Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...to students struggling with the SAT writing or critical reading sections, or the subject tests and AP Exams in Latin or English Literature. My philosophy is that students who are happy, engaged, and excited about the material, regardless of ability level, are the best learners. For test prep, this means avoiding the hysteria that many feel about the exams and focusing on the material itself with a realistic view of how to get the most...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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I am a historian, currently working on my PhD at Loyola University Chicago. I have over six years experience as a tutor or instructor, and have helped hundreds of students improve their writing and score higher on essays and exams. I am engaging, encouraging, and skilled at individualizing instruction.
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...in my ability to help students excel in a variety of subjects, I personally find it most rewarding to work with teenagers preparing to apply for college. This period can be extremely important for a young person's future success, and I know firsthand how overwhelming the pressure to succeed can get when you feel like you have to face it alone. With my passion for writing, I can aid my charges in overcoming character limits...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...I am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping others reach their educational goals.... My teaching philosophy...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...words can take you to a whole new place and even leave you with a whole new perspective on life. Naturally, my favorite genres are Science Fiction and Fantasy, but I certainly do not let that limit me. I am also an avid video gamer, especially RPGs, because it is like living out a story. I also must confess a certain fondness for Japanese Anime and Manga (I just love the Japanese culture), as well...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...all of their college questions. Currently, I spend an average of at least 2-3 hours per week in Boston Public School classrooms, where I assist teachers and work with students one-on-one who would benefit from extra help. I do this every semester here at school, averaging 30 hours per semester in classrooms, and I love interacting with students! I also have experience working with younger children with literacy and phonics, through an AmeriCorps program called...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...with a B.F.A. in Emerging Media and T.E.F.L. certification. I specialize in teaching language arts and am in the top 1% of ACT reading test takers. I have extensive experience instructing students of all ages and skill levels regarding the English language, though I prefer instructing high school and college students, as well as those preparing for standardized testing. In addition, I excel at social studies and topics regarding history, as reading and writing abilities...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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I'm a native New Yorker and recent graduate from Columbia University, where I studied Political Science and Business Management. I'm now working in management consulting. I have experience working 1-on-1 with students to help them achieve their full academic potential. I'm offering SAT (reading, writing and language, and math), SAT Math I and II, SAT Literature, and GRE test prep. Looking forward to working with you!
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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I am passionate about learning and helping others pursue their educational goals! I am currently a sophomore at Purdue studying English, Professional Writing, and Psychology. I have been tutoring since high school and have experience with middle school through high school students. I love to get to know my clients and incorporate their interests into their academic needs.
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and a minor in Cinema and Media Studies. I have a passion for teaching students English, writing analysis skills, and Literature, and have tutored these subjects to both middle and high school students in New Jersey, and college students in New York. In my lessons, I encourage my students to gain new insights and perspectives about literature, English, and various written works, especially when I teach them how...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...University of Oxford. I just finished a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, so I have a lot of experience with the social sciences. I have four main areas that I tutor in: SAT prep, English, the social sciences, and math. My past SAT clients have consistently reached their target score (including improving their score by over 200 points). I love literature and have professional experience editing writing. I am also highly numerate, having earned...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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I am a global public health and policy veterinarian, veteran, and former linguist living in Washington, DC. I have more than five years of experience tutoring all sciences, English, and MCAT prep, among other subjects. I've lived on five continents and have three dogs and two cats, who are constantly wondering why I come home smelling like flying trapeze chalk.
