Alexis G.
Private tutor in Rochester, NY
Education
Denison University - Bachelors, English/creative writing , Long Island University-Westchester Campus - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education (English)
Experience
I graduated from Denison University with a Bachelor of Arts in English/Creative Writing and a minor in Theatre. Currently I'm doing graduate studies in secondary education at Long Island University, working towards a master's degree in secondary education and an Advanced Certification in Literacy 5-12. I have a great deal of teaching and tutoring experience. I began tutoring during my second year of high school. For several years, I taught at a local nature center, using an earth science curriculum that I designed myself. I have taught at Sunday school, taught English to native speakers of Spanish, and tutored other students while at college. Currently, I'm student teaching at a middle school in Rye Neck, New York. I have worked with children with autism, and I am willing to tutor students of all abilities in English, writing, reading comprehension, editing, test preparation, and test-taking skills. My tutoring approach is based on the Socratic method: rather than give students the answer, I use a conversational method to get them to discover the answer by themselves. I provide the support until students can learn on their own. Being able to solve problems by themselves gives students a great sense of pride.In my spare time, I like to read, write, and direct theatre productions.
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
15 miles at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
Reading, writing, theatre, nature walks and movies
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