Michelle M.
Private tutor in Nashville, TN
Education
American University - BA, Literature and Print Journalism
Experience
I have a BA in Literature with a concentration in African-American Literature and Print Journalism from American University. I was also on the Dean's List. I am currently teaching reading comprehension, vocabulary, and creative/essay writing to students in grades 1-6. I am also working toward becoming certified to teach ESL classes to Austrian students who want to learn English. I am most qualified to tutor students in the areas of English and American Literature, from Phonics, and Grammar and Mechanics, all the way up to 12th Grade Reading and Writing. Back in high school, I struggled with my course work. I finally got the help I needed from skillful and helpful tutors, who really helped me turn my academic performance around, so I know the value that a good tutor provides, and I feel like I have a real understanding of the challenges and hurdles that students face. This perspective is one of my strongest assets, as I work to help my students overcome their own hurdles by creating a positive learning space, taking a friendly patient approach, and working to build confidence in my students, making sure they are engaged by the lesson. On my own time, I like to read, write poetry, hang out with my dog, and cook.
Subject Expertise
10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade WritingAmerican LiteratureBritish LiteratureCollege EssaysCreative WritingEnglishESL/ELLEssay EditingFiction WritingGrammar and MechanicsIntroduction to FictionIntroduction to PoetryJournalismLiteratureOtherPoetry WritingReadingShakespeareSpecial EducationVocabularyWriting
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, hiking, relaxing with my 11-year-old dog, and cooking.
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