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Sam M.
Private tutor in Seattle, WA
Education
Western Washington University- B.A. Linguistics, B.A. Spanish. 3.2 GPA. Graduated Fall 2014.
Experience
TUTORING EXPERIENCE English Teaching Volunteer, English Opens Doors program. September 2012- November 2012. • Volunteered through the English Opens Doors Program in Valparaíso, Chile, working as an English teaching assistant in an all-girls high school. Spanish Teaching Volunteer, Se Habla Program. Sehome High School. March- June 2013; March- June 2014. • Volunteered in Spanish 1 and 2 classes at Sehome High School. • Lead small- group activities in class. Classroom Volunteer, Seattle World School. November 2015- • Assisted English Language Learner students with questions about in-class work and homework. TEST SCORES SAT: 2040 (Combined score). -Math: 640 -Reading: 720 -Writing: 680 AP: US History- 4 Biology- 3 WHY I WANT TO BE A TUTOR: Although I have never worked professionally as a tutor, over the past few years, I have been drawn to various volunteer tutor opportunities. At the time, I wasn't thinking about accumulating volunteer hours, or observing a teacher, or anything long- term, for that matter. I was just doing it because I had some free time and knew that it was something I enjoyed. Now, as an applicant to various Masters in Teaching programs, it is apparent that my time in the classrooms has shaped where I am today. I am still drawn to tutoring for the same reasons: the satisfaction that accompanies the moment of understanding; being around young people; and the challenge of understanding and approaching how different students understand concepts, models, explanations, etc. I consider myself a patient person who listens and communicates clearly, and also someone who understands that the same explanation won't work for everybody. I am able to understand and break down more advanced concepts in more simpler terms. Learning is exciting to me, and enthusiasm is very valuable for a tutor. Finally, I am easygoing and personable.
Subject Expertise
Arithmetic, English, ESL/ELL, Linguistics, Pre-Algebra, SAT Math, SAT Mathematics, SAT Subject Test in Spanish, SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening, SAT Verbal, SAT Writing, Spanish, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, World Civilization, World History