I am a student at Duke University studying English, Entrepreneurship, and Photography. I have several years of experience tutoring privately and volunteering as an assistant teacher for elementary school children aged 4-10 years old. I am available to tutor English at all pre-collegiate levels. This may include anything from learning letters to improving in-depth writing and analysis skills. I am also available to tutor Mathematics at an elementary school level. Outside of school, I spend my time reading, running my photography business, hanging out with my dog, and babysitting.

I graduated from the American 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 free time.

Seventeen years in education teaching and counseling students from different countries in the Caribbean, Asia and the Middle East. And ready to incorporate this interesting North American experience to my resume.I obtained a diploma for teaching Spanish and French as a Second Language from the Education Canada College of Montreal, Canada. I also hold the highest diploma in French language and culture awarded by the French Ministry of Education. I also have my home country teachers certification from the University of Havana, Cuba.My years of experience teaching foreign languages internationally has allowed me to see a shift in teaching methodologies from a grammar-centered approach to a communication-centered approach. The qualities I try to instill in my students are to strive for personal excellence and overcome obstacles. I see myself as guide on my students route towards further knowledge.My teaching strategy is to rapidly identify the needs, weaknesses and strengths of my students so I can better adapt my teaching methodology to best suit their needs. Once I have identified the different learning styles I can develop a variety of activities and methodologies that address these needs. I encourage my students to freely ask questions, express doubts and to never hesitate to express ideas during the lessons.I consider that in a foreign language class it is necessary to develop the four basic skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. All the while, I emphasize the speaking aspect because it is the most rewarding to the student. I focus on interaction within the classroom maximizing the amount of foreign language used by my students.Finally, I consider teaching my biggest passion and I put all my effort on it. It is a great satisfaction to help others conquer their educational dreams.

I graduated from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts in Classics focusing on Latin and Latin literature. During college, I have found that I work well teaching people individually or in small groups. Not only could I experiment with my teaching style, I also gain new ideas and perspectives on the subject. My favorite hobbies include reading science fiction, fantasy or historical fiction and researching events and people in history, so I aim to tutor English, Literature and History here. I love being able to discuss books and history with other people so I am excited to try and help others get better and appreciate these subjects as much as I do. In my spare time, I enjoy building up by cooking language skills (currently working on Spanish and Japanese), drawing and reading manga in addition to piles and piles of books.

PhD, Art History || As a certified Varsity Tutor for AP, IB, GED, GRE, GMAT, SAT, PSAT, ACT, ISEE, FTCE, AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP European history, IB Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, IB History HL/SL, Historical Investigation paper, IB Groups 1-3, 6 Studies and language and literature, language acquisition, individual and societies, the arts; literature, writing, editing, Art History and the Humanities, and many, many more --- I use learning strategies that increase student confidence, boost academic performance and learning outcomes, and enhance current academic performance all while having fun learning about the visual world around us and throughout history.I help students develop an appreciation of language and literature by developing critical thinking skills that help them engage with art and literature throughout history and understand the various formal, stylistic, and aesthetic aspects of these artifacts. My approach helps them develop strong powers of personal, educated expression through writing and speaking; gain an appreciation of various cultural differences and perspectives; and to learn how to language challenges and sustains ways of thinking and how we can challenge social norms are using critical thinking skillsMy goal as an educator is to provide students with the opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities and to conquer new challenges on their own terms with the help of a structured real or virtual environment. My primary strength as an educator and mentor is establishing a relationship with the student that is fed by a fluid and dynamic exchange of ideas and information, while remaining professionally in charge. I challenge students by engaging them in lively debates and critical thinking to facilitate their development as creative and articulate scholars.My approach to teaching and tutoring ensures that students recognize how the discipline augments skills related to the workplace and the real world. It is one of the best ways to prepare individuals to function at high levels in a rapidly changing world, a global environment that demands versatility and creativity in addition to basic career training.Analysis, argumentation, decision making, and strong communication skills are some of the advantageous skills derived from the study of the humanities. These abilities provide an essential foundation for engaged local- and global-citizenship as well as for successful careers.Likewise, I am diligent in setting deadlines, editing drafts of term papers, and sharing scholarly resources. My mentoring strategy is both nurturing and persistent, probing the students to find their authorial voice and then guiding them in discovering a logical mode of argumentation.This is a give-and-take exchange between student and mentor that fosters self-confidence and self-realization. I view all components of the educational process (program development, classroom teaching, experiential learning opportunities, academic counseling, and professional activity) as means to provide students with academic integrity and achievements that they can take beyond the classroom experience.

