Experience Summary
With over five years of teaching experience and a Master's in English from the University of Texas at Arlington, I specialize in tutoring English, writing, social studies, and subjects within the humanities. I also have experience in test prep, helping students with test anxiety, and assisting with basic study and organizational skills.
I have studied at Oxford University and participated in intensive archival research at Brown University, and I have been the recipient of several research awards related to archival studies.
I have been teaching English to struggling students in a one-on-one environment for several years. I have experience at all reading levels, as well as higher level literature interpretation and analysis.
Teaching Style
It is crucial that students feel they are safe emotionally before they can begin to engage intellectually. Influenced by this knowledge, I bring a compassionate approach to the tutoring process. I have worked extensively with students who are struggling readers and learners, and I have a proven record of helping my students succeed and grow in confidence.
My Hobbies
Nothing makes me happier than hiking and snuggling with my two dachshunds. Add a good book and a cozy couch, and I'm set! I also love spending time with my family playing board games and listening to music together.
| ACT |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have worked with juniors and seniors as they prepare for the ACT, and we have focused on learning the test process itself, as well as how to approach the English and Reading content. |
| American History |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught U.S. History, History of Civil Rights in America, Chicano History, and Government at the high school level for five years. |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have tutored and taught writing students for five years. I have experience in expository, creative, research, and analytical writing. I am prepared to tutor students in advanced writing courses particularly because of MA in English. |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have tutored and taught writing students for five years. I have experience in expository, creative, research, and analytical writing. |
| English |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have received my Master's in English, and I have experience tutoring college students taking English courses at the college level. On both the literary analysis and the writing sides of these courses, I would be a great asset to a student's progress. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| As a teacher and as a recipient of a Master's in English, I am very proficient at helping students comprehend and implement the rules of English grammar. |
| GRE |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have worked extensively with tutoring clients preparing for the GRE's Analytical Writing and Verbal Reasoning components. |
| Homework Help |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have spent over five years with students who are working to get organized and develop learning strategies. I have experience in helping students create study plans and schedules. |
| Language Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I am a certified teacher in English Language Arts and Reading (8th-12th) and have taught a broad scope of courses and concepts within the language arts. |
| Literature |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| My Master's in English has ensured that I am well versed in literary analysis and analytical writing. I have studied the major time periods of literary history, from Anglo-Saxon through modern literature. |
| Poetry |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| At the undergraduate and graduate level, I studied poetic structure and composition. I also taught elective poetry courses at the high school level. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Five years of working with struggling readers has prepared me in this area. We will develop learning strategies that will break down the reading process to a manageable level, and then build up from there towards full comprehension |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Five years of working with struggling readers has prepared me in this area. We will develop learning strategies that will break down the reading process to a manageable level, and then build up from there towards full comprehension |
| SAT - Verbal |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have extensive experience tutoring students as they prepare for the Critical Reading and Writing components of the SAT. |
| Shakespeare |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have studied Shakespeare at the graduate level and taught his works at the high school level, and am proficient in the language, terminology, and historical context. |
| Social Studies |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught U.S. History, World Geography, History of Civil Rights in America, World Religions, Government, and World History at the high school level for five years. |
| Study Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have spent over five years with students who are working to get organized and develop learning strategies. I have experience in helping students create study plans and schedules. |
| Test Preparation |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| As an educator and as a private tutor, I have worked closely with students as they prepared for classroom and standardized tests. I focus on managing text anxiety and test-taking skills. |
| Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have tutored and taught writing students for five years. I have experience in expository, creative, research, and analytical writing. |
| Writing Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have tutored and taught writing students for five years. I have experience in expository, creative, research, and analytical writing. |