Marie S.
Private tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Education
Paralegal Certificate - University of California, Santa Barbara - 1994 Bachelor of Science - Human Services - Geneva College - 2013 (4.0 GPA) Master of Arts - Public Policy (Minor in International Affairs) Liberty University - 2015 (3.92 GPA) Member of COABE (Coalition of Adult Basic Education) and PAACE (Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education) Recent Certifications: The Neuroscience of Learning - Lynda.com Instructional Design Essentials: Adult Learners - Lynda.com
Experience
College Writing/Organizational Skill Tutor - January 2016 to Present Tutor Coordinator and Adult Educator - September 2015 to Present As a paralegal for more than 25 years, and holding a Master's in Public Policy, my writing and organizational skills are well-honed. Having entered the adult education profession a year ago, I have completed significant training and research into learning styles and study skills. Tutoring students is my absolute passion, and I love discovering what makes each student tick and then tailoring a program of study around their specific needs and learning style. A list of my graduate coursework is as follows: Intro to Writing, Research & Turabian Economics & Public Policy Political Philosophy Leadership, Statesmanship & Governance Geopolitics & International Diplomacy Foundations of American Governance Applied Public Policy Research Methods Middle East Laws & Policy U.S. Middle East Foreign Policy International Law, Policy & Politics U.S. Foreign Policy & Sovereignty Issues Foundations of Education Message, Media and Political Communications My undergrad work in Human Services gave me a broad knowledge with respect to psychology, sociology and the humanities. In addition, as a result of my studies, I am well-versed in all three styles widely used by various disciplines for writing papers; MLA, APA, and Turabian. Having the background knowledge of actually using all three styles allows me to understand the struggles students face when trying to format papers. I have developed a well-thought out process for students that allows them to not only see the big picture with respect to paper writing, but also alleviates stress in the process. Having someone who has been in your shoes and can show you a streamlined approach to paper writing is invaluable. I hope to pass on my tips, tricks, and techniques (along with templates for each formatting style) that allows the student to engage more in the writing process itself, rather than getting stuck on formatting issues.
Subject Expertise
9th Grade WritingCLEP American GovernmentAP US HistoryAP US GovernmentAP United States HistoryAP U.S. Government & PoliticsAmerican LiteratureAmerican HistoryACCUPLACER WritePlacerACCUPLACER Sentence SkillsACCUPLACER Reading ComprehensionCLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature9th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing10th Grade ReadingExpository WritingUS HistoryUS Constitutional HistoryStudy Skills And OrganizationStudy SkillsPolitical ScienceLegal WritingLegal ResearchLawHistoryGovernmentVocabularyEssay EditingEnglishConstitutional LawCOMPASS Writing SkillsCOMPASS ReadingCLEP Introductory SociologyCLEP Introductory PsychologyCLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the PresentCLEP History of the United States I
Availability
Weekends at any time, Tues/Thurs at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
My hobbies include singing in a master chorale, swimming, cycling, and hiking. I am a former Boy Scout Leader, serving as a Merit Badge Counselor in American Heritage, Law, Dog Care, Communications, Backpacking, and Reading. I am also an ardent animal lover and enjoy spending time with my dog Balto who is a German Shepherd/Cattle Dog mix.
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