Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...wide range of tutoring and financial assistance. As a group, we helped tutor the students several times a week. Working with InspireSTL I was asked to tutor a very wide range of subjects - everything from geometry to history to biology, to being asked to set up an impromptu grammar and sentence diagramming class! While I love the subjects of History and English, and have tutored and taught most subjects, I have realized that Standardized...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...or on-ground, I learn something new. The opportunity to pass that feeling on to students is why I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors. My experience teaching college and high school students from various age groups, backgrounds, and different skill levels has perfectly prepared me to be help students further their understanding in the area of English literature and composition. Since moving to Las Vegas from Michigan I have been...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I have tutored children within the United States and globally, usually ages elementary school to high school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Spanish, test prep, Writing, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...to constructing a well-thought thesis, learning how to research and cite sources to discovering and developing your own style and voice--these are just some of the techniques I have helped students master. My students have been wonderfully varied, ranging from absolute newcomers to the language to students preparing for undergraduate and graduate university programs. In addition to working as a language tutor for over a decade, I have taught English Composition courses to first-year university...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned how to break down complex ideas into more concrete and understandable topics and deliver that information. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...SUNY Oswego with majors in English and Creative Writing, I have studied various novels for all age ranges and believe some wisdom can be gained from most stories, if you dig deep enough. I recently worked at a sleepaway summer camp where I discovered my joy for working with youth, especially those managing the tough transition from middle school to high school. My approach is patient and attentive, and I prefer to learn how each...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...Psychology. I am currently pursuing my Occupational Therapy doctoral degree at Washington University in St. Louis. I previously tutored English during my senior year of high school and informally assisted with test preparation. I feel comfortable tutoring GRE, ACT and ISEE test preparation, as well as Chemistry and World History. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test preparation because I find it rewarding to see someone's score improve. I prefer an interactive teaching style...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...My academic background includes a large amount of reading, analysis, and writing, which are suited to the SAT preparation. I especially love teaching Latin; over the past four years I have helped students master grammar and translation, while transferring my enthusiasm for the language and literature itself. I work very hard to make sure that my students make progress! In order to make this happen, I will tailor my approach to a subject to the...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...math. Having been a high school student only a few years ago, I know very well how we all need a little help with some subjects and tests, and I would be more than happy to help! Some of my favorite subjects in school included math and physics, and I relish in work that requires an even mix of critical thinking and problem solving. When I'm not at school, work, or tutoring I love to play...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...composition, analytical non-fiction based on books or academic essays, or personal non-fiction essays, I love all of it. I also find myself driven to help those struggling with composition or reading find if not a love, then an appreciation for the subject that can help them later on in life. My degree is in English Literature, and I've taken countless classes in genre and strategy-specific survey. I can analyze like the best of them, and...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I was selected as a teaching assistant for graduate level theory courses as well. I have participated in the School for Criticism and Theory at Dartmouth, and, generally, I have very strong teaching recommendations. A number of my students from this semester asked if I were available to teach English 152 following its precursor, English 111. Currently, I am teaching a section of World Literature: The Evolving Canon at CUNY (Brooklyn). I would be happy...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...born and raised in a bilingual country, Canada. I did my elementary and secondary schooling in French. In college and in university I decided to study Spanish and Italian extensively in order to work as a translator and interpreter. I have kept all of my school books, tests, exams, homework and exercise sheets since the 11th grade. I have a lot of experience teaching languages to children and teenagers. I strongly believe that the student...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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I am available both in person in (southern Nevada) and online (check schedule for availability). We will appeal to your natural curiosity and individual learning style to get the most out of our time together. ... The best way for you to get the most out of our time together, we will maintain effective communication strategies that work best with your learning style. I am available and accessible to both in person and online. I want...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...academics, but the most auspicious quality I possess is my attitude. I spent most of my time as a mentor, tutor and supplemental instructor at Midwestern State; I taught History and Spanish mainly, but also Grammar and Essay Writing. I have a love for sharing knowledge and teaching study patterns for different types of learners. I have been assisting my friends with study tips and the comprehension of difficult topics all my life. I also...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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Hello! My name is Brendon Davis and I am a student at the University of Washington. I am studying molecular biology and I hope to some day do research on diseases. Learning is a passion of mine, and I love to share understanding and ideas through tutoring!... When I both learn and teach, my goal is to make connections between various subjects and one's own experiences. By sewing a thread through various concepts and into other...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...as I get the personalized attention that I need, as well as little tips and tricks that aren't necessarily taught to the larger class. I believe that having this experience as the pupil allows me to be an even more effective tutor. So, why do I tutor? As I mentioned above, I love knowledge. I love sharing knowledge. But most of all, I love helping students learn to love what they're doing. Frequently, when a...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...quote on the side of the Boston Public Library: "The Commonwealth requires the education of the people as the safeguard of order and liberty." This statement gives me great inspiration as I work with my students. As a tutor, I have worked with students from ages 5 to 25. I tutor many academic subjects, but my favorites are always History, Social Science, English, and Literature. I love these subjects because I often feel they are...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...tutor and volunteer working with young elementary students. I have achieved top scores of 5s on AP exams and a digital SAT score of 1500+, underscoring my expertise in AP Biology, AP Chemistry and AP Social Studies/English, as well as SAT prep. Currently, I am pursuing my undergraduate degree in Computer Science on the Pre-Med track at Case Western Reserve University where I continue to further my expertise. My tutoring approach includes personalized lesson plans,...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...about subjects you may not be interested or well-versed in. The key to successful writing is curiosity and editing! I tutored English writing at my alma mater, Penn State; my experience there sparked an interest to continue working as an educator. I've tutored high school and middle school students. I've enjoyed every part of it and love when I see my students finally "get it." My goal as your tutor isn't to make you "like"...
