Math, College Essays, & Spoken Word Poetry
About
I graduated from Wesleyan University in 2013 (4.0 GPA), majored in Sociology, recieved a Certificate in Education, and completed the pre-med track. I simultaneous toured the country, competing in National spoken word compeitions.
I spent the last 6 years directing a Chicago based non-profit, where I led all grant writing earning the organization over a half million dollars. I am also a restorative justice practicioner and have led trainings at Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, and more.
Here's my linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-okun/
Helping a student find excitement in math and writing, then riding that joy into endless learning.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Set up a call to talk through what exactly the student needs and wants. From there, I share more about who I am and the skills I offer. If it's a good fit, we schedule a first session at 20% off!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I received a Certificate in Education from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. As an undergrad, I developed and implimented creative writing curriculum that explored social justice issues through modern day poetry & pros.
I served as a Senior Interviewer for Wesleyan's admissions, interviewing high school students who applied to the University.
Upon graduation, I worked full time creating course content for the music therapy department of a local juvenile detention center. I then recieved a grant from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepeneurship to move to Chicago and work for Circles & Ciphers. Circles & Ciphers is a restorative justice organization led by and for young people impacted by violence. I began as their first full time employee and left managing a team of 11, coordinating a national consultancy which rendered services to Harvard and Yale, and having octoopled the organizations budget.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Standard rates: $60/hr.
First Session: $48/hr.
How did you get started teaching?
I began at age 14, working as a summer employee at Turn 2 Us, an educational organization founded by Derek Jeter that seeks to support elementary school students in Washington Heights battling mental health problems.
From there I fell in love with supporting the growth and engagement of young people!
What types of students have you worked with?
- Elementary school students for 5 years
(Turn 2 Us, NYC)
- Middle school students for 9 years
(Green Street Art Center, CT; Circles & Ciphers, IL)
- Teenaers, 14-24yo, for 6 years
(Circles & Ciphers, IL)
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I've spent a minimum of 20 hours per week in 1-on-1 educational settings for the last 9 years. Whether at Wesleyan University working with neighborhood schools or in Chicago offering educational services to middle school and teenage students.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
College Essay Writing: An instructor should be able to send you their own college essay. Reading it, you should be so engaged you can't put it down.
Math: an instructor should not only be able to do math, but have mastered the art of teaching. The two are quite different!
Spoken Word Poetry: an instructor should send you footage of their work and have competed in at least 1 national competition!