About
I recently graduated magna cum laude from the University of Chicago with a double major in Russian Eastern European Studies and Fine Arts. I take an interdisciplinary approach to study and teaching, and I incorporate my students interests into our work to make tutoring a more engaging and meaningful experience. I have extensive experience with literary analysis, general reading comprehension, essay writing, and grammar.
Please feel free to contact me for more information about my experience and qualifications!
I have worked with students from gradeschool to highschool and enjoy helping young people get excited about school!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I typically spend some the first session or two doing intake on the student's academic strengths and weaknesses, with emphasis on specific areas of future improvement. We will work together to outline some broad goals for tutoring as well as set short and longterm milestones for improvement (such as increased test scores or acceptance to particular universities). Then we get into the weeds of working on the subjects at hand!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have several years of experience working with younger students on a variety of subjects from Fine Arts to English, History, Social Studies and Geography.
I am a recent graduate of the University of Chicago, where I pursued several interdisciplinary research projects that integrated history, social studies, language, and arts. I also have extensive experience with essay writing and grammar.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I typically charge between $30-$40 an hour for new students depending on frequency and availability.
What types of students have you worked with?
Most of my experience is with gradeschool and highschool students in English, History, and Social Studies. I also have experience working with college underclassmen to hone their essay writing skills, working to bring their writing abilities up to the college level.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for an instructor who can help you find joy in your studies! I hope to help my students learn to love the subjects they are studying.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
I am a goal oriented instructor, students should consider the following:
What are my specific and general goals for tutoring?
Secondly, if a student is struggling with a subject:
What about the subject is challenging to me? What about the subject is uninteresting to me?