I have always had a passion for teaching, reading, writing, and literature. By planning creative and interesting lessons, I am able to share my passion of learning with my students.A very important skill I possess is that I know how to listen to my students. In addition, I am compassionate, patient and I realize that each student is an individual with different learning styles. I actively consider my students' needs when planning lessons to ensure that their goals are met.I believe that regular assessments are integral for monitoring progress. Assessments can be formal or informal, but they are necessary to check for understanding as well as to evaluate strengths and weaknesses.

Having taught students of all ages and from diverse backgrounds at the collegiate-level for over seven years, I learned the importance of building a supportive and collaborative individualized instruction. At times comprehension and excelling at a certain subject, particularly where the student may have some hesitation to the material, I encourage examining a variety of texts both literary and cultural relevant to the subject, students then make the connections and can learn behaviors and thinking skills that arise from themselves rather than from teaching directives.It is problem-solving in action and that to me is inspirational; in fact: my passion for tutoring and teaching derives from witnessing these successes.I encourage students to use their life experience and academic backgrounds to such as essays from writers, artists, and critics that function in a dialogue with each other, or not; manifestos; advertisements; blogs; popular television, movies, and music; and fashion. By broadening the idea of a “text” and by moving beyond visceral responses such as “I liked this” or “this was no good,” can be best accomplished by connecting the student's interests in the world to the material in front of them. This allows the material to be learned to dilate with the student and provides the student a respite from directly tackling the material.The subjects I like to tutor most are any that involve language: literature, philosophy, art history, social sciences, history, and pop culture.In accord with my passion for teaching, I also hold equal passion for writing and art. I hold an MFA from Columbia University, School of the Arts, completing a creative thesis, a manuscript of poetry, and a critical thesis, an academic essay focusing on the employment of poetic techniques in advertising campaigns.In my personal life I love the movies, pop culture, museums, walking, watching basketball, football, and boxing. Baseball is best seen live. But most important is spending time with my family.

I have spent most of my career helping young people develop more effective written communication skills so they can succeed in college and in their chosen career. I have taught more than 6,000 students during my career, and I can help you become a more effective writer. I work with high school and college students as well as adult learners.I also love talking with students about literature and exploring the exciting themes and issues that help us learn about life. I have taught courses in American, British and world literature, and dozens of other courses in the humanities and other special topic seminar courses.

Vision Statement-Jenna YasinWhat do you see, hear, and feel when you explore your ideal middle or high school classroom?Upon exploring my ideal middle or high school classroom, one will find a room that celebrates all cultures and backgrounds. The walls will be filled with items or posters that represent what makes the students who they are, and everyone who enters the classroom will feel valued, accepted, appreciated, and celebrated. One will also hear the chit-chat of learning students as they engage in what they are learning.What is your role in your ideal classroom? Why do you envision yourself in this position?My role in my ideal classroom involves a more student-centered approach, which would allow students to take control of their own learning and adjust to whatever means that would help them be successful. My role is a supportive, guided role that helps facilitate student learning in the best way possible. Furthermore, the reason I envision myself in this position is because I believe it is the most impactful on students, which will allow for a higher quality education that they would be able to carry with them into the future years to come.What are your students doing in this ideal middle or high school classroom? What role do your students play in their learning? Why?My students are fostering both their independent and collaborative skills, with an emphasis on collaboration due to the fact that collaboration is a key skill the majority of the population needs to have in the real world. Students will be engaging in discussions with their peers, group projects/presentations, and partnered activities to enhance this skill. Moreover, the role students play in their learning is significant, but it involves mentorship and guidance. This is because choice and being able to take the reins on one's own learning is important, but it is our role as educators to help facilitate that for them.What are your students learning in your ideal middle or high school classroom? What topics and texts are they exploring? Why are these themes/materials important?In my ideal middle or high school classroom, my students are exploring topics and texts that are relevant to them. However, there will be a balance between relevant topics and those that fit the state standards. They will still read classical texts due to their widely recognized importance, but fun activities that relate the text to their personal lives will help their cognitive skills and allow them to reach higher order levels of thinking.What role does literacy play in the planning and implementation of the curriculum? How are your students being engaged and supported in their literacy learning in your middle or high school classroom?Literacy plays a crucial role in the planning and implementation of the curriculum. This is through having preselected texts that fit the standards and my culturally responsive teaching philosophy, but it allows students to have a choice in what they would like to read. Doing this allows for optimal support and engagement because the students will have picked what will allow them to be the most engaged, and in turn, the most successful.What is the relationship between what is occurring in your classroom and the visions of the school community? What role will you, your students, and your curriculum and instruction play in enacting this vision?The relationship between myself, my classroom, and the overall school community involve a significant amount of collaboration, support, and leadership. Enacting this vision will be through culturally responsive teaching and the importance of giving back to the world around you, and through that, students will be able to take charge in their own learning, their personal lives, and the lives of those around them. They will know what it means to be a part of a larger community as well as the impact they each have on the larger scale. With that, I can exemplify those ideals through my own behaviors, along with taking on a supportive role to help guide students as much as possible.