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Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor
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...I am very passionate about languages and history, but also about teaching in general; after working as a French Teacher's Assistant at Allegheny, volunteering in elementary school, and teaching university-level English in France, I have discovered how much I love helping others learn. As a liberal arts college graduate (my classes at Allegheny consisted of around 15 students each) I have firsthand experience getting individual, customized instruction directly from a teacher, so I know how...
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The AP English Literature and Composition exam is one of the most difficult exams on which to achieve a perfect 5. Not only do you have to be well versed in the traditional canon of English literature, covering everything from Chaucer to Fitzgerald, but you have to be ready to tackle both essay and multiple-choice questions that test your ability to recall, interpret, and expand upon key concepts, themes, motifs, and character traits. Although you may already be enrolled in an AP English Literature class at school, preparing for the AP English Literature exam with a private tutor could further help you boost that score toward a coveted 5.
Varsity Tutors helps you select a tutor based on your unique student profile, which accounts for your specific difficulties, strengths, learning habits, and concerns about the exam. Your instructor can help you become familiar with the types of multiple-choice questions on the AP English Literature exam, gaining the ability to answer with accuracy and speed. Each tutor has extensive experience in teaching effective test-taking strategies that are tailored to the AP English Literature exam. They have aced the exam, and regularly use the skills they gained through AP English and Literature. These tutors have hands-on experience that you can't get through a textbook.
Your personal tutor can help you learn how to actively read a passage while highlighting the most important concepts and identifying material that is likely to show up in the questions. You will also learn how to eliminate nonsense answers, how to find evidence that supports an idea in a passage, and how to select the correct answer choice in the most efficient manner, ensuring you do not run out of time on test day. You can even set goals with your tutor on your time limit, such as making sure that you have ample time remaining for the written or multiple-choice sections, depending on the one that you are the most challenged by.
AP English Literature tutoring can also help you prepare for the essay portion of the test by teaching you proven essay-writing techniques, adjusted to your own unique writing style. Your tutor can teach you how to draw upon material from books that you have already read in order to answer the essay prompts effectively. You can also learn how to successfully plan out an essay in just a few minutes, as well as how to execute that essay in a coherent and concise way within the given time constraints.
The Varsity Tutors educational directors work carefully to help you select an experienced, professional tutor who is well acquainted with the demands of both an AP English Literature class and exam. The tutors are dedicated to helping you achieve your highest desired score on the exam and will work closely to guide you throughout your AP English Literature tutoring sessions. We recognize that high school students can be extremely busy with other classes, other tests, and extracurricular activities, which is why tutors are flexible when scheduling the times and locations for each meeting, including face-to-face online tutoring. This makes tutoring accessible to even the busiest students. Further, they create customized lesson plans for their students, which can be altered during a session to adjust for your learning speeds. If you master a concept quicker than expected, they may simply progress on to the next concept. If you take longer than anticipated, they can change it up and work on the subject on a deeper level.
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Recent AP English Literature and Composition Tutoring Session Notes
Today we worked on responses to Freakonomics. We finished the first two chapters and she is going to work on the next four over the weekend. These will be done by Tuesday so next week we can start on a new book and a new set of assignments.
The student and I reviewed one of his essays for English. He is an extremely bright student, very impressive but wants to improve his grades his is earning on his timed essays. We thoroughly examined and dissected what he wrote and the areas he needs to focus on to earn a higher grade. He has some slight trouble with proper word choice and being able to identify an author's tone and how to write and analyze that. I went over that with him and told him he needs to keep in mind the global idea and vision of what the author is trying to accomplish, keeping in mind the genre and rhetorical strategies the author is employing.
We went over the student's government, English, and chemistry material. Much of the session was spent reviewing what is currently being covered in his classes. We reviewed organization and study skills.
I helped get the student started on a research paper. She selected a prompt, brainstormed topic ideas, took extensive notes, developed a tentative thesis statement, and devised a plan for getting started on research.
The student and I worked through her annotated bibliography assignment, editing her existing sources and annotations as well as developing a number of additional possible sources. We discussed how the creation of the outline for her research paper influences the selection of her sources, and vice versa, and came up with a rough outline to guide her through the creation of the rest of her bibliography. We made plans to meet again on Thursday in order to edit the upcoming additions to her bibliography.
During our session, the student worked on his rough draft for his Personal Statement while I proofread his rough draft for his Frankenstein assignment. Once I was done proofreading and he had written his rough draft, we edited his Frankenstein paper. He is going to print off the paper so I can do a handwritten edit of the rough draft and we can finish the final draft at our next session.
