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Christopher B.
Private tutor in Los Angeles, CA
Education
I have received both an M.Phil. (2015) and M.A. (2014) in anthropology from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, and I expect to receive my PhD in the spring of 2017. Additionally, I received a Certificate in Culture & Media (awarded by the departments of anthropology and cinema studies) from NYU in 2013. I graduated magna cum laude from UC Berkeley with a degree in anthropology, where I was awarded high honors in both general scholarship and in my major (3.97 GPA).
Experience
I decided to pursue my PhD because I am passionate about research, but the primary reason I was drawn to academia is that I love teaching! The educational process is fascinating - I believe the first step to being a good tutor and mentor is helping students understand the applicability of what they're studying. Once we have a grasp of why the material matters, we can dig into the details of the material to produce better results and performance. I have taught anthropology for three years at the university level in New York City, so I have experience working with students from various backgrounds, and who have very different skill sets. In addition to my own courses, I have been a TA for more senior faculty members, so I have a good grasp of what professors are looking for in successful writing and critical thinking assignments. Additionally, I received a grant from the French Ministry of Education, where I taught English grammar and composition to non-native English speakers in France. I speak French, and have also tutored English speakers who are working to learn French. While I have advanced degrees in anthropology, I enjoy tutoring students on general writing and critical thinking assignments. I am also happy to coach students through the application process to college, graduate school, or scholarships.
Subject Expertise
10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Writing, 12th Grade Writing, Anthropology, CHSPE, College Essays, Essay Editing, Expository Writing, French 1, French 2, Graduate Test Prep, IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL, IB Social and Cultural Anthropology SL, Social Sciences, Sociology, Study Skills, Study Skills And Organization, Writing