I am an experienced tutor, who has helped students raise their grades and succeed on college entrance exams.

I am a graduate of Washington State University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus on Journalism and Public Relations. While in college, I took the opportunity to study abroad in Spain for a summer, where I took three months of intensive language classes. My experience abroad allowed me to achieve a double major in Spanish Language Studies. Throughout high school and college, I volunteered for peer mentoring programs.I spent much of my free time tutoring students in English, Public speaking, and Spanish. I feel passionate about tutoring programs because growing up, I used them. Tutoring is an integral part in the learning process because every person learns in a unique way. People understand concepts differently and the key to making someone enjoy their education is to understand that they may think differently than what is taught in a standard text book.I try to encourage unique learning styles. I try to impart a new perspective for learning, as well as an appreciation for education to all of my students. Since graduation, I have entered the workforce in media relations. I started out as an Account Executive for a Portland radio station. I spent three years working on marketing campaigns for different clients and businesses. The job allowed me to hone my writing and public speaking skills. I now work as a Public Relations Coordinator for the technology company, FLIR Systems. I cultivate relationships with the media, write press releases and coordinate events. In my spare time, you can find me perusing Powell’s Book Store, enjoying the beautiful Portland scenery or running around my neighborhood.

Hello! I'm Emanuelle. I'm an experienced teacher and tutor. I'm here to help with English, reading, grammar, social studies, public speaking, standardized test prep, history, essay writing, government, K-12, school tutoring, study skills, communication studies, business, resumes and cover letters, and more. Looking forward to hearing from you! :)

I have been teaching for over thirty-five years and have enjoyed every moment. To me, education is not just about learning facts and passing exams, it is also about becoming a life-long learner. It is about using knowledge to improve one's life both personally and professionally. There are skills which need to be mastered and this is one important element of education. I also believe that education can improve one's enjoyment of life regardless of the occupation or field of study one pursues.I am especially proficient in the areas of essay writing and editing, proofreading, and the mechanics of grammar and usage. I have extensive experience in helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT. I have also taught AP English and I am very familiar with the requirements of the AP Exam.

I am an adjunct professor at Community College of Philadelphia, Lincoln University, and I teach online at Southern New Hampshire University. I teach in the English departments and I have over 7 years of higher education experience teaching Developmental English Composition, English Composition I & II, Introduction to Literature, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Screenwriting, and other Creative Writing Courses. I received my B.A. degree in French and Film Production from Howard University and my M.F.A. in creative writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing screenplays, yoga, cooking vegan and vegetarian cuisine, and spending time with family and friends.I am passionate about education because I know that as a teacher and a tutor I can make a difference in students believing in themselves and in pursuing their life's passions. Because of that, I make sure that with every student that I make that difference in each meeting and interaction with them.

I graduated from Harvard College with High Honors in Romance Languages and Literatures, having worked mostly on contemporary Brazilian poetry but also having done graduate work in Spanish. After finishing at Harvard, I moved back to the Valley of the Sun to be with my family and started work on a M.S. in Psychology with a focus on Psychology and Law. My current academic interest is how non-native English speakers interact with the justice system here in AZ. Law school is in my futuremore than likelybut I'm enjoying my time at home and getting to explore questions of interest to me.My tutoring expertise lies mostly in the domain of standardized test preparation (SAT, PSAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, AP). I studied by myself with only the study aids that are available on the market for every standardized test that I teach. While this isn't a great strategy for everyone, I find that my knowledge of the tests and the best study materials/methods is far deeper after having gone through all the work by myself than if I had had help. I know what doesn't work, but more importantly I know what does. It's my job to make your life easier by sparing you all the frustration I experienced!Standardized tests are a game. Working on a graduate degree in Psychology has certainly helped me get into the minds of the psychometricians who make these tests. There are a number of strategies beyond just the test material that I work on with those whom I tutor to ensure their best performance come test day. It is my goal that each of my students believes that he couldn't have performed any better when he finishes the exam. The worst feeling is regretting your performance. With adequate preparation and the right techniques, every student can be proud of how she tested!

