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Jennifer C.

Private tutor in Laurel, MD

Education

PhD, English and American Literature and Writing, Brandeis University; MA, English, Northeastern University; BA, English and Philosophy, summa cum laude, Salisbury University

Experience

A former professor of literature and writing and a published author, I have nearly twenty years of teaching and tutoring experience, and have been honored to win Excellence in Teaching awards at two universities. I am very passionate about what I do and approach all of my teaching and tutoring with my trademark enthusiasm and humor. Although I have the expertise and experience that comes with a PhD, I can promise you I am no stuffy academic and will never make you sit through boring lectures or tedious drills. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, when they are lit up and having fun, and when they can see how the subject matter applies to their own lives, and why it matters. I began tutoring as a graduate student, working as a Writing Center tutor at my university, and also for private tutoring companies, helping students with everything from improving their vocabulary to tackle the SAT verbal, to ESOL concerns, to penning the most compelling college essays. During my doctoral studies, I worked as the Assistant Director of University Writing, and continued to work with private individuals in test prep, literature, history, art history, and writing. As a professor, I taught a wide variety of classes, including honors classes and so-called "lab" classes for those in need of extra help, in literature (particularly American literature), expository and creative writing, and philosophy and the arts. I continued to work one-on-one with many students on independent study and capstone projects. All of this occurred at a business university, where my students typically reported they had neither interest nor aptitude in writing, literature, or the arts more broadly. This fact did not deter or discourage me, because of my fundamental belief that with enough enthusiasm and knowledge I can show any student the beauty and power of words, and the skills and strategies to wield that power effectively. I can do the same for you. No matter where you think you are or how much you may be struggling, I can say with certainty that I can teach you to become a stronger, more empowered, more confident reader and writer. I can help bring history, philosophy, and the arts alive for you. Our sessions together will be dynamic and memorable and you will benefit from what you learn far into your future. Please get in touch so we can talk about how I can help you!

Subject Expertise

History PSAT Critical Reading PSAT Writing Skills SAT Critical Reading SAT Subject Test in Literature SAT Verbal SAT Writing SAT Subject Test in United States History Art History Creative Writing Essay Editing English Expository Writing Grammar and Mechanics LSAT Reading Comprehension Introduction to Fiction Introduction to Poetry Literary Analysis Literature Persuasive Writing Philosophy Poetry Writing Reading Short Novel US History Vocabulary Writing ACT Writing 10th Grade Writing 11th Grade Reading 11th Grade Writing 12th Grade Reading 12th Grade Writing 7th Grade Reading 7th Grade Writing 8th Grade Reading 8th Grade Writing 9th Grade Reading 9th Grade Writing ACT English ACT Reading 10th Grade Reading American History American Literature AP Art History AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition AP United States History AP US History Geography GRE Analytical Writing GRE Subject Test in Literature in English GRE Verbal LSAT Essay Section

Availability

Weekdays after 2PM, Saturday after 10AM, Sunday after 12 Noon

Can Meet

Up to 45 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I am especially passionate about international travel, cultures, languages, and wildlife. I have enjoyed adventures (and misadventures!) in dozens of countries and hundreds of cities around the world, and have lived abroad on three continents. I now write and speak full-time about my travel experiences, and the business I founded raises money for conservation.

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