American Literature Tutors in Federal Way, WA
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Wesleyan University - BA, American Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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My first experience with helping students learn how to write more effectively came as a teaching assistant .? My philosophy as a tutor emphasizes figuring out exactly how students think . I enjoy helping students clarify their thoughts . I tend to focus on a reflective...
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania - BS, Political Science , University of Phoenix - MBA, Business
Experience
My experience has taught me that the most important part of ensuring a student's success is to build confidence by finding their strengths and creating connections between subjects hey already know well and any new material . Using this technique, each student has the...
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biology, Dance
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When teaching students on a one-on-one basis, I work to understand their learning style and adjust my teaching style to suit it . I adapt my pacing to the student's natural learning rate, allowing them to fully master a concept before moving on to another one . I am a dancer...
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Ithaca College - BA, Politics; Philosophy and Religion , Temple University - MS, Political Science
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Over the past five years, I've taught courses at Temple University . These courses have included political theory and philosophy, American politics, politics of identity, research methods, statistics, and race and gender studies . I've also helped students with the?content...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - BA, Linguistics , Eastern Washington University - MEd, Education
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I have also been a substitute teacher for five years . To be able to help a student understand and gain a new skill set is the best feeling I have ever had as a teacher.I offer tutoring in German 1-3, Reading, Writing, Essay Editing, Phonics, Literature, Grammar and...
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Shimer College - Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Humanities
Experience
I try to teach with?the philosophy that teachers should first really feel the beauty of the subjects they teach . Then they can passionately present any subject in class?with greater chance that their students will be more receptive .? I learned this from one of my high...
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The Evergreen State College - BA, Creative Writing and Education for Social Justice , Goddard College - MFA, Creative Writing
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I truly love to work with students on their writing . I received a degree in Creative Writing and a degree in Education for Social Justice at the Evergreen State College . After my undergraduate studies I went on to obtain my master's degree in Creative Writing through...
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - BA, International Studies
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I know everyone learns differently, and I enjoy making it as fun as possible for all involved!I have worked as a tutor for a school, where I did after-hours tutoring, and I also worked with AmeriCorps City Year program, helping over thirty students work their way through the...
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Florida Atlantic University - BA, English
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It is only when a student believes in themselves that learning can occur.During my free time, I enjoy writing, art, reading, and yoga. 10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Reading, 11th Grade Writing, 12th Grade Reading, 12th Grade Writing, 1st Grade Reading, 1st...
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Seattle University - BS, Civil Engineering
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I want my students to be able to approach difficult school and personal challenges with the confidence they need to solve any problem.I have a great deal of experience working with high school students in Math and Writing, and I have also taught basic Science to middle school...
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University of Washington - BA, Comparative History of Ideas , NYU - MS, English and American Lit
Experience
It is important to relate material to a student's interests (connecting literature to modern?life, history to the news), thereby engaging them; particularly if I'm tutoring on a subject such as Shakespeare or Jane Austin .? We can't always draw these connections, however . ...
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University of Washington - BA, History
Experience
Since the fall of 2014 I have also been a J.D . student at the University of Washington School of Law . In my spare time, you can often find me snowboarding, backpacking, traveling, and cooking . As an undergrad I was also on the Varsity Women's rowing team. AP Comparative...
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Syracuse University - BA, Journalism/English
Experience
I also believe that laughter is an important part of life, and that students who are enjoying themselves tend to learn better . Experience tells me that most students benefit from demonstration, so I strive to offer thorough explanations and use examples to illustrate the...
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Old Dominion University - Bachelors, English , Old Dominion University - Masters, Professional Writing and Literature
Experience
I offer tutoring services for many different subjects, including English literature and composition, reading, critical thinking, writing, American literature, public speaking, comparative literature, European and American history, social studies, government and politics, and...