composition Tutors in Merrick, NY
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University of Michigan - BA with Honors, English, History
Experience
I think of my approach to tutoring as recycling . That is, I begin by learning what my students already know and what has worked for them in the past, then devise creative methods of putting that existing knowledge and those successful processes to work in the new context . ...
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Middlebury College - BA, English and American Literatures
Experience
My teaching experience includes Gender Identity and Creative Writing workshops at a Yale summer program, theatre classes for elementary students, and public speaking and EFL classes for refugees in Burlington, Vermont . In all of these experiences, I have learned that by...
Education
Agnes Scott College - Bachelors, English , St. John's University - Current Grad Student, English
Experience
Additionally, I have been described as easygoing and patient . When I am not tutoring, you can find me doing yoga, reading, and walking in the park. Advanced Placement, AP English Language and Composition, AP Spanish Language & Culture, AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP...
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Skidmore College - B.A. (Cum Laude), English and Philosophy , Hunter College - Masters of Science in Education, Counseling Psychology...
Experience
When I'm not educating my students, I enjoy a varied assortment?of activities . These include watching James Bond movies and basketball, reading cartoons in the New Yorker, and reading anything from Malcolm Gladwell and Dan Ariely . My teaching philosophy is "With trust, all...
Education
Williams College - BA, English Literature , Columbia University - MA, Art, Art Education
Experience
When I'm not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy attending rock, classical, and jazz concerts . I also like spending time with my pets, going to museums, cooking, exercising, and making art. Algebra, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition,...
Education
Williams College - BA, English
Experience
I also like to help students prepare for the SAT . I prioritize making my sessions interesting and fun, and I customize my approach to my student's interests and needs . When I have free time, I like to read, write, watch sports, play chess, and spend time with family and...
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Haverford College - BA, English , New York University - PhD, Comparative Literature
Experience
I love to run, cook, play music (rock and blues), and experiment with my guitars . I love Paris and the color red, and my favorite song is probably "Atom Heart Mother Suite" (Pink Floyd). ACT English, ACT Reading, ACT Writing, College Essays, English, Essay Editing, Graduate...
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East Carolina University - BA, English , Middle Tennessee State University - MA, English
Experience
My strengths are in helping students as they work on writing projects at any step in the process, whether editing, writing a rough draft, researching, outlining, or brainstorming . I also like to help ESL students as they work on reading comprehension, writing, and...
Education
Tufts - Bachelors, English , University of Southern California - PHD, Comparative Literature
Experience
I worked hard on my studies and was able to excel on my own standardized tests . This resulted in me being able to hold a fellowship at a university . I have taught college-level composition courses . I facilitated the writing of the syllabus and designed the assignments . ...
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Northwestern University - BA, Theater
Experience
I do my best to tailor every lesson to fit each student's unique needs . I believe teachable techniques like organization and mental strategy are the foundation of academic excellence . Though content retention is vital, the way in which we view the questions that are asked...
Education
Georgetown University - BS, International Politics
Experience
Before attending Northwestern, I worked?for nonprofit groups in New York City . I also attended Georgetown University, where I acquired a B.S .? in international politics with a concentration in international security studies.I have tutored?teenage students and adult?students...
Education
University of Miami - BA, English
Experience
I have experience working with students of all age groups from the primary school level to the post-secondary level . My tutoring experience is extensive in all aspects of English, including the following: reading, writing, essay editing, grammar, expository writing,...
Education
Appalachian State University - BA, Interdisciplinary Studies , Columbia University in the City of New York - PhD, Ethnomusicology
Experience
In addition, I have worked one-on-one with adults learning Portuguese . This broad-based exposure has made me very aware of the way needs differ from student to student, and I like discovering creative approaches to suit each type of student. History, AP Comparative...
Education
Wesleyan University - BA, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
Experience
Currently, I work for Afropop Worldwide . I wear two hats as both a producer and a staff writer for a radio show playing African music . When I'm not working or tutoring students, I enjoy reading and watching independent films. While I do love the city, I like to get out...