I have always had a passion for teaching, reading, writing, and literature. By planning creative and interesting lessons, I am able to share my passion of learning with my students.A very important skill I possess is that I know how to listen to my students. In addition, I am compassionate, patient and I realize that each student is an individual with different learning styles. I actively consider my students' needs when planning lessons to ensure that their goals are met.I believe that regular assessments are integral for monitoring progress. Assessments can be formal or informal, but they are necessary to check for understanding as well as to evaluate strengths and weaknesses.

Having taught students of all ages and from diverse backgrounds at the collegiate-level for over seven years, I learned the importance of building a supportive and collaborative individualized instruction. At times comprehension and excelling at a certain subject, particularly where the student may have some hesitation to the material, I encourage examining a variety of texts both literary and cultural relevant to the subject, students then make the connections and can learn behaviors and thinking skills that arise from themselves rather than from teaching directives.It is problem-solving in action and that to me is inspirational; in fact: my passion for tutoring and teaching derives from witnessing these successes.I encourage students to use their life experience and academic backgrounds to such as essays from writers, artists, and critics that function in a dialogue with each other, or not; manifestos; advertisements; blogs; popular television, movies, and music; and fashion. By broadening the idea of a “text” and by moving beyond visceral responses such as “I liked this” or “this was no good,” can be best accomplished by connecting the student's interests in the world to the material in front of them. This allows the material to be learned to dilate with the student and provides the student a respite from directly tackling the material.The subjects I like to tutor most are any that involve language: literature, philosophy, art history, social sciences, history, and pop culture.In accord with my passion for teaching, I also hold equal passion for writing and art. I hold an MFA from Columbia University, School of the Arts, completing a creative thesis, a manuscript of poetry, and a critical thesis, an academic essay focusing on the employment of poetic techniques in advertising campaigns.In my personal life I love the movies, pop culture, museums, walking, watching basketball, football, and boxing. Baseball is best seen live. But most important is spending time with my family.

I have spent most of my career helping young people develop more effective written communication skills so they can succeed in college and in their chosen career. I have taught more than 6,000 students during my career, and I can help you become a more effective writer. I work with high school and college students as well as adult learners.I also love talking with students about literature and exploring the exciting themes and issues that help us learn about life. I have taught courses in American, British and world literature, and dozens of other courses in the humanities and other special topic seminar courses.

Vision Statement-Jenna YasinWhat do you see, hear, and feel when you explore your ideal middle or high school classroom?Upon exploring my ideal middle or high school classroom, one will find a room that celebrates all cultures and backgrounds. The walls will be filled with items or posters that represent what makes the students who they are, and everyone who enters the classroom will feel valued, accepted, appreciated, and celebrated. One will also hear the chit-chat of learning students as they engage in what they are learning.What is your role in your ideal classroom? Why do you envision yourself in this position?My role in my ideal classroom involves a more student-centered approach, which would allow students to take control of their own learning and adjust to whatever means that would help them be successful. My role is a supportive, guided role that helps facilitate student learning in the best way possible. Furthermore, the reason I envision myself in this position is because I believe it is the most impactful on students, which will allow for a higher quality education that they would be able to carry with them into the future years to come.What are your students doing in this ideal middle or high school classroom? What role do your students play in their learning? Why?My students are fostering both their independent and collaborative skills, with an emphasis on collaboration due to the fact that collaboration is a key skill the majority of the population needs to have in the real world. Students will be engaging in discussions with their peers, group projects/presentations, and partnered activities to enhance this skill. Moreover, the role students play in their learning is significant, but it involves mentorship and guidance. This is because choice and being able to take the reins on one's own learning is important, but it is our role as educators to help facilitate that for them.What are your students learning in your ideal middle or high school classroom? What topics and texts are they exploring? Why are these themes/materials important?In my ideal middle or high school classroom, my students are exploring topics and texts that are relevant to them. However, there will be a balance between relevant topics and those that fit the state standards. They will still read classical texts due to their widely recognized importance, but fun activities that relate the text to their personal lives will help their cognitive skills and allow them to reach higher order levels of thinking.What role does literacy play in the planning and implementation of the curriculum? How are your students being engaged and supported in their literacy learning in your middle or high school classroom?Literacy plays a crucial role in the planning and implementation of the curriculum. This is through having preselected texts that fit the standards and my culturally responsive teaching philosophy, but it allows students to have a choice in what they would like to read. Doing this allows for optimal support and engagement because the students will have picked what will allow them to be the most engaged, and in turn, the most successful.What is the relationship between what is occurring in your classroom and the visions of the school community? What role will you, your students, and your curriculum and instruction play in enacting this vision?The relationship between myself, my classroom, and the overall school community involve a significant amount of collaboration, support, and leadership. Enacting this vision will be through culturally responsive teaching and the importance of giving back to the world around you, and through that, students will be able to take charge in their own learning, their personal lives, and the lives of those around them. They will know what it means to be a part of a larger community as well as the impact they each have on the larger scale. With that, I can exemplify those ideals through my own behaviors, along with taking on a supportive role to help guide students as much as possible.

