David W.
Private tutor in Bel Air, MD
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University - BA, English (minor in Psychology and Spanish)
Experience
I have a Bachelor of Art in English that I received from the Illinois Wesleyan University. While there, I was on the Dean's List multiple times and was president of the English Honor Society. The one thing that stands out in my interactions with students is that I am dedicated towards the success of my students. For three years, I taught at middle and high schools in Denver through Teach for America. In that time, I was on the staff that moved 9th graders who had a 6th-grade reading and writing level up to levels that were the second highest in Colorado. The results of standardized testing of my students show that students who work with me in my classroom moved ahead two years in their one year with me as their teacher.I am bilingual in Spanish and English, and with that skill set, I am able to help a wide cross-section of students. I am able to assist in all levels of the Language Arts process, from the initial language acquisition phase through the process of writing college-level essays. An individual approach to a student's unique learning style is one that I have found great success with, which is why I enjoy tutoring so much. I work at identifying where the opportunities for improvement are, and I encourage the student as we work to take advantage of the tools that will assist us as we move towards their goals. In my free time, I enjoy a wide variety of activities, including archery, Jiu Jitsu, beatboxing, and exploring the city with my loved ones!
Subject Expertise
ACT AspireASPIRE EnglishASPIRE ReadingCollege EssaysEnglishEssay EditingGraduate Test PrepGrammar and MechanicsGRE VerbalGRE Verbal ReasoningIB Extended EssayLanguagesLiteratureOtherPhonicsPublic SpeakingReadingSpanishSpanish 1Spanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3Spanish 4Study SkillsStudy Skills and OrganizationTest PrepWriting
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
Archery, Jiu Jitsu, Poetry, Beatboxing, Reading/Writing
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