| Member Since: | March, 2008 |
| Gender: | Female |
| Preferred Subjects: | French, Study Skills/Organization, Computer Skills, General Science, Theater studies, Audition coaching, Monologue Coaching |
| Education: | New York University Graduate
Completed Degrees: B.A. French Studies (3.9 GPA) B.F.A Theatre (Directing Concentration)(3.2 GPA) |
| Experience: | I have experience tutoring French language from beginning to advanced levels.
I have studied the language for over 11 years and have spent many months living in France with French families and summers working in Paris. In the high school level I scored a 4 on the French Literature Advanced Placement exam and a 5 on the French Language exam (on a scale of 1-5). I scored a 720 on my SAT II - French Language examination. (ACT 29 Composite) As Vice-President of my school's chapter of the National Honor Society, I helped organize a student-led tutoring program for other students through which I began tutoring beginners French as well as Biology and Pre-Algebra. The summer after my senior year I tutored a sophomore (French Level 2 student) through a one-on-one summer school program with Mary Lee Bunch and Associates based out of Brentwood, TN. She had failed all four quarters of the previous year with a final average of a 60 for her spring semester. Upon completion of our work over the summer, she scored an 82 on her final exam. I continued my studies at the university level at New York University as well as in Paris. I recently completed a 6 week course at La Sorbonne - the oldest university in Paris where I received high marks at the advanced level. In addition I have spent many months over the past few years living with French families. I have degrees in French and Theater Direction and Design. In French I took advanced level language, literature, philosophy, and translation courses. Post graduation, I continue my French work with several part-time students as well as spending time abroad every summer. For these reasons, I feel I am a strong candidate for a tutoring position in French studies. I am very passionate about the language, the culture and learning. In general, I am very organized, responsible and punctual about deadlines and schedules. I really enjoy working with students and helping them learn this language. It's definitely challenging language to learn, but with the right encouragement and structure it's more than possible and fun! |
| Hobbies: | I am originally from Nashville, TN born and raised, and I moved to New York four years ago. I play guitar, sing, and train for half marathons in my free time. Currently working and living in the city as a private tutor, restaurant manager and freelance theater artist.
**Just back from Paris where I was working with highs school students and brushing up my French! Feel free to contact me about working together this fall. |
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I really appreciate the timeliness in which she responded to my emails. There has never been a time lag between them. Her emails have always been very clear and straightforward. I sense a deep passion for French with a willingness and sincere desire to share her knowledge with anyone who is interested. I loved the fact that there is a genuine readiness to work around my schedule. We have not actually met, but I sure do look forward to working with her in the days ahead. Posted over 2 years ago by linda s. |