Eight years ago, I founded a reading and writing enrichment program for students in my hometown and quickly fell in love with the tutoring experience. Helping students reach their full potential -- and beyond -- is deeply rewarding, and I enjoyed getting to know my students and developing individualized plans to maximize their strengths.Since then, I've tutored high school and college students both in person and online in subjects like academic writing, English and literature, and standardized test prep. And while reading and writing are my specialties, I've also tutored extensively in Spanish, logic, philosophy, psychology, political science, and more.In addition to my academic tutoring work, I'm passionate about guiding high schoolers through the college application process. The admissions process is probably one of the most confusing, anxiety-inducing experiences you'll have in high school, but I'm full of ideas for making the entire process as successful and stress-free as possible. I've successfully guided many students through every stage of admissions -- from figuring out where to apply and then staying organized and on-track, to "packaging" themselves and producing a perfect personal statement -- and I love witnessing them achieve their admissions dreams.

To be a great tutor, like any skill that I've tried to teach a student in these past four years, gets better with practice. I'm thankful to have attended a high school that allowed me the opportunity to offer academic support to my peers. There were no material incentives - the rewards were intrinsic. Thus, I learned to love teaching for its own sake. When I came to college, the opportunities only expanded. I was able to support myself through the first year of college on this skill alone. It continued to be something I enjoyed, and it ultimately led to me directing a tutoring program - the Let's Get Ready program, at my former high school. Now, I am excited to return to a hands-on teaching role, bringing to it all the insight I have gained over the years, from varying perspectives.

Literature is my passion and has always been the focus of my studies, both in English and in Spanish. I attended Rice University in Houston, TX. Taking advantage of being fully bilingual (I was born and raised in Mexico City, but have been living in the U.S. for almost ten years now), I double-majored in English and in Hispanic Studies so that I could read and study Literature in both languages and from many different periods and countries. I also recently earned my M.A. degree focused on Modernist Literature from the University of Chicago.I am currently a high school English teacher, and would be happy to help you improve your reading, writing, and/or public speaking skills. As a native Spanish-speaker, who has continued studying the language and its formal use, I can help you with the formal and informal use of the Spanish language and differentiating between the two, at any level.Two of my goals as a tutor are:1) Finding the best ways and environments in which each student learns. I believe everyone works differently and at a different pace. The key is to make learning entertaining, valuable, and useful for every student. I am definitely not a fan of “busy work,” but I am a fan of helpful and relevant practice (when necessary).2) Always providing encouragement when it is well deserved and always reaffirming the student about their strengths with the purpose of building the student’s confidence, which I believe has a major impact on their learning.

I am a graduate of the College of William and Mary, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a Public Health minor, Magna Cum Laude. I served as a both an undergraduate Teaching Assistant for an upper level public health course and a College Applicant mentor for a local high school throughout my time in college. I am passionate about helping students of all ages and abilities reach their full potential!I enjoy developing fun, unique memory tools to help students prepare for tests and master their material in a way that will help them understand and remember it beyond the test! Prior to college, I attended an international school where I completed the International Baccalaureate diploma program and graduated at the top of my class. I am excited to tutor high school IB subjects and ACT test prep, as well as general academic subjects for younger children, teens, and college students! In my spare time I can be found running, baking, and traveling to far off places getting to know different cultures and people around the world.

I am a native Texan now living in NYC. I just finished my Master's degree, and I love food, reading, and travel. I've been working and volunteering as a tutor since my high school days, and I am eager to provide advanced-level assistance to you! I'm a friendly, approachable person who maintains a professional but fun learning atmosphere. And, most importantly, we get hard work done!I believe I can provide tremendous assistance tutoring everything from ACT prep to Shakespeare and existential philosophy. My learning background is diverse, and my objective-based tutoring style is sure to lead to success. When we tackle problems, we are learning the how? and why?, not just the what? I aim to develop skills that the student can carry forward in his or her academic life, and my measured goal-setting will help student and tutor remain highly-motivated and see their efforts pay off significantly.Feel free to contact me at any time! I'm truly passionate about tutoring, and cannot wait to get started with you. I can guarantee a hard-working, experienced tutor who will do everything he can to fulfill your academic needs.

