James P.
Private tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Education
Saint Mary's College of Maryland - BA, English 18952 East Fishers Road, Saint Mary’s City, MD
Experience
I'm interested in tutoring because I enjoy working with kids, helping others, and inspiring people to learn. POSITIONS HELD Teacher’s Assistant January - May, 2015 Saint Mary’s College of Maryland -Lead class discussion for a senior seminar on poet W.B. Yeats and Japanese Nō Theater -Advised peers individually on seminar coursework including research, short essays, powerpoint/verbal presentations, term papers, and creative writing projects -Provided proofreading assistance prior to essay due dates Staff Member September, 2011 - May, 2015 Saint Mary’s College of Maryland Outdoor Adventure Club -Worked alongside executive board to plan expedition routes, schedules, logistics and emergency procedures -Worked alongside staff members to oversee groups of fifteen to thirty college students during multi-day outdoor expeditions; ensure fulfillment of schedule/supply goals -Engaged in coordinated radio communication with staff to ensure all students were accounted for and compliant with safety protocol Camp Counselor June - August, 2011 Camp Wigwam for Boys Bear Pond Road, Waterford, ME 04088 -Supervised groups of five to fifteen campers throughout the day, aged six through seventeen -Oversaw a cabin of four campers; ensured their compliance rules and daily schedules during cabin and meal hours -Worked individually with campers struggling with social and behavioral issues -Formulated fencing curriculum for morning instructional & afternoon recreational sessions Prefect November, 2010 - March, 2011 Shortridge Academy 619 Governor’s Road, Milton, NH 03851 -Held senior community leadership position at therapeutic boarding school for adolescents -Held accountable for peer (and personal) compliance with school rules at all times -Charged with the mentorship and support of five roommates; enforcement of their compliance rules and daily schedules during dorm hours -Supported the positive development of students working through social behavioral issues, substance abuse and trauma, poor family relationships; identified and capitalized on students’ individual strengths to overcome their individual problems SAT Scores: Reading 740 Writing 660 Math 600
Subject Expertise
ADDReadingPhilosophyShakespeareSATShort NovelVocabularyWorld LiteratureWritingGrammar and MechanicsEssay EditingEnglishCollege EssaysClassicsADHD10th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing6th Grade Reading5th Grade Reading4th Grade Writing4th Grade Reading8th Grade Reading7th Grade Writing7th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 1 hour away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Reading, creative writing, hiking, dancing, fencing, singing, drawing, video gaming, and watching cartoons.
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