Experience Summary
I recently obtained my Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, where I graduated in the top of my class with a 4.0. While there, I often tutored people in writing and research, as well as serving as a Teaching Assistant for various classes including: Theatre History, Voice for the Actor, and Shakespeare. In addition to my degree in Theatrical Performance, I received a minor in English Literature. Since I've been home, I've been helping some of the younger members of my family with their writing and study skills, and their grades have greatly improved since we've started working together. I love teaching and spreading my passion for learning, and I can't wait to show your child just how valuable and fun knowledge can be!
Teaching Style
I'm very laid back, but I know how to get results. I have always been a very disciplined student, but I realized pretty early in my academic career that unless I make the subject interesting for me, I'll never grasp the material. I make it a point to get to know every student so that I can personalize their learning style. The only way they'll learn and understand something is if they WANT to do so. I offer a different approach to things that students may not get in the classroom, to hopefully expand their interest in a subject they never thought they'd like.
My Hobbies
I'm a working theatre professional, so most of my spare time goes toward that. I enjoy sewing and designing costumes (I paint with watercolor for my designs), which while it's related to theatre, I find it to be very calming. I sing all the time, so that's something you should be ready for. I also like to teach stage combat - I got into it during undergrad and it's something that I think is just super cool. I teach unarmed, rapier/dagger, broadsword, and small sword. My other hobbies are cooking, reading, Zumba, jigsaw puzzles, and obsessing over the Marvel Universe (both film and comics).
Other Comments
I will do everything in my power to make sure that your child can succeed. I teach because I love watching others discover the joy in learning, and that's what truly makes me happy. Kids are so important, we should make them feel like they're worth the effort.
| American History |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Exploring all areas of American History, linking literature and drama to help students understand the concepts and events. |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Will teach students skills that will help them to get their creative juices flowing, all the while teaching them important concepts in composition and writing. |
| Drama |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| This is what I got my undergraduate degree in, so needless to say I love the subject! In addition to teaching students performance and audition basics, I love to teach theatre history and script analysis along with it. |
| English |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Can teach any level of English Literature or Grammar. |
| French |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I'm confident enough in my language ability to teach beginner's French. |
| Geography |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I'm good with maps, as well as locating countries and cities on the globe. I'd mostly provide ways that would help students remember where certain places are located and how to read an actual map. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| The English language is fascinating and I love presenting students with a way to approach learning the mechanics behind it that's both interesting and fun. Language is like a jigsaw puzzle, you just have to learn how to match the pieces! |
| Literature |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a passion for literature and teaching students how to read deeply to find out what the author was truly trying to say. Expert areas are British, American, and World literature. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| The thought of reading an entire book can be a daunting task for a child, but I strive to teach students that once you start using your imagination, reading can become one of your favorite things to do! |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| It's one thing to read, but it's another thing entirely to understand and retain what you just read. I teach skills that will allow students to absorb information that they read, which helps not only in their daily lives, but in test preparation as well. |
| Shakespeare |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Very skilled in reading and performing Shakespeare (as well as the work of his contemporaries). Can guide students in reading and analyzing the text, as well as teaching them how to perform scansion on the text (Iambic pentameter). Students will soon see that Shakespeare's not so scary after all! |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Spelling Bee? Bring it on. |
| Study Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Every student's study style is different. Luckily, I have lots of tricks that can be accommodated to any student. |
| Typing Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I think in this day and age, typing proficiency is a great skill to have. I'll teach students some typing tricks, and soon they won't even have to look at the keyboard. |
| World History |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| My own expertise focuses on the history of Great Britain and the World Wars, but I can also teach Art History in conjunction with this subject. |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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| In addition to teaching students some great skills to develop their writing, I also teach them how to develop good research habits. Writing papers doesn't have to be like pulling teeth! |