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Fun Facts
I love my cats! I found them ten years ago as kittens behind a dumpster and they have been by my side ever since. I also love yoga and one day hope to learn to surf.
About Me
I currently completing a PhD program at USC in Comparative Literature. I have a Masters degree in Comparative Literature from USC and another Masterd degree in Critical Theory from Art Center of maryland/pasadena">Pasadena. My goal is to become a tenured track professor.
Experience
I have had the opportunity to tutor students in Los Angeles before I started teaching. I taught all ages as well as ESL students. I also tutor students regularly as a part of my teaching assistant work at USC.
Approach
I have utter respect for my students. I understand that different people have different strengths as well as areas that they could use help in. I am patient and understanding and try to make the study time as enjoyable as possible. At the same time work on developing the students capacities in that area to the highest possible level.
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BA
Art Center College of Design
Critical Thory
MastersUniversity of Southern California
Comparative Literature
PhdArts Tutoring
I have had extensive training in Art History and Contemporary Art. My BA dealt heavily in Art history and theory as did my Masters degree from Art Center.
GED Tutoring
I am well versed helping students pass the necessary requirements for the GED, especially the reading comprehension and writing sections.
Literature Tutoring
I have ten years of graduate level experience writing, interpreting literature, and teaching literature. I have also tutored extensively in this area.
Study Skills Tutoring
Before pursuing my graduate level education I worked with LAUSD students on, among other projects, time management and study skills.
Writing Tutoring
Throughout my years of graduate work I have written articles for publication, research papers for conventions, and writing for independent scholarship. I also have taught writing for years at various college level institutions.
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
I have ten years of graduate experience in which reading comprehension was the center of my work. I have also worked with students for years at improving their level of comprehension.
Homework Coach Tutoring
I have worked as a tutor for elementary students through LAUSD on ways they can maximize their time and improve their studying.
Math Tutoring
I have years of experience as a tutor working with elementary age students to improve their math scores.
Elementary Math Tutoring
I have years of experience working with elementary age students on improving their math scores.
Science Tutoring
I have years of experience working with elementary age students reading and understanding more about science.
Social Studies Tutoring
I have worked with elementary school students for years on subjects in Social Studies.
Spanish Tutoring
I have moderate fluency in Spanish and am able to teach Spanish to elementary age students.
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