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Vanessa tutors in Los Angeles, CA

Vanessa B.

Private tutor in Los Angeles, CA

Education

Cal Arts, MFA Writing, 2015 - 2017 Hunter College, MA in Literature in English, 3.5GPA, graduated in 2008 The New School University, BA in Liberal Studies, 3.7GPA, graduated in 2000

Experience

I have taught Freshman Composition, Junior-level Expository Writing, Literature in English survey courses, early American Literature and Freshman Seminar at Hunter College and Borough Manhattan of Community College, CUNY for the past 12 years. I also also worked on curriculum development and training new adjunct faculty and Graduate Teaching Fellows in the English Department at Hunter College for the past 7 years. In addition to my academic work, I have also written two books, published by Rosen Publishing, in their series "Frequenty Asked Questions About" series. My titles were on Dating, and Self-Image and Eating Disorders. I valuing tutoring for the opportunity to make the human connection to literature and writing. I emphasize critical thinking, cognitive skills, creative ability and comfortability with writing skills as all being equally as useful to good writing and reading.

Subject Expertise

Creative WritingWritingShort NovelReadingPoetry WritingPersuasive WritingLiteratureLiterary AnalysisExpository WritingEssay EditingEnglish11th Grade ReadingCollege EssaysBritish LiteratureAP English Literature and CompositionAP English Language and CompositionAmerican Literature12th Grade Reading12th Grade WritingAdvanced Placement11th Grade Writing

Availability

Any day at any time, Weekends at any time, Weekdays in the evening

Can Meet

Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

In addition to teaching English, I write about contemporary art. I also teach/practice Ashtanga yoga and have experience in Vipassana meditation. I can teach intermediate knitting and sewing as well.

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