Catherine D.
Private tutor in Portland, OR
Education
I have my Bachelor of Arts in English, minoring in Business and Greek and Roman Civilizations from SUNY Albany - completed in 2011. I graduated Magna-Cum Laude with honors and was also inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society. Afterwards, I took some non-degree graduate courses in English to aid in my decision to attend graduate school, I earned 8 graduate credits during that time period. Instead of getting a Masters of Arts in English, I took time off and applied to law school. I will be starting the fall term at Lewis and Clark Law School at the end of August.
Experience
Previously, I worked at the SUNY Albany Writing Center, tutoring undergraduate and graduate students in al subject matter. A full semester Tutoring Methods course was required to become a Writing Center Tutor. The Center was focused on processed-based writing in which students have a holistic understanding of brainstorming, outlining and drafting. This encourages active thinking and sets any student up for successful writing. With this experience, I am also able to tutor students struggling with reading comprehension. When a student is given the proper tools to understand the fundamentals behind writing they can then fully engage with the subjects they are reading and become an active reader.
Subject Expertise
5th Grade ReadingEnglishCreative WritingCollege EssaysAP English Literature and CompositionAP English Language and Composition9th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading7th Grade Writing7th Grade Reading6th Grade Writing6th Grade Reading5th Grade Writing10th Grade Writing4th Grade Writing4th Grade Reading3rd Grade Writing3rd Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing2nd Grade Reading1st Grade Writing1st Grade Reading12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing11th Grade ReadingWriting10th Grade Reading
Availability
Weekends at any time, Weekdays after 6PM
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing and swimming. I have been getting to know the Portland area this summer. I have visited Multnomah Falls and the Latourell Falls with the hope of more weekend hikes during the school year. This summer before law school begins, my goal was to travel. I moved here, from Albany, the capitol of New York and drove cross-country to Portland at the end of May. I spent the fourth of July in Chicago followed by two weeks in New York City and Long Island to visit family. I love traveling and hope to continue to explore the Northwest. When I am not spending time outdoors, I enjoy a good fantasy novel, action movie or the occasional video game with friends. I also love cooking and making big family-style meals and then sharing that with family and friends.
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