I am an experienced tutor, who has helped students raise their grades and succeed on college entrance exams.

I am a graduate of Washington State University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus on Journalism and Public Relations. While in college, I took the opportunity to study abroad in Spain for a summer, where I took three months of intensive language classes. My experience abroad allowed me to achieve a double major in Spanish Language Studies. Throughout high school and college, I volunteered for peer mentoring programs.I spent much of my free time tutoring students in English, Public speaking, and Spanish. I feel passionate about tutoring programs because growing up, I used them. Tutoring is an integral part in the learning process because every person learns in a unique way. People understand concepts differently and the key to making someone enjoy their education is to understand that they may think differently than what is taught in a standard text book.I try to encourage unique learning styles. I try to impart a new perspective for learning, as well as an appreciation for education to all of my students. Since graduation, I have entered the workforce in media relations. I started out as an Account Executive for a Portland radio station. I spent three years working on marketing campaigns for different clients and businesses. The job allowed me to hone my writing and public speaking skills. I now work as a Public Relations Coordinator for the technology company, FLIR Systems. I cultivate relationships with the media, write press releases and coordinate events. In my spare time, you can find me perusing Powell’s Book Store, enjoying the beautiful Portland scenery or running around my neighborhood.

Hello! I'm Emanuelle. I'm an experienced teacher and tutor. I'm here to help with English, reading, grammar, social studies, public speaking, standardized test prep, history, essay writing, government, K-12, school tutoring, study skills, communication studies, business, resumes and cover letters, and more. Looking forward to hearing from you! :)

I have been teaching for over thirty-five years and have enjoyed every moment. To me, education is not just about learning facts and passing exams, it is also about becoming a life-long learner. It is about using knowledge to improve one's life both personally and professionally. There are skills which need to be mastered and this is one important element of education. I also believe that education can improve one's enjoyment of life regardless of the occupation or field of study one pursues.I am especially proficient in the areas of essay writing and editing, proofreading, and the mechanics of grammar and usage. I have extensive experience in helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT. I have also taught AP English and I am very familiar with the requirements of the AP Exam.

I am an adjunct professor at Community College of Philadelphia, Lincoln University, and I teach online at Southern New Hampshire University. I teach in the English departments and I have over 7 years of higher education experience teaching Developmental English Composition, English Composition I & II, Introduction to Literature, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Screenwriting, and other Creative Writing Courses. I received my B.A. degree in French and Film Production from Howard University and my M.F.A. in creative writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing screenplays, yoga, cooking vegan and vegetarian cuisine, and spending time with family and friends.I am passionate about education because I know that as a teacher and a tutor I can make a difference in students believing in themselves and in pursuing their life's passions. Because of that, I make sure that with every student that I make that difference in each meeting and interaction with them.

I graduated from Harvard College with High Honors in Romance Languages and Literatures, having worked mostly on contemporary Brazilian poetry but also having done graduate work in Spanish. After finishing at Harvard, I moved back to the Valley of the Sun to be with my family and started work on a M.S. in Psychology with a focus on Psychology and Law. My current academic interest is how non-native English speakers interact with the justice system here in AZ. Law school is in my futuremore than likelybut I'm enjoying my time at home and getting to explore questions of interest to me.My tutoring expertise lies mostly in the domain of standardized test preparation (SAT, PSAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, AP). I studied by myself with only the study aids that are available on the market for every standardized test that I teach. While this isn't a great strategy for everyone, I find that my knowledge of the tests and the best study materials/methods is far deeper after having gone through all the work by myself than if I had had help. I know what doesn't work, but more importantly I know what does. It's my job to make your life easier by sparing you all the frustration I experienced!Standardized tests are a game. Working on a graduate degree in Psychology has certainly helped me get into the minds of the psychometricians who make these tests. There are a number of strategies beyond just the test material that I work on with those whom I tutor to ensure their best performance come test day. It is my goal that each of my students believes that he couldn't have performed any better when he finishes the exam. The worst feeling is regretting your performance. With adequate preparation and the right techniques, every student can be proud of how she tested!