend. In November 1998, I began as a daily Substitute Teacher for Central High School (Prince George's Cty, MD). Since then, I've taught and mentored ages 4 to 23 years-old. For 20+ years, I've protected my reputation with: exemplary child management and mentorship, engaging lessons...
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Certified IB Literature and Performance Tutor in Allentown, PA
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...it allows me to impact the next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students...
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Private IB Literature and Performance Tutoring in Allentown, PA
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Allentown 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 Allentown 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.
