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I graduated from the University of Georgia having studied Latin, Sociology, and Political Science. Though my B.A. was in Latin, I became a science teacher because that was what was needed at the low-income school where I began teaching. With my mother and grandmother both having been teachers and my commitment to helping the world, it was not surprising that I tutored my own students frequently, developed ways to help them through state and standardized tests in my classroom, and always loved it. For adolescents, I find that reclaiming their academic experiences through reflection was just as important on drilling them in the facts when it came to ACT, SAT, and AP preparation. A few opportunities to help the parents of my students reinvigorated me as I helped adults get their GED, pass required college courses for their degree, and prove to themselves that anything is possible with hard work!

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DJ’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Georgia - Bachelors, Latin

Test Scores

SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540

SAT Math: 780

SAT Verbal: 730

SAT Writing: 750

GRE Quantitative: 161

Hobbies

reading, volleyball, biking, politics, cooking

Tutoring Subjects

Academic Coaching

ACT Prep

ACT 4-Week Prep Class Prep

ACT 8-Week Prep Class Prep

ACT English

ACT Math

ACT Reading

ACT Science

ACT Writing

Advanced Placement Prep

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Latin

Chemistry

Foreign Language

Graduate Test Prep

GRE

GRE 5-Week Prep Class Prep

GRE Analytical Writing

GRE Quantitative

GRE Subject Test in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology

GRE Subject Test in Biology

GRE Subject Tests

GRE Verbal

High School Chemistry

Languages

Latin

Latin 1

Latin 2

Latin 3

Latin 4

Math

Other

PSAT Prep

PSAT Critical Reading

PSAT Mathematics

PSAT Writing Skills

SAT Prep

SAT 4-Week Prep Class Prep

SAT 8-Week Prep Class Prep

SAT Math

SAT Math Prep Course

SAT Mathematics

SAT Reading

SAT Reading Prep Course

SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M

SAT Subject Test in Chemistry

SAT Subject Test in Latin

SAT Subject Tests Prep

SAT Writing and Language

Science

SSAT Prep

SSAT- Upper Level

Study Skills

Test Prep

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy is assets-based and concept-focused. I deeply believe that any subject is within a learner's grasp; however, teachers must be flexible to leverage a student's strengths. It builds confidence and helps the student learn how they best learn. Teachers should also focus on bigger-picture concepts rather than discrete skills and facts alone. When students understand why and how to think critically, they become independent learners more quickly and successfully.

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

The first goal is always to check in about goals -- if we don't know what the student is driving towards, I cannot develop a plan to get there. We may share some personal details to get to know each other, but then, it is time to get to work! I like doing a lesson to figure out each other's style--diagnostics can be left as homework or for the next session. Authentic interaction is important!

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