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Neurodivergent friendly tutor in Social Sciences & English
Philly G.

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I’m Philly ! I have several years of professional and recreational tutoring experience. I specialize in research/writing, social sciences and history. I have an inclusive teaching style that accommodates those with neurodivergent abilities. After receiving my own neurodivergent diagnosis I studied the best ways for people like me to learn, and be productive. After applying these strategies I was able to start and finish assignments, stay focused, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. I want to empower...

I’m Philly ! I have several years of professional and recreational tutoring experience. I specialize in research/writing, social sciences and history. I have an inclusive teaching style that accommodates those with neurodivergent abilities. After receiving my own neurodivergent diagnosis I studied the best ways for people like me to learn, and be productive. After applying these strategies I was able to start and finish assignments, stay focused, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. I want to empower students with the tools and confidence to advocate for themselves so they can succeed throughout their academic career. I am currently a tutor at my college’s academic center where I help my peers improve their research/writing, and comprehension skills. I succeed in this position by utilizing skills I gained while earning my B.S in Sociology, plus my current studies. Additionally, I assisted with freshmen students during undergrad, as a teacher's aid for Communications 101.

My experience tutoring younger students began post-graduation. As an Assistant Youth Program Coordinator, at the YWCA I was the instructor for the Girls Be You mentorship program. The goal was to raise the confidence in middle and high school girls who were having a hard time in school. I instructed both large group and one-on-one sessions, covering social studies, English/language-arts, and test-prep. By the end of the program there was an overall 80% increase in grades within the program. In 2018 I moved back to Chicago, volunteering as a coach for a local middle-school recreational team. Every season there were a handful of players ineligible to play due to not maintaining a 2.5gpa. I organized small study groups between coaches and players based on the area of study. My study group focused on language arts and comprehension, with my three players we had weekly sessions. In these 2 to 3 hour sessions I assisted with homework, and assigned small activities to do in their everyday life without added stress, making learning fun and relatable.

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Illinois State University
B.S in Sociology

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Cooking

Cooking

I have thrived in the kitchen both domestically and professionally my whole life. My mother was a single parent with her own health issues that commonly slowed her down and left her depleted. Meals such as after school snacks and dinner for my younger brother and mine soon fell on my shoulders at just fourteen years old. I was soon cooking the meals my mother raised us on. Baked chicken, spaghetti, triple meat deli sandwiches, and homemade burger and fries were some of the meals I enjoyed making in my youth. Several years later, in college I got my first experience in a professional kitchen. Working at McAllisters I was a part of the back of house prep team and gourmet spud maker. McAllisters is a chain in the midwest known for their great deli and toasted sandwiches, hand-made loaded baked potatoes, and homestyle soups and sides. After receiving my food handler license I learned how to properly prepare fresh veggies, cook meats at the correct temperature, and how to cook certain foods in large batches such as soup. Throughout my college career, 2011-2016 I continued to work in the food industry. I was also a cook at Red Lobster and California Pizza Kitchen during those years.
Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

I have several years of experience analyzing and applying public policy with a focus on how society responds to crime, which has strengthened my understanding of the criminal justice system. With a B.S. in Sociology, I developed core skills in research, interviewing, fact gathering, and interpreting the impact of policies on American society—skills that overlap significantly with criminal justice. Currently, I am enrolled in an ABA-certified paralegal program where I am gaining hands-on knowledge of civil and criminal litigation. My coursework has made me proficient in legal research and writing, case briefing, drafting legal correspondence and pleadings. I am also trained in distinguishing issues of law from fact, applying legal principles to real-life situations, and using citation systems and electronic resources to find and evaluate legal authority.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have a proven track record of helping students refine their writing skills. I am currently pursuing an ABA Paralegal Studies Certification and during the 2023-2024 school year I was a tutor at South Suburban College’s Academic Assistant Center. I used both my legal studies knowledge as well as my advanced skills in academic writing I gained in undergrad while obtaining my B.S in Sociology to assist college students with essay preparation/writing, test-prep, social sciences, and proper research practices. I also worked with freshmen college students back in 2016 during my time as a teacher's aid for Communications 101 my senior year of college.
Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook

I have been accessing email, organizing calendars, and performing tasks management since 2016. My role as a Youth Program Coordinator I was the main point of communication for multiple teams and went through hundreds or correspondence via Outlook everyday. A couple years later I moved into the healthcare sector performing administrative pharmacy management duties. Again, I utilized Microsoft Outlook to communicate with both internal and external departments to ensure prescription orders were shipped out on time, scheduled meetings, and sent logistic reports to the proper authorities. Presently, my school uses Outlook as our email platform. I operate it daily to stay caught up on both campus activities and exclusive updates for the paralegal studies program I'm currently in.
Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint

As a millennial I was introduced to Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint since an adolescent. Starting at elementary school throughout high-school and then college I have mastered PowerPoint for presentations, organizing data, and adding design elements to make a project more appealing. Even now, as a paralegal student PowerPoint is an application I was recently re-trained on because it is used daily in a lot of firms and businesses .
Sociology

Sociology

I received my Bachelors of Science in Sociology in 2016. I was a research assistant for the social injustice program at my university where I was a part of a team of researchers who conducted a content analysis on lgbtq individuals who were not in support of same-sex marriage. Even though I ended up with a career in pharmacy, I still used sociological concepts daily. When dealing with patients I looked at demographics such as age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status to help patients with options for medication, resources, and understanding insurance coverage to help them choose the best medication option. Additionally, understanding requirements for both medicare and medicaid insurance helps determine which geographical areas to expect more influx of patients with those type of insurances. Currently, I'm still using my sociology degree while pursuing my paralegal certification. Policy/law and order, is strongly based on understanding the sociological breakdown of a society. Categories under the sociological umbrella include economics, psychology, and social work, etc. Having knowledge about said studies helps apply proper laws, programs, and resources that a community might need in order to thrive. In conclusion, Sociology is a part of everyday life and with my educational background I am well versed in applying the proper tools to navigate through society.
Writing

Writing

10+ years in academic research and writing in subjects such as social issues/policy/law
American History
GED
Government & Politics
Literature
Proofreading
Social Studies
Spelling
Vocabulary
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