AP English Literature and Composition Tutors in Murrysville, PA
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Sarah F.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Education
University of Pittsburgh - BS, Natural Sciences
Experience
I've worked as a tutor for a few years, and I've seen that my students need different approaches . For example, if I explain something in one way to a student, they might get it, but a different student might not . I always come prepared with different teaching methods so my...
Celeste K.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Education
Smith College - Bachelors, English Language and Literature , CUNY Brooklyn College - Masters, English Teacher 7-12
Experience
I believe every student deserves access to a quality education, and I am to provide that through my tutelage . The students I work with have increased grades and test scores, and my evaluations have been high . Outside of academics, I enjoy playing the guitar, piano, and...
Elizabeth S.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Greensburg, PA
Education
Grand Valley State University - BS, Cell and Molecular Biology , University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - MS, Infectious Disease...
Experience
One should teach lessons that are both fun and engaging, but also in such a manner that the students are learning the content covered . The most important part of being a good tutor is demonstrating the material in such a way that the student can draw upon his or her own...
Tim W.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Education
The King's College - BA, Politics, Philosophy, and Econ
Experience
I've always noticed that students enjoy the writing process more when they discover they have a unique voice on the page and stop writing in jargonese . Education, and striving for high?grades and test scores, is something I strongly believe in, as is the examined life being...
Courtney L.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Butler, PA
Education
Edinboro University - Bachelor in Arts, Specialized Studies , Chatham University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Experience
I have been an instructor at the college level in English, English as a Second Language, and Visual Arts, and tutored essay writing travel writing, poetry, ESL, and college preparation skills to middle school, high school, and collegiate students . Two years ago I left the...
Matthew C.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Education
William Jessup University - BA, English (emphasis in creative writing), 2013, GPA: 3.87, Summa Cum Laude University of Pittsburgh -...
Experience
I tutored other undergraduates for two semesters between my junior and senior year at William Jessup University . The year in between undergrad and grad school, I worked a handful of substitute teaching jobs over the course of a few months, including a few English classes . ...
Anthony K.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Education
I recently graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and International Studies from Boston College. I was awarded a...
Experience
Generation Citizen - 3 semesters as a Civics/history teacher in Boston Public Schools, created personalized curriculum Senator Elizabeth Warren - conducted ESL tutoring to newly arrived immigrants weekly while working for the Senator I want to be a tutor because I am...
Michael H.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Trafford, PA
Education
BA in Creative Writing & Linguistics College and University Honors Carnegie Mellon University, 2014
Experience
While my crowning achievement would definitely be the comprehensive Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature class I constructed from the curriculum up and now have had the privilege of teaching at Carnegie Mellon University for the past three years, I have a further five years...
Jennifer L.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Turtle Creek, PA
Education
Western Governors University - BA in Secondary Social Sciences Western Governors University - MS in Special Education University of...
Experience
I have tutored students from Kindergarten through high school in almost every content area . I enjoy helping students learn and achieve their potential, and view tutoring as an extension of my educational calling. European History, Persuasive Writing, Introduction to Poetry,...
Sarah S.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Education
Iowa Writers' Workshop, University of Iowa, MFA, fiction, 4.0, 2014 Michener Center for Writers, University of Texas at Austin, MFA,...
Experience
I'm an experienced educator with previous teaching ranging from middle school and high school to upper-level university seminars in poetry and fiction writing . I have extensive training in literature, analysis, and writing; additionally, I've worked as a copyeditor and...
Crystal G.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Education
I received a BA in English Education 5-12 from Niagara University with an overall GPA of 3.8. Degree and teacher certification received...
Experience
I received a 195/200 on my English Language Arts PRAXIS test in PA . I want to be a tutor because I know my content well and I enjoy discussing it with individuals and helping them understand the content . I strongly believe that the content that I teach is valuable in...
Justin R.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Education
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Masters in Education •Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Rutgers University, New Brunswick,...
Experience
My experience in the education field is varied and far ranging . For over eight years, I worked with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing vocational training and life skill instruction in both a classroom and community-based setting . My...
Adam R.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing (with focus on Fiction), May...
Experience
Mayor's Commission on Literacy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2003?2004 Served as a tutor for weekly Adult Basic Reading classes, working with a small group of adult learners to improve basic literacy skills . 8th Grade Writing, Writing, Creative Writing, AP English...
Mary S.
Private AP English Literature and Composition tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Education
I will be graduating in December 2015 with a bachelor's in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. My in-major GPA is a...
Experience
I also volunteer in an after-school program aimed at helping children of immigrants (aged 5-7) improve their English skills . I scored an 800 on the SAT writing section and a 760 on the critical reading . I also scored an 800 on the SAT subject test in literature . I...