Expert tutoring in French, test prep, biology and more with Yale grad

I graduated from Yale in May 2012 with a degree in psychology/neuroscience. While there, I spent two years working as a French tutor, helping other Yale students at all levels of proficiency improve their reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. Since then, I've continued teaching and tutoring, helping high school students prepare for all sections of the SAT I in both one-on-one and classroom sessions. I'm eager to apply my experience as a tutor and my knowledge of a wide variety of subjects to helping students learn and improve their skills, no matter what their age or level of study!

I'm passionate about teaching and enthusiastic about the subjects that I teach. I love seeing things click for my students when they understand something, and I enjoy planning individualized lessons to help make that happen. I'm serious about teaching, but I know that students learn best when they are relaxed and having fun with the material. As a result, my teaching style is as laid-back and conversational as it is rigorous. When it comes to planning our sessions, I'm very flexible - to me, the most important thing is to customize the program of study to what the student needs.

James's Subjects

Math:	SAT math
Science:	biology, psychology
English:	grammar, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	SAT math, SAT reading, SAT writing
Language:	French
Elementary Education:	grammar, reading, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	French, grammar
Homeschool:	biology, French, reading, SAT math, SAT reading, writing

Biology

As a recent graduate from Yale University with a BA in neuroscience, I've spent the last several years doing coursework and research dealing with diverse topics in biology. I'm able to teach students at all levels, including high school and college, who are looking to learn more about any and all aspects of the field. With a recent score of 5 on the AP exam, I am also prepared to help students excel in the AP curriculum.

French

I have grown up speaking French at home, traveled and lived in the Francophone world, and studied French in school for many years. As a result, I speak with a near-native accent and have an excellent understanding of the written and spoken language. This background, along with two years of experience as a French tutor at Yale University, has equipped me to help learners of all levels with the many challenges of mastering French grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Having recently gone through... Read More

Writing

I have extensive experience with writing in an academic setting, having written research papers on a variety of subjects in the course of obtaining my bachelor's degree at Yale. I am prepared to help students with all aspects of the writing process, from grammar and spelling to thematic content and flow of ideas. Having received a score of 800 on the SAT writing section, I am also able to help students prepare for this test.

Psychology

As a recent graduate from Yale University with a BA in neuroscience, I've spent the last several years doing coursework and research that have given me an in-depth knowledge of the field of psychology. I can offer tutoring to students at all levels who are looking to know more about both the history of the field and current concepts and ideas. With a recent score of 5 on the AP exam, I am also prepared to help students excel in the AP curriculum.

SAT Math

With a score of 790 on the SAT Math section and experience teaching the SAT to students of diverse backgrounds, I am prepared to help students master the strategies and material they'll need to excel on the SAT.

SAT Reading

With a score of 800 on the SAT Reading section and experience teaching the SAT to students of diverse backgrounds, I am prepared to help students master the strategies and material they'll need to excel on the SAT.

SAT Writing

With a score of 800 on the SAT Writing section and experience teaching the SAT to students of diverse backgrounds, I am prepared to help students master the strategies and material they'll need to excel on the writing section's multiple choice questions and its essay.

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Yale University

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