Ben B.
Private tutor in New York, NY
Education
Connecticut College - BA '16 Major: International Relations Minor: History GPA: 3.63 Honors: Toor Cummings Center for International Study Selected Scholar, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society Inductee L'institut catholique, Paris - Summer Study 2014 Subject: French Literature Honors: Tres Bien Cambridge University - Summer Study 2013 Subject: Global Politics Honors: Upper Second British American Drama Academy - Summer Study 2012 Subject: Shakespearean Text Analysis and Performance Honors: Dean's Award for Excellence
Experience
Certified Online Tutor – TutorMe.com / Chegg Tutors, January 2017 - Present • Help students from Middle school to College with homework, test-prep, and paper writing/editing • Current subject: Shakespeare; World History; Political Science; Government ; International Relations PEN America, Artist's At Risk Coalition Intern, January 2017 - Present • Developed a network of over 800 aid organizations to support artists facing persecution around the world • Negotiated web development contract for the creation of a public online database of our network members •Serve as assistant to the project’s director • Work directly with artists around the world fleeing violence and imprisonment, connecting them with legal services, human rights organizations, and aid groups TEDxConnecticutCollege, Co-Director 2013 - 2016 • Headed a small team to plan yearly conferences and monthly issue based events • Networked to gather speakers for events. Between 15-20 each year for our largest event. • Fundraised and managed an annual budget of roughly $20,000 • Created and managed print/online marketing material • Helped build our organization’s website Toor Cummings Center (CISLA) at Connecticut College, Selected Scholar, 2013 - 2016 • Conducted research at Connecticut College specializing in international study and foreign language study • Attained working level proficiency in French in three years with no previous exposure Librairie Les Insolites, Research Intern, 2015 - 2015 • Attended protests, interviewed activists and conducted research for CISLA Senior Integrative Project • Presented findings at the Midwest Political Science Association in Spring 2016 • Consistently conversed with customers and coworkers in French and basic Darija/Spanish • Created and translated social media posts and pamphlets for local clients Ocean Exploration Trust, Research Assistant, 2010 - 2014 • Member of research team aboard the E/V Nautilus and STS Bodrum operating acoustical and optical sensor systems to delineated ancient, Byzantine and Ottoman deep water trade routes. • Worked with Classical Archaeologist ashore to determine the age and origin of artifacts discovered during these expeditions in an effort to modify our search strategy in real-time. • Co-authored two scientific articles in Oceanography (a Scholarly Magazine of the Oceanography Society)
Subject Expertise
World Literature9th Grade Writing8th Grade Writing7th Grade Writing6th Grade Writing5th Grade Writing4th Grade Writing3rd Grade Writing2nd Grade Writing1st Grade Writing12th Grade Writing11th Grade WritingWritingOrganizationLiteratureEnglishADHDEssay EditingSocial StudiesShakespeareWorld HistoryPolitical ScienceGovernmentHistoryStudy Skills And Organization10th Grade Writing
Availability
Monday at any time, Friday at any time, Wednesday after 6PM, Tues/Thurs after 6PM
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 1 hour away for a flat fee
Hobbies
More than anything else, I'm a storyteller. I love translating English into English, demystifying complex concepts and helping others understand them. I love kids, I'm personable, and have a great sense of humor. In my younger days, I was a shakespearean actor, singer, water polo and soccer player, and a sunbro #praiseit. These days, I'm a woodworker, handyman, and weight lifter. I love animals, all types of food, and being pushed out of my comfort zone.
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