Joshua L.
Private tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York - BA, French and Francophone Studies , University of Pennsylvania - MS, Social Policy
Experience
I attended Columbia University where I earned a bachelor's in French and Francophone Studies (magna cum laude). My thesis work was on the art exchanges between New York, Paris, and Senegal. I have also earned a Certificate in African Studies. The focus of my studies was the social segregation of immigrants within Europe. After graduating, I accepted a position at a school in Harlem, where I work as the College Counselor for students in middle and high school. During my time as a Counselor, I have been able to make connections with university admissions counselors in many parts of the country. I am happy to connect my tutoring students with any colleges I have worked with. My specialty in tutoring is test preparation, including the ACT, SAT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE. I am able to assist with all aspects and subjects of these tests, including but not limited to Math, Verbal, Writing, Critical Reading, and French. I am also familiar with the CAHSEE and ACCUPLACER tests. I believe that even while studying for a standardized test, the material being covered should relate back to subjects and goals that you are passionate about. This makes your work more relevant and meaningful. Beyond test prep, I am available to tutor a variety of subjects. I am familiar with elementary through high school mathematics, including Trigonometry and Calculus. Additional topics include general Social Studies, History, French (levels 1-4), and English. I especially enjoy teaching writing, as creative writing is a personal hobby of mine. I can also assist with Literature, Grammar and Mechanics, Reading, and College Essays.When I'm not working, I love to learn new languages. I also enjoy writing, art, museums, and film.
Subject Expertise
ACCUPLACER ArithmeticACCUPLACER College-Level MathACCUPLACER Elementary AlgebraACCUPLACER ESLACCUPLACER Reading ComprehensionACCUPLACER Sentence SkillsACCUPLACER WritePlacerAdvanced PlacementAlgebra 2Algebra 3/4AP English Language and CompositionAP FrenchAP French Language and CultureArithmeticCAHSEECAHSEE ELACAHSEE EnglishCAHSEE MathematicsCollege AlgebraCollege EssaysCreative WritingElementary MathElementary School MathEnglishESL/ELLEssay EditingEuropean HistoryFrenchFrench 1French 2French 3French 4GEDGeometryGiftedGraduate Test PrepGRE Analytical WritingGRE VerbalHigh School EnglishISEEISEE- Lower LevelISEE- Middle LevelISEE- Upper LevelLanguagesLiteratureMiddle School MathOtherPhonicsPre-AlgebraPSAT Critical ReadingPSAT Writing SkillsPublic SpeakingReadingREGENTSSATSAT MathSAT MathematicsSAT Subject Test in FrenchSAT Subject Test in French with ListeningSAT Subject Test in LiteratureSAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2SAT Subject TestsSHSATSocial studiesSSATSSAT- Elementary LevelSSAT- Middle LevelSSAT- Upper LevelStudy SkillsStudy Skills and OrganizationTest PrepWriting
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
Creative writing, foreign languages, linguistics, art, culture, museums, film
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