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Mandy B.

Private tutor in Portland, OR

Education

BA in English Literature (with a minor in History) from Portland State University Master of Arts in English Literature from The University of British Columbia

Experience

Teaching Assistant The University of British Columbia Sept 2009 – May 2011 Vancouver, BC - Independently prepared lesson plans focusing on the study of literature and its theories, college level writing skills, close reading, complex thought and interpretive strategies. - Comprehensively graded essays and exams for an average of 25-30 students per term. - Worked closely with individual students during weekly office hours, supervised independent study projects, attended meetings, and served on committees. Private Tutor Self Employed July 2011 – current Portland, OR - Ongoing weekly and bi-weekly meetings with a variety of students, ranging in ages from 8 to 41. I focus on teaching English, reading comprehension, grammar, writing, editing, and critical thinking.

Availability

Any day at any time

Can Meet

Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge

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During my years teaching English literature, at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, I quickly discovered that the most rewarding and effective moments between student and instructor occur in one-to-one meetings. The tutoring environment is the ideal classroom, where a single student’s learning needs, academic desires and questions can be fully catered to, fulfilled and explored. I have worked with first-year university students, middle school students, all levels of high school students, and older adults. My advanced education, extensive experience, sincere respect for my students, and genuine love and enthusiasm for literature and learning make me an effective and valuable educator. I possess both a Master's degree and a BA in English literature, with a minor degree in History; and as the only member of my immediate family to have earned a college degree, I am acutely aware of how empowering and essential an education is. I also know what a struggle the learning process can be. This struggle, however, can be an enjoyable one. With the help of a quality instructor, the uphill journey of learning can be thoroughly rewarding. I fully understand how important and infinitely valuable a head-start and a detail-oriented guide are in such a journey. I am that guide, and I am that teacher. I provide instruction in various levels of grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, complex analysis and contextual understanding of literature, and writing composition skills. Additionally, I have tutored and worked with ESOL students. Furthermore, I have earned a minor degree in History and therefore enjoy routinely helping my students with their understanding of History and Social Studies assignments. My teaching style and my hours are flexible and accommodating to the individual needs of each student.

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