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Humanities Teacher: 4th Grade through Adult
Christina S.

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Humanities Teacher: 4th Grade through Adult
Humanities Teacher: 4th Grade through Adult
Christina S.

5.0 (688 ratings)

4,463 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (688 ratings)

4,463 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Christina

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My teacher handed me the Iliad when I was fourteen, and I hated it. Eight years and two full tours of the Great Books later, I had learned to like the Western Canon but not how to understand or study it. I still felt like a person at a feast with a stuffy nose. Then I got hired to write Literature class plans and suddenly there was no more "try." What happened next was stranger than fiction, but that's a story I'll save for later.

For now, can you relate to my experience? Maybe they...

My teacher handed me the Iliad when I was fourteen, and I hated it. Eight years and two full tours of the Great Books later, I had learned to like the Western Canon but not how to understand or study it. I still felt like a person at a feast with a stuffy nose. Then I got hired to write Literature class plans and suddenly there was no more "try." What happened next was stranger than fiction, but that's a story I'll save for later.

For now, can you relate to my experience? Maybe they keep telling you "this book is delicious!" but mostly you can't taste it? Or perhaps it seems amazing to you too, but you can't ever get a good grade because you don't know how to explain what you're tasting? Or might you wish that somebody would give you a way to talk about books that doesn't have to begin with your feelings and end with Human Experience? If so, contact me.

I have completed three full tours of the Western Canon and World Literature, as well as two full tours of Western and World History, Government Studies, Religion, and Philosophy. I am also the sole author of a textbook on literature that is presently being used by thousands of high school students around the world. History is my favorite subject. I've taught hundreds of students from kindergarten through adult (and some adult teachers), both online and in local classrooms. Maybe all that sounds impressive, but it is important just because of this: it puts me in a good position to serve you.

I want to understand your goals and then craft lessons that will suit your needs. The humanities are hard but worthwhile subjects. I'd like to help you master them at least and love them at most.

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Education

Patrick Henry College
B.A. in Literature

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Corporate Training

Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have been almost continuously writing and proofing educational materials since leaving college over a decade ago. I have published several books, including a textbook on literature, and I continue to teach writing, literature, history, and SAT prep to this day. I have proofed books for other authors and taught students to proof their own work.
Grammar

Elementary Education

Reading,

Reading

I grew up in a reading family--I don't think we ever had fewer than 40 boxes worth of books in our house! Now as an adult I love to share my big vocabulary and love of reading with students of all ages. I teach everything from grammar, spelling, and basic reading to advanced vocabulary, literature, and SAT/ACT reading comprehension. It's my favorite, and my hope is that it can become something my students enjoy too!
Grammar, Vocabulary

English

English,

English

I have taught spoken and written English to Indian and Chinese students of all ages, and to American students all over the country. I teach the English elements of SAT and ACT prep, as well as grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, essay composition, creative writing, literature of all kinds, research papers, etc. If it has to do with reading or writing, there is a strong chance that I've taught it!
Literature,

Literature

I have a B.A. in Literature from a private four-year liberal arts college, as well as ten years of experience designing curriculum and teaching in my field at Jr. High through Adult levels. I am the author of a textbook on the theory and history of literature that is currently used across the U.S. I am familiar with World Literature, European Literature, American Literature, and a certain amount of specialized African American Literature, as well as some American, Bollywood, Korean, Russian, British, and Persian filmography.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have been almost continuously writing and proofing educational materials since leaving college over a decade ago. I have published several books, including a textbook on literature, and I continue to teach writing, literature, history, and SAT prep to this day. I have proofed books for other authors and taught students to proof their own work.
Reading,

Reading

I grew up in a reading family--I don't think we ever had fewer than 40 boxes worth of books in our house! Now as an adult I love to share my big vocabulary and love of reading with students of all ages. I teach everything from grammar, spelling, and basic reading to advanced vocabulary, literature, and SAT/ACT reading comprehension. It's my favorite, and my hope is that it can become something my students enjoy too!
Writing,

Writing

I spent my early career designing, writing, and publishing class plans and textbooks for studies in classical Western Canon literature. I have also edited several now-published works for other authors, and have successfully taught not only English grammar, organization, and style, but also both critical (essays, etc.) and creative writing genres to a number of students who range from elementary age to adult.
Grammar, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, Vocabulary

History

American History,

American History

I have completed two full tours of American history in my own education, and have also successfully tutored American History at both junior high school and upper high school AP levels. I can help students to master content, and I can help them develop best practices for DBQ's, stimulus-based questions, short answer questions, multiple choice questions, and long essay questions. History is a passion of mine and I love to teach it!
Bible Studies,

Bible Studies

I have been studying the Bible more or less continuously for the past twenty years, sometimes as history, sometimes as literature, sometimes through the lens of Hebrew, Greek, or grammar, but always studying it. I have also passed courses in Old and New Testament surveys, and I teach the Bible as Literature to high school students, as well as teaching Sunday School to elementary-aged students.
Classics,

Classics

I studied Latin for five years: two in high school and three in college. When I finished, I was reasonably proficient and able to translate from works such as Cicero, Virgil, etc. In addition, I have made a close literary study of the Iliad, Odyssey, and several of the Greek tragedies. I am also thoroughly familiar with Greco-Roman mythology. I have studied ancient history and am familiar with the contexts of the classics from that perspective as well.
Music History,

Music History

I have been taught music history at the college level and own materials for teaching music history to others. I also play a musical instrument (the piano) and am well-versed in cultural histories.
World History,

World History

I have completed two full tours of World History in my own education. I have also successfully tutored World History and helped several students to improve their grades at the AP high school level. I can help students to master content, and I can help them develop best practices for DBQ's, stimulus-based questions, short answer questions, multiple choice questions, and long essay questions. History is a passion of mine and I love to teach it!
European History, Geography, Government & Politics

