Jakob D.
Private tutor in Rochester, NY
Education
-B.A. in English and Literature from SUNY Geneseo, December 2014 -A.S. in Liberal Arts from Monroe Community College, May 2009 -Advanced Regents Diploma from Rush Henrietta Senior High School, June 2007 I attended Monroe Community College for two years after high school. I was undeclared for the better part of that two years; I considered pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Education, History, Fine Arts, Philosophy, and Anthropology before finally settling on English. I entered Geneseo as an English major and spent the next four plus years focusing mostly on American Literature, Modernism, Romanticism, and Film Studies while also exploring various electives in Philosophy and History. Relevant Coursework: Advanced Composition, The Practice of Criticism, Creative Writing, British Literature, Shakespeare, American Literature, Children's Literature, Short Stories, Western Humanities, Mythology, Ancient and Modern Philosophy, Ethics, Ancient and Modern Art History, Cultural and Physical Anthropology, American History, World History
Experience
Overall College GPA: 3.0 SAT score: 1200 AP US History: 5 AP Macroeconomics: 5 AP Microeconomics: 4 Projects: - John L. Wehle Gallery Enterprise, Genesee Country Village and Museum, Fall 2014: Worked directly with the gallery director to prepare for and develop an art exhibit. This included contacting various local historical societies and museums in order to learn about and locate artwork and artifacts as well as conducting additional historical research related to the scope of the exhibit. Awards/Distinctions: -Deans List at MCC, Fall 2008 -1st Place McMurray Award for Philosophical Essay in English/Philosophy Department's 38th Annual Writing Contest at MCC, 2009 -2nd Place Rice Award for Best Essay in English/Philosophy Department's 38th Annual Writing Contest at MCC, 2009 -Monroe Community College Scholars' Day Panel Presentation, March 2009
Subject Expertise
ShakespeareIntroduction to FictionIntroduction to PoetryLiterary AnalysisLiteratureAmerican HistoryPersuasive WritingPhilosophyPoetry WritingReadingFiction WritingShort NovelTechnical WritingUS HistoryWorld HistoryWorld LiteratureWritingAP US HistoryHistoryAP English Language and Composition9th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading12th Grade WritingAmerican Literature9th Grade ReadingAP English Literature and CompositionAP United States HistoryArt HistoryBritish LiteratureCreative WritingEnglishEssay EditingExpository Writing
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I am a fairly reserved, introverted person. I very much so see this as a positive attribute and strength. It allows me to be observant, a keen listener, critical thinker, and also a very patient individual. I currently work at Home Depot as a Millwork Specialist selling windows and doors. I typically work weekends and some evenings during the week. In addition to that, I sometimes pick up odd jobs doing things like landscaping, painting, and other basic home remodeling/ renovations. I typically spend my free time reading, writing, or watching movies. I also enjoy fishing, hiking, and camping in and around the Finger Lakes, the Southern Tier, and the Adirondacks. Throughout my academic career, I have had several teachers and professors that have left significant impressions on me both as a student and as a person. Most, but not all of these have been English teachers which has cultivated my personal interest in studying literature and writing. The one thing that all these teachers have had in common is a passion for what they teach. This passion has inspired and motivated my own academic and creative success in countless ways and I am extremely grateful to these people for imparting this same passion onto me. As a tutor, I hope to do the same in whatever capacity I can.
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