Liz B.
Private tutor in San Marcos, TX
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT; No GPA, graduated 2012 English Major with a focus in Creative Writing and a minor in Spanish, Westminster College, Fulton MO; 3.7 GPA, graduated 2008
Experience
ACT score: 31 Graduated high school one year early Full tuition scholarship for academics to Westminster College Completed honors sequence in English major at Westminster College Masters in Fine Arts in creative writing Experience as freelance writer for 6+ years Experience as editor for 7+ years Relevant classes I have taken include English Composition, Extended Essay, Expository Writing, Introduction to Journalism, British Literature since 1800, American Literature up to 1800, Creative Writing Poetry, Creative Writing Nonfiction, Magazine Writing, plus over 500 pages written for completion of Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing degree.
Subject Expertise
Expository WritingWritingVocabularyTest PrepSummer TutoringStudy Skills And OrganizationStudy SkillsSpanish 1ReadingPoetry WritingPersuasive WritingLiteratureLiterary AnalysisJournalismIntroduction to PoetryIB Extended Essay10th Grade WritingEssay EditingESL/ELLEnglishCreative WritingCollege EssaysBritish LiteratureAP English Literature and CompositionAP English Language and CompositionAmerican LiteratureACCUPLACER ESL12th Grade Writing11th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading10th Grade Reading11th Grade Reading
Availability
Any day in the morning, Any day in the afternoon, Weekdays in the evening
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away at my regular hourly rate, Up to 45 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
I am a highly motivated writer who loves to share my passion for reading and writing with others. I have taught English as a second language to elementary, middle, and high school students in South Korea and Slovakia. In both countries I learned valuable teaching skills, as well as learning how great and rewarding it is to watch someone improve their own skills in English. I have been a camp counselor for many years, as well as a swim coach, swim instructor, and lifeguard. I have also taught a creative writing class for an urban school in Oklahoma City, where I am originally from. I have over 10 years experience in working with children ages four to sixteen.
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