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I am experienced tutor with 5 years working with students aged 5-55 from 53 countries. I hold a BA in Sociology from Tufts University and MA in International Finance from the University of Denver. I have taught over 2,000 students and worked in the US, China, Romania, and Italy. I am a published author in US foreign policy and bring a wealth of experience to your tutoring session.

My tutoring ranges from 1 on 1 to group facilitation to formal classroom instruction. Subjects include ESL, TOEFL-prep, writing, reading, public speaking, test prep, literature, essay editing, grammar, college essays, Italian, Romanian, and Spanish. In English and writing, I tutor all levels but specialize in intermediate to advanced levels. Foreign language tutoring is conversational and beginner level support.

I enjoy helping a student learn that key insight to go to the next level. I helped 43 students gain admission into US universities. As a speaker of Romanian, Spanish, and Italian, as well as smatterings of German, French, and Dari, I enjoy sharing ideas and culture. As an instructor, my goals are student-driven. Student's goals and style shape how I approach each lesson. I mix creativity with experienced precision. A fun lesson for you is a fun lesson for me.

In my own life, I enjoy the outdoors. From skiing to soccer to hiking, I pursue the active life. I am an avid traveler (56 countries) but enjoy good movies.

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Trent’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Tufts University - Bachelors, Sociology

Graduate Degree: University of Denver - Masters, International Studies - Finance

Hobbies

film, photography, movies, visual arts, traveling (from historical and cultural perspective), outdoor activities like skiing, cyclist, hiking, food

Tutoring Subjects

College English

College Essays

Comparative Literature

Conversational Italian

English

English Grammar and Syntax

ESL/ELL

Essay Editing

High School English

Italian

Languages

Literature

Public Speaking

Reading

Spanish 2

Test Prep

TOEFL Prep

Writing

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe in student-driven learning. Student goals and learning style shape how we work together. I believe teaching should be collaborative, fun, and focused.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

The first thing I want to do is get to know you, your learning goals, and learning style. Once we have a foundation, let's get to work! Initial sessions are a process of establishing the student-tutor connection while ensuring we make concrete progress.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I help students become independent through several mechanisms. One, as we focus on details, I always connect them to larger learning principles. Two, I tie our work to a student's existing knowledge and style. Three, I support student motivation and growth.

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