Introduction to Poetry Tutors in Pleasanton, CA
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Education
PhD in English Literature from U.C. Berkeley, 2015
Experience
The practice of close-reading involves learning to "scan" lines of poetry as wells as discussing the novel at the level of the form . These are all indispensable tools when it comes to reading and writing at the college level and to think critically about the world beyond...
Education
B.A. English, Ohio State, 3.5 1996 M.Ed. English Education, Ohio State, 3.8 1998
Experience
My method is to connect ideas to the students' own lives, their own dreams, to locate hidden relevance . Students need personally applicable instruction, based on authentic situations, which can be put to immediate, practical use . This is painstaking, handcrafted education:...
Education
National Assoc. for Interpretation, Tulsa, OK (Apr 2014) Certified Interpretive Guide Univ. of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA (Dec...
Experience
COMPASS Reading, Handwriting, GRE Verbal, GRE Subject Test in Literature in English, GRE Analytical Writing, Fiction Writing, Expository Writing, Essay Editing, English, Creative Writing, COMPASS Writing Skills, HSPT Reading, CLEP Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present,...
Education
Recently graduated with Honors from New York University with my BA in English and American Literature. Moving to England in October...
Experience
- Experienced writer with background in literary, creative, blog news, and feature writing . - Professional/published photographer specializing in portraiture, concert and event photography - 6+ years of French experience Both my writing and photography have been...
Education
BA Humanities, San Jose State University, May 2006 -English -Critical Thinking -Public Speaking -Debating -History -Art...
Experience
Then review any topics you are unsure about, discuss the subject with you, test you, and review further any subject you still need attention on . I am open to your feedback and ways I can improve as your tutor . I welcome your thoughts and comments so our learning...
Education
I received my MA and PhD in English on a Marshall Scholarship from the University of Kent (dissertation defended in 2012 with first class...
Experience
I love using music and pop culture to help students connect with their studies, and I work to find practical examples of how their studies can apply to their own lives . My knowledge of English grammar and literature is extensive . As a professional public speaker and...
Education
MA, Education, UC Berkeley, 2002 Secondary English Teaching Credential with CLAD certification for teaching English to speakers of...
Experience
I help students to recognize and use their own strengths to develop their academic skills . When it comes to homework support, I can help students to better understand the expectations, and I can guide them toward the skills they need to meet or exceed those expectations . ...