Michael G.
Private tutor in Jersey City, NJ
Education
Lehman College, Bronx, NY, Class of 2011 Master of Science in Education (M.S. Ed) English 7-12 (GPA 3.96) University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, Class of 2007 Bachelor of Science in Communication Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Experience
Certification: New York State Initial Certificate, English Language Arts 7-12 New Jersey Standard Certificate, Teacher of English Experience: -Theatre/English Teacher at Gramercy Arts High School (September 2014-present) -English/Drama Teacher at Manalapan High School (September 2011-June 2014) -7th-10th Grade English Language Arts Student Teacher (January-June 2011) -Advanced Reading and Writing Instructor at Knugenx Learning Centers (September 2010-May 2011) -Tutor at Champion Learning Center (May 2010-May 2011) -Literacy Specialist at Phipps Plazas Community Development Corporation (June 2010-August 2011) -private English Language Arts tutor (August 2009-present) -Academic Coach at SCORE! Educational Center (2001-2003) Test Scores: SAT Verbal - 710 Philosophy: I incorporate the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) in all lessons/sessions in order to help students become college and career ready. I place a great deal of emphasis on increasing the literacy skills of urban students by incorporating multicultural perspectives. I am a firm believer that the best way to improve students’ reading and writing skills is to surround them with literature and texts that serve as both a mirror image of their own lives and as a window into other cultures. Relevant Coursework: Methods of Teaching English/Writing, Psychological/Historical Foundations of Education, Literacy & Technology, Curriculum Theory & Design, 19th Century Literature, Creative Writing, Student Teaching Honors/Awards: Graduated Cum Laude and with Honors from the University of Miami (Class of 2007) with a Bachelor of Science in Communications (Provost's Honor Roll, Dean's List), Member of Honor's Student Association, Member of National Council of Teachers of English, "Student Teacher of the Year Award" finalist
Subject Expertise
IB Theatre HLPCAT Verbal AbilityPCAT Reading ComprehensionPARCCLiteratureLiterary AnalysisKindergarten - 8th GradeIntroduction to PoetryIntroduction to FictionIB Theatre SLPCAT WritingIB Literature and Performance SLIB Literature and PerformanceIB Language A: Language and Literature SLIB Language A: Language and Literature HLIB Extended EssayHSPT VerbalHSPT ReadingHSPT Language SkillsSAT Subject Test in LiteratureWritingWorld LiteratureVocabularySummer TutoringShort NovelShakespeareSAT WritingSAT VerbalGRE Verbal ReasoningSAT Critical ReadingSATRegentsReadingPSAT Writing SkillsPSAT Critical ReadingPoetry WritingPersuasive WritingAdvanced PlacementCLEP American LiteratureCLEPCAHSEE EnglishBritish LiteratureASPIRE ReadingASPIRE EnglishAP English Literature and CompositionAP English Language and CompositionAmerican LiteratureCLEP Analyzing and Interpreting LiteratureACT WritingACT with WritingACT English12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading10th Grade WritingESL/ELLGRE VerbalGRE Subject Test in Literature in EnglishGRE Analytical WritingGrammar and MechanicsGiftedGEDFiction WritingEssay Editing10th Grade ReadingEnglishCreative WritingCOMPASS Writing SkillsCOMPASS ReadingCLEP HumanitiesCLEP English LiteratureCLEP College Composition ModularCLEP College Composition
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Creative writing, reading, long-distance running, traveling, the New York Yankees, film, theatre
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