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Grace

Current Undergrad, Writing Seminars
Johns Hopkins University

About Me

I'm a current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Writing Seminars. I love learning, and I am very interested in many subjects including literature, history, classics, philosophy, and ethics. Outside the classroom, I spend a great deal of time training and practicing as a member of the Johns Hopkins University Women's Volleyball Team, coaching a competitive club volleyball team for high schoolers in the St. Louis area, and volunteering at a nursing home. As a writer, I have a great deal of experience composing scientific reports, analytical literary analysis, philosophical and political arguments, and creative pieces. Fiction writing is one of my personal passions, and my creative work has been published in several literary journals. I love working with writers of all skill levels, and I am prepared to address difficulties related to grammar and mechanics, syntax, structure, style, content, and editing. I studied Latin at the honors level for over six years throughout middle school and high school. I believe in the value of classical study and I am excited to help other Latin students work through the unique challenges of this language. I am also certified as a test prep tutor for the SAT and the ACT, and I look forward to helping students succeed in standardized testing. As a college athlete, I understand that many students are committed to activities outside the classroom, and I pursue productivity and efficiency in every session to ensure that students are able to achieve their academic goals without compromising other priorities. I also understand that no two students are exactly alike; I am very flexible in my approach to the learning process and I really enjoy working with diverse personalities and learning styles. I am a very positive and open person, and I hope to become a comfortable and reliable resource for all of my students.

Education & Certifications

Johns Hopkins University
Current Undergrad, Writing Seminars

Test Scores

ACT
Composite
34
Math
33
English
35
Reading
34
Science
32

Q&A with Grace

When evaluating a student's needs, I believe the student himself is the best source of information. I will always ask the student about his greatest challenges and what material he finds confusing. Addressing the concerns of the student first can help put his mind at ease and boost his confidence. Additionally, test scores and/or grades can also indicate, to some degree, how the student is progressing in a given subject. If a collection of graded materials can be viewed in detail, it is possible to identify which question types and/or types of information pose particular difficulties. Struggles in a subject are often due to problems understanding the material, but students may also be lacking skills related to identifying the best answer to a question or synthesizing thoughts on tests and in written work. It's important to identify whether the student misunderstands the material or simply has not mastered the strategies and tools necessary to present their best work. Once I understand a student's challenges, I can craft a specific plan catering to individual personalities and learning styles. The most important thing I can do as a tutor to evaluate the needs of a student is to be observant and willing to change course as the student's needs inevitably evolve.

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