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...example sentences with the concept until I am confident that they understand the concept and can identify and use it in all of the contexts in which it might appear. I also have experience tutoring writing, biology, ISEE vocabulary, general vocabulary, and French vocabulary and grammar (through the early intermediate level). In addition to this experience, I have a strong background in the social sciences, particularly anthropology, and in AP courses and tests relating to...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...student and saw the teacher as a facilitator who helps students cultivate knowledge. The teacher (or tutor) is a guide, but much of that role is tied to helping students find confidence so they can continue their education independently throughout their lives. Outside of academia, I spend a lot of time reading (lots of non-fiction), writing, running, camping, watching movies, and cooking. I spend a lot of time playing with my cat, Midway, and doing...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Special Education. I have been a teacher for 27 years in grades 6 through 12 with students from a variety of backgrounds. I've spent several years working with students with learning and emotional disabilities in self-contained and general education settings and the majority of my experience has been on a refugee campus teaching students from Central America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. I...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...who almost flunked out of high school, I taught myself to be a straight-A student. I went on to earn perfect scores on my verbal, written, and literature subject SATs and to graduate Magna Cum Laude from a prestigious liberal arts school. I'm now a career writer, and I tutor because I love helping kids find the joy of learning and succeeding. In my years of experience as a reading tutor for underserved kids, a...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...Writing is a big subject, however, and becoming proficient can be a lifelong process. I take this approach into my tutoring. We can focus on basic grammar or advanced rhetorical choices, but in every case, I try to help you develop a foundation from which to continue develop your writing. In my free time, I enjoy playing cards (poker and bridge, in particular), playing the guitar and/or bass guitar, and writing fiction. In addition, I...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...University's Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing, and I received my Bachelor's degree in Literature at Texas A&M University. I've tutored students of different ages and backgrounds for several years. I focus primarily on the reading and writing portions of standardized tests, as well as English school subjects. The subjects I enjoy teaching most are test prep, essay writing, and literary analysisperfect for any junior or senior preparing for college. No matter where...
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Certified SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
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...and unrepentant Freud apologist. I have a BA in English and Psychology from Columbia University and will soon be pursuing an MFA at Johns Hopkins. I enjoy adjusting my teaching style for each students' individual needs. I have worked with students struggling with basic phonics to total literary whizzes who needed more fine-grained advice. I have tutored students from all levels, from middle school to college. I am especially excited to help students with reading...
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The SAT Subject Test in Literature invites high school students to showcase their knowledge of literature to colleges by answering multiple-choice literary analysis questions about provided passages. Students preparing for this SAT Subject Test need to master a large amount of specialized vocabulary that is used to describe features of poetry and prose. They also need to develop the ability to carefully read the content that a text presents, and to associate this content with tropes, allusions, and the characteristics of various kinds of literature from distinct time periods.
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SAT Subject Test instructors can make the wide range of material covered on this exam seem more manageable. They can take stock of your current familiarity with the various types of literary concepts that you might be asked about on the exam, and they can create a custom tailored tutoring plan that addresses the content you most need to review or revisit.
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Recent Portland SAT Subject Test in Literature Tutoring Session Notes
We ran through some practice tests today and identified that poetry is something we should focus on. Because of the sometimes subjective nature of Lit answers we have taken to discussing competing compelling answers and trying to elucidate the style in which CB like to test. Furthermore, I introduced rigorous vocabulary building techniques to use while she is studying.
Today was our first session together. The student wants to do prep work for SAT subject tests in Literature and Math. Today we focused on the literature exam. After briefly going over the structure of the exam, we spent a majority of the time going over the diagnostic he had taken. For our next meeting, the student will take another practice exam and make flash cards for the literary/poetry terms he needs to know.
We spent our time reviewing the basic concepts the student needed to know in order to take the SAT 2 Literature, reviewing definitions necessary for understanding the questions provided on each passage. We also went over some test-taking strategies so that the test itself will be a little easier for him to take. As this was our final session, I encouraged him to do some studying on his own time.
We did a quick review of prose (fiction & non-fiction) and then jumped back into poetry. The student is doing well, so for homework she should do the next practice test in the book, timed, so we can see her progress.
Today we covered some hard literary analysis questions. He has strong guessing and elimination strategies. Afterward, we talked a bit about his college admissions essay and how to structure/outline to grab the reader's attention and sympathy.
Used this session primarily for the student to orient herself to the SAT Lit test: its content knowledge and time expectations, necessary vocabulary, and required analytical skills. Conducted guided practice of a diagnostic test, in which we examined sample passages of each type seen on the SAT Lit exam. Prioritized poetry analysis for further review, and began compiling a list of content-specific vocabulary to review and remember for test day. Thematic analysis of fiction and non-fiction prose, as well as grammar skills, are sound.