I am a student at Duke University studying English, Entrepreneurship, and Photography. I have several years of experience tutoring privately and volunteering as an assistant teacher for elementary school children aged 4-10 years old. I am available to tutor English at all pre-collegiate levels. This may include anything from learning letters to improving in-depth writing and analysis skills. I am also available to tutor Mathematics at an elementary school level. Outside of school, I spend my time reading, running my photography business, hanging out with my dog, and babysitting.

I graduated from the American 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 free time.

Seventeen years in education teaching and counseling students from different countries in the Caribbean, Asia and the Middle East. And ready to incorporate this interesting North American experience to my resume.I obtained a diploma for teaching Spanish and French as a Second Language from the Education Canada College of Montreal, Canada. I also hold the highest diploma in French language and culture awarded by the French Ministry of Education. I also have my home country teachers certification from the University of Havana, Cuba.My years of experience teaching foreign languages internationally has allowed me to see a shift in teaching methodologies from a grammar-centered approach to a communication-centered approach. The qualities I try to instill in my students are to strive for personal excellence and overcome obstacles. I see myself as guide on my students route towards further knowledge.My teaching strategy is to rapidly identify the needs, weaknesses and strengths of my students so I can better adapt my teaching methodology to best suit their needs. Once I have identified the different learning styles I can develop a variety of activities and methodologies that address these needs. I encourage my students to freely ask questions, express doubts and to never hesitate to express ideas during the lessons.I consider that in a foreign language class it is necessary to develop the four basic skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. All the while, I emphasize the speaking aspect because it is the most rewarding to the student. I focus on interaction within the classroom maximizing the amount of foreign language used by my students.Finally, I consider teaching my biggest passion and I put all my effort on it. It is a great satisfaction to help others conquer their educational dreams.

I graduated from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts in Classics focusing on Latin and Latin literature. During college, I have found that I work well teaching people individually or in small groups. Not only could I experiment with my teaching style, I also gain new ideas and perspectives on the subject. My favorite hobbies include reading science fiction, fantasy or historical fiction and researching events and people in history, so I aim to tutor English, Literature and History here. I love being able to discuss books and history with other people so I am excited to try and help others get better and appreciate these subjects as much as I do. In my spare time, I enjoy building up by cooking language skills (currently working on Spanish and Japanese), drawing and reading manga in addition to piles and piles of books.

PhD, Art History || As a certified Varsity Tutor for AP, IB, GED, GRE, GMAT, SAT, PSAT, ACT, ISEE, FTCE, AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP European history, IB Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, IB History HL/SL, Historical Investigation paper, IB Groups 1-3, 6 Studies and language and literature, language acquisition, individual and societies, the arts; literature, writing, editing, Art History and the Humanities, and many, many more --- I use learning strategies that increase student confidence, boost academic performance and learning outcomes, and enhance current academic performance all while having fun learning about the visual world around us and throughout history.I help students develop an appreciation of language and literature by developing critical thinking skills that help them engage with art and literature throughout history and understand the various formal, stylistic, and aesthetic aspects of these artifacts. My approach helps them develop strong powers of personal, educated expression through writing and speaking; gain an appreciation of various cultural differences and perspectives; and to learn how to language challenges and sustains ways of thinking and how we can challenge social norms are using critical thinking skillsMy goal as an educator is to provide students with the opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities and to conquer new challenges on their own terms with the help of a structured real or virtual environment. My primary strength as an educator and mentor is establishing a relationship with the student that is fed by a fluid and dynamic exchange of ideas and information, while remaining professionally in charge. I challenge students by engaging them in lively debates and critical thinking to facilitate their development as creative and articulate scholars.My approach to teaching and tutoring ensures that students recognize how the discipline augments skills related to the workplace and the real world. It is one of the best ways to prepare individuals to function at high levels in a rapidly changing world, a global environment that demands versatility and creativity in addition to basic career training.Analysis, argumentation, decision making, and strong communication skills are some of the advantageous skills derived from the study of the humanities. These abilities provide an essential foundation for engaged local- and global-citizenship as well as for successful careers.Likewise, I am diligent in setting deadlines, editing drafts of term papers, and sharing scholarly resources. My mentoring strategy is both nurturing and persistent, probing the students to find their authorial voice and then guiding them in discovering a logical mode of argumentation.This is a give-and-take exchange between student and mentor that fosters self-confidence and self-realization. I view all components of the educational process (program development, classroom teaching, experiential learning opportunities, academic counseling, and professional activity) as means to provide students with academic integrity and achievements that they can take beyond the classroom experience.

