Erin M.

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Private tutor in Seattle, WA

Education

• MA in Hispanic Studies, University of Washington, 2017: 3.95 GPA. • MFA in Creative Writing, Poetry, University of Washington, 2017: 4.0 GPA. • BA, University of Louisville, 2008: 3.99 GPA. Degree in Spanish, minors in French and Russian. Magna Cum Laude.

Experience

Instructor in Spanish & Creative Writing — University of Washington Sept. 2014 to Aug. 2017 • Planned and taught a variety of Spanish-language and creative writing courses over a three-year period, with up to 40 students at a time. • Adapted to individual students’ needs, working with them one-on-one during office hours and providing alternative learning opportunities for students with learning disabilities. • Courses taught: SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish (Autumn 2015, Spring 2016); SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish (Winter 2016); SPAN 103: Elementary Spanish (Autumn 2014, Spring 2015); SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish (Spring 2017); ENGL 285: Writers on Writing (instructor in Winter 2017; intern in Winter 2016) Study Abroad Program Co-Director & Instructor — University of Washington Aug. 2015, Aug. 2017 • Served as Co-Director of a University of Washington study abroad program in San Sebastián, Spain, in summer 2017, and instructor in summer 2015. • Designed, planned, and taught a course entitled “Food & Culture in Literature & Film.” Supervised excursions to cultural sites, incorporating these trips into classroom discussion for an optimal hands-on learning experience. • Served as a resource for students struggling to adapt to a new culture, and advised students on future career and education prospects in their chosen fields. GRE & TOEFL Tutor — Manhattan Elite Prep Nov. 2012 to Dec. 2014 • Tutored students, one-on-one or in small groups, in preparation for the GRE and TOEFL tests. • Organized a plan of study according to each student’s needs and strengths. ACT/SAT & general studies tutor – Huntington Learning Center Jan. 2010 to Sept. 2010 • Tutored students from first- through 12th-grade level in test preparation, math, science, verbal skills and phonetics. • One-on-one ACT and SAT tutoring. Learned Huntington’s curriculum, teaching strategy and documentation system. • Tutored a student in French, designing and implementing a curriculum unique to her strengths and weaknesses. English Teaching Assistant – Fulbright Fellowship in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia Jan. 2009 to Oct. 2009 • Designed my own curriculum in English speaking/writing proficiency for classes of 25-40 students, ages 13-18. • Organized extracurricular educational activities, including an English Camp with an environmental awareness theme, field trips, scavenger hunts, and a cultural immersion day. Supervised the debate team and the English Club. • Planned and implemented extracurricular creative writing classes. Languages Tutor – University of Louisville Resources for Academic Achievement (REACH) Aug. 2005 to May 2008 • Tutored U of L students in Spanish, French and Russian, helping them to improve their class grades substantially. • Worked with tutees one-on-one and in small groups, including several with learning disabilities. • Achieved a Level II certification with the College Reading and Learning Association.

Subject Expertise

SAT Writing World Literature Literature Creative Writing Spanish 4 Spanish 3 Spanish 2 Spanish 1 Spanish GRE Verbal Reasoning GRE Verbal GRE Analytical Writing GRE 10th Grade Reading SAT Verbal SAT ACT Writing ACT SAT Critical Reading Reading ACT Reading AP Spanish Literature and Culture AP Spanish Language 12th Grade Reading 11th Grade Reading

Availability

Any day at any time

Can Meet

Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate

Hobbies

I'm an avid traveler; I've visited more than 20 countries and five continents. I love writing poetry and fiction, and recently was selected for inclusion in the "Best New Poets 2017" anthology. One of my favorite parts of living in Seattle is proximity to some of the world's most beautiful parks. I love hiking around Mt. Rainier and in Olympic National Park, as well as making day trips to nearby trails.

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