I am a 3rd year UBC student and native English speaker located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, offering tutoring services in high school, AP and university level English language and literature. I acknowledge that each student presents a unique background and learning style, and I am more than happy to adjust my teaching style accordingly. Rather than simply providing a list of responses to memorize, I believe in providing tools and "hints" that will allow students to reach conclusions independently. Practice tests and essays are a big part of my approach. I also incorporate insights from my background in psychology and behavioural neuroscience to help students learn effectively and efficiently.
I've been tutoring my peers in English and a variety of other subjects for over 5 years. I received a "5" (highest possible score) in both AP English Language & Composition and AP English Literature, as well as straight A's in my university-level English courses, and now I'm ready to share the resources and study habits that will help my students achieve the same results. I have also developed and taught creative writing workshops for adults struggling with major mental illness and substance use disorders.
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver, BC
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology September 2015 — present
ASPENGROVE SCHOOL Lantzville, BC
Secondary School Diploma Awarded May 2015
Past: Brentwood College School, Mill Bay, B.C.
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
THE OPEN DOOR GROUP Vancouver, BC
Volunteer Facilitator
-Assisted in the planning, development, and facilitation of creative writing courses for adults with major mental illness and substance use disorders;
-Helped lead creative writing classes and workshops, preparing and delivering presentations and providing one-on-one help to participants;
-Developed written content for the creative writing program now offered as part of the organization’s adult education program.
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver, B.C.
Peer Tutor and Writing Coach 2015-present
-provided one-on-one tutoring services to peers in English language and literature;
-provided personalized essay-writing coaching, helping peers to improve their writing skills and confidence.
BRENTWOOD COLLEGE SCHOOL Mill Bay, B.C.
Peer Tutor 2013-2015
-provided one-on-one tutoring to peers in English as well as French, social studies, history, science and math.
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
VIMY BEAVERBROOK PRIZE (2014): Canada-wide essay-writing competition providing winners with travel grants to visit WWI and WWII sites throughout Europe and interact with veterans, historians, and other experts.
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION EXAM: Advanced Placement exam providing college credits to students at the secondary school level; earned a score of 5 (highest possible score).
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE EXAM: Advanced Placement exam providing college credits to students at the secondary school level; earned a score of 5 (highest possible score).
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