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Former English Teacher with Experience in Multiple Subjects
Caitlin B.

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I am a former English teacher and a Commonwealth and Departmental Honors graduate of Bridgewater State University with a BA in English and Communications. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.97 GPA in May 2016. I began tutoring through NHS in 2012 and have been a private school teacher from 2018-2023.

While at BSU, I was a peer assistant in college level English classes, helping students to improve their writing and study skills. I have also helped many friends and students of various...

I am a former English teacher and a Commonwealth and Departmental Honors graduate of Bridgewater State University with a BA in English and Communications. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.97 GPA in May 2016. I began tutoring through NHS in 2012 and have been a private school teacher from 2018-2023.

While at BSU, I was a peer assistant in college level English classes, helping students to improve their writing and study skills. I have also helped many friends and students of various ages ranging from first graders to adults with math, science, and English assignments as well as Bible studies, reading, Spanish, public speaking and SAT preparation. I take pride in academic excellence and strive for understanding as well as high marks. I deeply value education in all subject areas, and I try to make subject material memorable and less daunting.

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy as I cannot fit in another student on short notice, and I clear my schedule for these lessons. Also, I may not see a cancellation message in time. For late cancellations, I charge for a full lesson.

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Education

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
English and Theater Arts
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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Math is very important for all students, though I know it is not everyone's favorite subjects. It certainly was never mine. However I have studied the Algebra I material multiple times between middle school and high school, and therefore know the subject matter very well. Algebra I is a foundation for various higher levels of math, and during those upper level courses I learned that mastering Algebra I was crucial to my success. It is important for the SATs as well, and a student who feels confident in his or her math skills will excel.
Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I am a very religious Christian. I have been a teacher's aide in Sunday school at my Church, Secretary and Vice President of my church's youth group, and I was at the head of my Sunday school graduating class. I began a small branch of a religious organization on my college campus during my sophomore year and founded another during my senior year. I went to a religious Christian summer camp in Pennsylvania for eight years, during which we had daily Christian education lessons. I have studied for and participated in Bible Bowl competitions for years, and written two Oratorical essays using the Bible as a source; the first Oratorical competition I won at the regional level and was sent to compete nationally in Chicago, Illinois in 2011, the second Oratorical competition I won at the regional level again and competed in Houston, Texas in 2013. I attended Ursuline Academy, a parochial high school for girls, for four years, where religion was taught as a formal class daily. I am on the Religious Committee as well as the Executive Board at my church, and am teaching a class of Sunday school students beginning in September 2016.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have tutored students of various ages in elementary school. I also have worked as a teacher's aide in Sunday school for Pre-K and grades 1, 2, 5, and 6, and a Sunday school teacher beginning in September 2016. During my senior year of high school, I volunteered in a fourth grade classroom for a month. While there, I taught the students long division and reading, among other subjects. During that time, I also spent a day helping in a first grade classroom and a day in a second grade classroom as well. I have helped with homework while working as a babysitter for many years, and I am around children often. I know how to break down information to make it more interesting, as well as easier to understand.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

Math is very important for all students, though I know it is not everyone's favorite subjects. It certainly was never mine. However I have successfully guided students through Elementary Math, including tutoring grades 1-6 and teaching a classroom of fourth graders how to do long division. Having a good foundation in Elementary Math will help children prepare for middle school and high school, as well as the SATs. A student who feels confident in his or her mathematical abilities will succeed on the SATs, and I inspire that confidence while helping my students build their skills.
English

English

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English at Bridgewater State University. The grades that I have received in all of my English courses there are either As or A-s. I assisted two professors in classes for a full semester for ENGL 203: Writing About Literature.
Geometry

Geometry

Math is very important for all students, though I know it is not everyone's favorite subjects. It certainly was never mine. However Geometry is a foundation for Precalculus and various higher levels of math, and during those upper level courses I learned that mastering Geometry was crucial to my success. It is important for the SATs as well, and a student who feels confident in his or her math skills will excel.
Grammar

Grammar

My major centered around grammar, and I know how important it is to use proper grammar in essays and on applications. Some people believe that good grammar means good thinking. While this is not true, using proper grammar can be the difference between getting the job and not getting the job, or an A as opposed to a B. Therefore it is important to know and be able to apply the rules of grammar.
Literature

