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Joanne M.

Private tutor in Detroit, MI

Education

Santa Clara University - BA, English , University of Michigan - MA, Educational Studies

Experience

As a secondary high school English teacher, I'm well-versed in teaching students with a wide range of skills and learning styles. I graduated with Honors from Santa Clara University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a specialization in Teaching English. In May 2015, I will graduate with my Masters in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan. I am passionate about teaching students to become critical readers and writers who use their communication skills to reach their goals and connect with others. I have over seven years of tutoring experience and have tutored students in reading and writing from middle school to the graduate level. While teaching English is my passion, I've also studied Spanish for over ten years and even lived abroad in Barcelona. I engage students with language using teaching methods that first interested me in studying the language — through multimedia, culture study, and conversation, I enjoy teaching students not only how to master the language but also how to love the language itself. I also have a special place in my heart for helping clients prepare for tests like the SAT, ACT, and GRE. From personal experience, I know these tests can be intimidating and anxiety-inducing; I would love to help others prepare to tackle test anxiety and difficult test questions! When tutoring, I seek to engage and challenge students while also providing a safe atmosphere for students to take intellectual risks and explore their curiosity. I think the best teaching methods are built on modeling thinking strategies — that is, if students can learn how to think in different ways, they can transfer the critical thinking and study skills they've learned in one subject to master others. I love teaching, and I am passionate about helping others learn. In my spare time, I enjoy photography, creative writing, watercolor painting, and playing guitar. In warmer weather, I also enjoy rock climbing and camping.

Subject Expertise

10th Grade Reading 10th Grade Writing 11th Grade Reading 11th Grade Writing 12th Grade Reading 12th Grade Writing 6th Grade Writing 7th Grade Reading 7th Grade Writing 8th Grade Reading 8th Grade Writing 9th Grade Reading 9th Grade Writing American Literature AP English Literature and Composition AP Spanish Language Creative Writing Elementary Algebra Elementary Math English Expository Writing Fiction Writing Graduate Test Prep GRE Analytical Writing GRE Verbal Introduction to Fiction Introduction to Poetry Languages Literary Analysis Other Persuasive Writing Poetry Writing SAT Critical Reading SAT Subject Test in Literature SAT Subject Tests SAT Verbal SAT Writing Spanish Spanish 1 Spanish 3 Study Skills Study Skills and Organization Test Prep Vocabulary World Literature

Availability

Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time

Can Meet

20 miles at my regular hourly rate

Hobbies

Photography, Creative Writing, Guitar, Slam Poetry, Watercolor Painting, Rock Climbing, Camping

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