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Christabel B.
Private tutor in Avon, MA
Education
B.A. English, Writing Concentration, May 2014 Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL GPA: 3.73/4.0
Experience
I enjoy engaging one-on-one with students am excited about learning and helping others to improve. Writing Consultant, Wheaton College Writing Center Equipped students to write clearly and persuasively and to read their own work with a critical eye for revision. Engaged in Socratic method in consultations to promote long term improvement in students’ writing skills. Counseled ESL graduate students in English grammar, articulation, and argument formatting. Trained on effective teaching methods, rhetorical construction, and grammatical concepts. Teaching Assistant, Wheaton College English Department Conducted literary research to augment development of manuscript of literature professor. Cooperated with professor to organize student materials, scan readings, and grade exams. Self Defense Teacher & Mentor, GIRLS LEAP Empowered girls ages 8-18 to use their voices and learn life-long strategies to stay safe emotionally and physically. Equipped students in innovative physical safety skills, based on the strengths of a woman’s body. Facilitated reflective activities to foster self-awareness and build girls' self-confidence, courage, and self-esteem. Tutor, Rull Family Provided homework help, study skills, and babysitting services 2-3 days/week for children ages 8 and 11. Peer Mentor, South Shore Christian Academy Conducted study sessions to assist middle and high school students struggling with the course material. Youth Group Leader, Church of Abundant Life Worked cooperatively with youth pastor to ensure that students were engaged in discussions and activities.
Subject Expertise
Writing, English, Social Studies, History, Study Skills, Philosophy, Biblical Studies, SAT, Organization, Kindergarten - 8th Grade, ACT