Eight years ago, I founded a reading and writing enrichment program for students in my hometown and quickly fell in love with the tutoring experience. Helping students reach their full potential -- and beyond -- is deeply rewarding, and I enjoyed getting to know my students and developing individualized plans to maximize their strengths.Since then, I've tutored high school and college students both in person and online in subjects like academic writing, English and literature, and standardized test prep. And while reading and writing are my specialties, I've also tutored extensively in Spanish, logic, philosophy, psychology, political science, and more.In addition to my academic tutoring work, I'm passionate about guiding high schoolers through the college application process. The admissions process is probably one of the most confusing, anxiety-inducing experiences you'll have in high school, but I'm full of ideas for making the entire process as successful and stress-free as possible. I've successfully guided many students through every stage of admissions -- from figuring out where to apply and then staying organized and on-track, to "packaging" themselves and producing a perfect personal statement -- and I love witnessing them achieve their admissions dreams.

To be a great tutor, like any skill that I've tried to teach a student in these past four years, gets better with practice. I'm thankful to have attended a high school that allowed me the opportunity to offer academic support to my peers. There were no material incentives - the rewards were intrinsic. Thus, I learned to love teaching for its own sake. When I came to college, the opportunities only expanded. I was able to support myself through the first year of college on this skill alone. It continued to be something I enjoyed, and it ultimately led to me directing a tutoring program - the Let's Get Ready program, at my former high school. Now, I am excited to return to a hands-on teaching role, bringing to it all the insight I have gained over the years, from varying perspectives.

Literature is my passion and has always been the focus of my studies, both in English and in Spanish. I attended Rice University in Houston, TX. Taking advantage of being fully bilingual (I was born and raised in Mexico City, but have been living in the U.S. for almost ten years now), I double-majored in English and in Hispanic Studies so that I could read and study Literature in both languages and from many different periods and countries. I also recently earned my M.A. degree focused on Modernist Literature from the University of Chicago.I am currently a high school English teacher, and would be happy to help you improve your reading, writing, and/or public speaking skills. As a native Spanish-speaker, who has continued studying the language and its formal use, I can help you with the formal and informal use of the Spanish language and differentiating between the two, at any level.Two of my goals as a tutor are:1) Finding the best ways and environments in which each student learns. I believe everyone works differently and at a different pace. The key is to make learning entertaining, valuable, and useful for every student. I am definitely not a fan of “busy work,” but I am a fan of helpful and relevant practice (when necessary).2) Always providing encouragement when it is well deserved and always reaffirming the student about their strengths with the purpose of building the student’s confidence, which I believe has a major impact on their learning.

I am a graduate of the College of William and Mary, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a Public Health minor, Magna Cum Laude. I served as a both an undergraduate Teaching Assistant for an upper level public health course and a College Applicant mentor for a local high school throughout my time in college. I am passionate about helping students of all ages and abilities reach their full potential!I enjoy developing fun, unique memory tools to help students prepare for tests and master their material in a way that will help them understand and remember it beyond the test! Prior to college, I attended an international school where I completed the International Baccalaureate diploma program and graduated at the top of my class. I am excited to tutor high school IB subjects and ACT test prep, as well as general academic subjects for younger children, teens, and college students! In my spare time I can be found running, baking, and traveling to far off places getting to know different cultures and people around the world.

I am a native Texan now living in NYC. I just finished my Master's degree, and I love food, reading, and travel. I've been working and volunteering as a tutor since my high school days, and I am eager to provide advanced-level assistance to you! I'm a friendly, approachable person who maintains a professional but fun learning atmosphere. And, most importantly, we get hard work done!I believe I can provide tremendous assistance tutoring everything from ACT prep to Shakespeare and existential philosophy. My learning background is diverse, and my objective-based tutoring style is sure to lead to success. When we tackle problems, we are learning the how? and why?, not just the what? I aim to develop skills that the student can carry forward in his or her academic life, and my measured goal-setting will help student and tutor remain highly-motivated and see their efforts pay off significantly.Feel free to contact me at any time! I'm truly passionate about tutoring, and cannot wait to get started with you. I can guarantee a hard-working, experienced tutor who will do everything he can to fulfill your academic needs.