Introduction to Fiction Tutors in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
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Nyack College - B.S., Adolescent Education English (7-12)
Experience
I currently work with a tutoring agency . I'm truly passionate about helping students to improve upon their writing and reading, skills which are relevant to any area of study . I like to think of myself as "an awakener," rather than a teacher, as Robert Frost once said . ...
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Seattle Pacific University - BA, English: Creative Writing
Experience
I am from Oregon, but I have studied in a number of different countries, including South Africa where I studied drama, and in England where I studied Shakespeare at Oxford . At the present time, I am a student at CUNY Graduate Center working on my master's degree in...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, English , Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Creative Writing
Experience
I strive to sharpen my skills day in and day out . As for my tutoring and teaching style, I believe in being patient and emphatic . I understand that each student faces his/her own difficulties . It is my responsibility to help them overcome these difficulties and blocks . ...
Education
Washington University in St Louis - BA, English , St. Johns in Queens - MA, 7-12 ELA Education
Experience
My background in education and tutoring is heavy-handed; I have extensive experience in tutoring math, English, and tests, including the SAT and ACT . One thing that sets me apart as a tutor is that I believe in the use of new technology to help students engage in the...
Education
University of Maryland-College Park - BA, English Language and Literature , Johns Hopkins University - MLA, Liberal Arts
Experience
I enjoy tutoring because I feel that working one-on-one with a student offers superior learning results . I enjoy supporting them as they solve problems and learn to articulate their opinions . Working together on the mechanics of writing, as well as expanding their...
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Harvard University - BA, History and Literature
Experience
I just recently graduated from Harvard and I am a born teacher . I am anxious to assist you in increasing your skill, building your confidence, and succeeding . I received my bachelor's degree in American History and Literature . I minored in the theater . While in...
Education
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Marketing , California College of Arts - Master of Fine Arts, Writing
Experience
Two years into law school, I decided to become a professor and writer instead, so I transferred to the California College of the Arts . Since then, I spent eight years as an adjunct professor teaching poetry, composition, and literature . I've also had my poetry published in...
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George Washington University - BA, Psychology , Relay Graduate School of Education - MAT, Childhood Education
Experience
I earned my BA in Psychology at George Washington University . After that, I came to New York with the Teach for AmeriCorps, while attending graduate school and earning my MAT in Childhood Education . Also during this time, I was part of the teaching team at a charter school...
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Vanderbilt University - BA, Philosophy , New York Film Academy - MFA, Screenwriting
Experience
I have volunteered and been employed as a tutor since I was in high school, and I am passionate about helping others . Part of what makes me a great tutor is my friendly and approachable nature . I tutor in a way that is both professional but very fun as well . Completing...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - BA, English , CUNY Hunter College - MA, English Adolescent Education
Experience
During my graduate studies, I learned a variety of methods to help students conquer their academic challenges, and enjoy helping students achieve their academic goals in reading, expository writing, fiction writing, poetry, American literature, British literature, and related...
Education
York University - BA, Sociology , CUNY Brooklyn College - MA, English Literature
Experience
I teach all levels of German and English, and prefer the literary and creative genres . I appreciate the way one-on-one tutoring allows me to give the student my undivided attention so I can specifically tailor my approach to that student's needs, providing compassion and...
Education
SUNY at Binghamton - BA, Philosophy, Politics, and Law , Fordham University - JD, Law
Experience
As a tutor, I focus on keeping an open mind and working closely with my students . My mother was an educator, so I learned good study habits from her, as well as tricks to help with challenges like reading . While I was in school, I often helped my classmates with their...
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Bachelors, Humanities and Social Sciences
Experience
Those two jobs have also taught me new strategies and techniques for patiently and successfully engaging with my students . When I'm not working with my students in the classroom, I enjoy hiking, photography, creative writing, and listening to music .? 10th Grade Reading,...
Education
NYU - BA, English and British Lit , IU Bloomington - PhD, German
Experience
in Germanic Studies and Comparative Literature from IU Bloomington, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from New York University . A professor in college accused me of catching "the reading bug," and I am guilty as charged . I believe literature can reshape society . In...