Homeschool

English,

English

I have taught spoken and written English to Indian and Chinese students of all ages, and to American students all over the country. I teach the English elements of SAT and ACT prep, as well as grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, essay composition, creative writing, literature of all kinds, research papers, etc. If it has to do with reading or writing, there is a strong chance that I've taught it!
Reading,

Reading

I grew up in a reading family--I don't think we ever had fewer than 40 boxes worth of books in our house! Now as an adult I love to share my big vocabulary and love of reading with students of all ages. I teach everything from grammar, spelling, and basic reading to advanced vocabulary, literature, and SAT/ACT reading comprehension. It's my favorite, and my hope is that it can become something my students enjoy too!
Writing,

Writing

I spent my early career designing, writing, and publishing class plans and textbooks for studies in classical Western Canon literature. I have also edited several now-published works for other authors, and have successfully taught not only English grammar, organization, and style, but also both critical (essays, etc.) and creative writing genres to a number of students who range from elementary age to adult.
SAT Reading

Most Popular

English,

English

I have taught spoken and written English to Indian and Chinese students of all ages, and to American students all over the country. I teach the English elements of SAT and ACT prep, as well as grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, essay composition, creative writing, literature of all kinds, research papers, etc. If it has to do with reading or writing, there is a strong chance that I've taught it!
Reading,

Reading

I grew up in a reading family--I don't think we ever had fewer than 40 boxes worth of books in our house! Now as an adult I love to share my big vocabulary and love of reading with students of all ages. I teach everything from grammar, spelling, and basic reading to advanced vocabulary, literature, and SAT/ACT reading comprehension. It's my favorite, and my hope is that it can become something my students enjoy too!
Writing

Writing

I spent my early career designing, writing, and publishing class plans and textbooks for studies in classical Western Canon literature. I have also edited several now-published works for other authors, and have successfully taught not only English grammar, organization, and style, but also both critical (essays, etc.) and creative writing genres to a number of students who range from elementary age to adult.

Music

Music History

Music History

I have been taught music history at the college level and own materials for teaching music history to others. I also play a musical instrument (the piano) and am well-versed in cultural histories.

Other

Bible Studies,

Bible Studies

I have been studying the Bible more or less continuously for the past twenty years, sometimes as history, sometimes as literature, sometimes through the lens of Hebrew, Greek, or grammar, but always studying it. I have also passed courses in Old and New Testament surveys, and I teach the Bible as Literature to high school students, as well as teaching Sunday School to elementary-aged students.
Geography, Government & Politics

Summer

Reading,

Reading

I grew up in a reading family--I don't think we ever had fewer than 40 boxes worth of books in our house! Now as an adult I love to share my big vocabulary and love of reading with students of all ages. I teach everything from grammar, spelling, and basic reading to advanced vocabulary, literature, and SAT/ACT reading comprehension. It's my favorite, and my hope is that it can become something my students enjoy too!
Writing

Writing

I spent my early career designing, writing, and publishing class plans and textbooks for studies in classical Western Canon literature. I have also edited several now-published works for other authors, and have successfully taught not only English grammar, organization, and style, but also both critical (essays, etc.) and creative writing genres to a number of students who range from elementary age to adult.

Test Preparation

SAT Reading, SAT Writing

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Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Christina is very patient and makes the lesson very interesting, my son really enjoys his lessons with her! She covers all important aspects such as grammar, comprehension, reading and writing.

Manisha, 159 lessons with Christina

Versatile teacher

Christina is a very knowledgeable and patient. She is versatile and not reaches ACT and Sat but also helps with English homework. She also helped my Son with AP seminar research paper. I highly recommend her

Anu, 16 lessons with Christina

Effective and professional tutor

My daughter really enjoyed Christina’s tutoring session. She read through my daughter’s creative writing with her patiently, provided helpful advice and writing tips, pointed out her grammar mistakes and explained thoroughly why those are wrong. To help my daughter understand better, Christina generously shared her own writing as example. I really appreciate Christina’s effective and professional tutoring approach. My daughter cannot wait for her next class!

XiaoLei, 129 lessons with Christina

Wonderful tutor

Christina is very knowledgeable, patient, caring, creative, and thoughtful. She is simply a great tutor because she can tailor the class to fit what we need and is very effective in what she does. We are very lucky to have found Christina!

Sharon, 215 lessons with Christina

Knowledgeable and dependable tutor

My son, who is in 10th grade, was struggling with his English HN class at the beginning of school year. We had never had a tutor before and we were not sure who to pick as his tutor to improve on his understanding and grade on the course. We are lucky to have Christina as my son's tutor. She is not just teaching the subject, but, also tries to understand my son first and teach based on her assessment. With her knowledge and the way how to teach, makes us satisfied and, of course, my son's grade is improving every quarter. We are very happy with her tutoring.

Scott, 28 lessons with Christina

Knowledgeable tutor

She helped just week before SAT exam for English and my son think he did better. He took practice test just after two session and improved 30 points in English.

Rakesh, 5 lessons with Christina

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Christina is a knowledgeable and patient tutor.

Iris, 53 lessons with Christina

Making the AP Test Look Easy

My son was struggling in AP World History. He understood the basics, but had trouble expressing himself in essays and long answer questions. Christina has worked with him to develop strategies for answering these types of questions. So now, not only does he understand the material he can relay that understanding effectively and in his own words.

Allan, 30 lessons with Christina

excellent tutor

Christina is really a great tutor. My son was struggling with his history assignment and she worked with him and finished the assignment in 2 lessons. My son told me that she is really very smart and her suggestions are very good. Thanks Christina for all your help. Looking forward for future lessons.

M, 3 lessons with Christina
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