Literature

I assisted two professors in classes for a full semester for ENGL 203: Writing About Literature.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Math is very important for all students, though I know it is not everyone's favorite subjects. It certainly was never mine. However I have studied the Prealgebra material multiple times between middle school and high school, and therefore know the subject matter very well. Prealgebra is a foundation for Algebra I and various higher levels of math, and during those upper level courses I learned that mastering Prealgebra and Algebra I was crucial to my success. It is important for the SATs as well, and a student who feels confident in his or her math skills will excel.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have peer edited many papers (and short stories) in my life, from strong writers and not so strong writers. Spelling and grammar can confuse readers, and Microsoft Word does not catch all of the mistakes. I have become skilled in proofreading and both interpreting and fixing very confusing spelling and grammar errors.
PSAT

PSAT

The PSATs are practice for the SATs. This does not, however, mean that they should be taken lightly. They will inform a student about how prepared he or she really is for the SATs. I did very well on my PSATs and this was reflected in my SAT scores. My highest PSAT scores were Critical Reading: 68 Mathematics: 63 Writing Skills: 64.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I graduated from Bridgewater State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in Theatre Arts. I took a public speaking course in 11th grade, then a communications course in 12th grade and another public speaking class my freshman year of college. Also, I have spoken in my church on behalf of my youth group, and prepared and delivered two Oratorical speeches, winning the Oratorical Competition regionally both times and competing nationally in Chicago in 2011 and in Houston in 2013. In addition, I have performed on stage countless times in plays and musicals, often needing to improvise, particularly in my school's original immersive production based on J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan." I have also presented work from my classes and my Honors Thesis at undergraduate research conferences at my university as well as the regional conference at University of Massachusetts Amherst. I have experience with public speaking in front of crowds of varied sizes, and have tutored public speaking through WyzAnt.
Reading

Reading

I chose English as my primary major because I have always loved reading, and English is a passion of mine.
SAT Math

SAT Math

The SATs are crucial for college acceptance. Math is very difficult for many students, myself included. However, my SAT Math score was a 650. I have tutored SAT Math before, and have tutored mathematics at various levels.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

The SATs are important for college acceptance, particularly in Writing, Mathematics and Critical Reading. My highest SAT Reading score was a 620. I have always been a strong reader, and much of my current college work involves critical reading and close reading, primarily because I am an English major but also because all subjects require strong reading skills. I can provide help with gleaning the important concepts from what is read in order to prepare for the Critical Reading SATs.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I have tutored SAT Writing before with multiple students. I spent time working with a college professor, during which I met with her students to help them improve their writing skills.
Spanish

Spanish

Me encanta el español. Lo estudié durante seis años. He enseñado a los estudiantes del idioma también. I love Spanish. I studied it for six years. I have taught students the language as well.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English at Bridgewater State University. I assisted two professors in classes for a full semester for ENGL 203: Writing About Literature and tutored in vocabulary through WyzAnt. Additionally, I completed my two-semester English thesis project. I chose English as my primary major because I have always loved reading and writing, and English is a passion of mine. It is true that reading improves our vocabulary, and consequently our writing.
Writing

Writing

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English at Bridgewater State University. I assisted two professors in classes for a full semester for ENGL 203: Writing About Literature. Additionally, I completed my two-semester English thesis project. Though writing essays comes naturally to me, I understand that it can be difficult for others, and in addition to the college courses, I have tutored essay writing before on middle school and high school levels.

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A great tutor. Highly recommend!

Caitlin tutors both of my children for the SAT. Under her direction, they both scored higher than on their PSAT's. Her calm demeanor, patience and high knowledge of the material created an environment where my kids learned the proper tools to improve their scores. She was always prepared and was always available to my children (and me) to answer questions. I highly recommend Caitlin!

Matt, 23 lessons with Caitlin

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Caitlin went over the vocabulary list for a quiz and she read with my daughter a short story picking out new vocabulary words to look up as we went along. My daughter enjoyed the class.

Sandra, 6 lessons with Caitlin

Wonderful Tutor

Caitlin is wonderful. She is patient and attentive. My daughter can be difficult and Caitlin was great as she waited her out. Thank you.

Carole, 5 lessons with Caitlin

Great Tutor

My daughters are very pleased with Caitlin, they enjoy having her tutor them, and I couldn't be happier to have a tutor that is so eager to teach and works well with kids. Very professional!

Sonya, 16 lessons with Caitlin

Great Tutor, Great Reading Instruction

Caitlin has been working with my three children, and has them very interested in their summer reading. They are excited to meet with her and go over their summer reading packets. Caitlin is extremely punctual, and organized, She is also very pleasant, and patient. She's been great!

Jeffrey, 23 lessons with Caitlin
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