Andrea D.
Private tutor in Malibu, CA
Education
UCLA – BA, English (British literature concentration), 2001, 3.2 GPA UCLA Extension – Counseling the College Bound Student; Fundamentals of Financial Aid; Using the Internet for College Counseling, 2011-2012, 3.9 GPA Mount St. Mary’s College – One semester (3 classes) towards Master’s in Education, 2012, 4.0 GPA; (withdrew from program for financial reasons)
Experience
Relevant Professional Experience: Five+ years teaching experience – 9th and 10th Grade English at the honors, college prep, and emerging skill levels using self-created differentiated lesson plans in conformity with California State standards. Curriculum included grammar instruction, vocabulary development, introduction to genres, and British literature. Eight years as high school librarian providing circulation and reference services for approximately 600 students plus faculty, including instruction in research skills and information literacy. Two summers teaching a five-week elective course entitled Getting Into College which covered all aspects of the college admissions process from finding the right “fit” to handling acceptance and rejection. This course also included information on the financial aid process. Additional Professional Qualifications: California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) – Passed 04/07/2001 Subject Matter Waiver Certificate in English, UCLA, 2001 Sigma Delta Tau, English Honor Society, UCLA, 2001 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), 2003-2005 Nominated by former students for inclusion in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2004 and 2005 Nominated by former student for the Disney Hand Teacher Award honoring creativity in teaching, 2004 Personal Info: Successfully raised three great kids of my own, all of whom attended wonderful universities (Cornell, NYU, and RPI).
Subject Expertise
HSPT Language Skills7th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade WritingACT EnglishACT with WritingAP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and CompositionCAHSEE EnglishCollege EssaysExpository WritingEssay EditingStudy Skills And OrganizationHSPT VerbalHSPT ReadingPSAT Critical ReadingPSAT Writing Skills12th Grade Writing11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading12th Grade Reading7th Grade ReadingSAT VerbalSAT Writing
Availability
Weekdays after 9AM
Can Meet
Up to 45 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
To relax, I read, crochet, solve crossword puzzles, and play cards, board games, or do jigsaw puzzles. I also very much enjoy yoga, pilates, hiking, and walking on the beach. I believe strongly in being a lifelong learner. Accordingly, I strive to learn something new every day. One of the things that made me want to be an educator was recognizing and fostering the intellectual curiosity in my own children. It really made be passionate about learning and education. Unfortunately, the traditional classroom environment is often fraught with challenges that take the joy out of teaching. I have found much greater satisfaction and success when I have been able to work more closely with students who are motivated and anxious to excel.
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