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Jon B.

Private tutor in New Haven, CT

Education

Graduated in 2011 with academic honors from Macalester College with a B.A. in Humanities, Media, and Cultural Studies (Media Studies focus), and a B.A. in French and Francophone Studies. Graduated from Columbia University with a Masters of Fine Art in Film Directing and Screenwriting.

Experience

I have been teaching/tutoring for 12 years, working with elementary and middle school students all the way up to juniors and seniors in college. I have also taught abroad and have worked with non-English speaking students in a French high school, leading to the highest percentage of senior students passing their written and oral English exams ever at the school (96%). Teaching is a passion of mine—I love sharing knowledge that will help students succeed! I am NOT a one-size-fits-all type of tutor. In our first session, we will identify short and long-term student goals, target areas of difficulty and frustration, and tailor each session accordingly. I offer a discount on a case-by-case basis for college students.

Subject Expertise

4th Grade Reading French 3 French 4 English AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition 10th Grade Reading 11th Grade Reading 12th Grade Reading 1st Grade Reading 2nd Grade Reading 3rd Grade Reading French 2 5th Grade Reading 6th Grade Reading 7th Grade Reading 8th Grade Reading 9th Grade Reading Reading American Literature Literature Medieval Literature World Literature British Literature Creative Writing 6th Grade Writing 7th Grade Writing 8th Grade Writing 9th Grade Writing 1st Grade Writing 2nd Grade Writing 3rd Grade Writing 4th Grade Writing 10th Grade Writing 11th Grade Writing 12th Grade Writing 5th Grade Writing Expository Writing Fiction Writing Handwriting Poetry Writing Technical Writing Writing Persuasive Writing French French 1 French 1

Availability

Any day at any time

Can Meet

Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I love spending time with my wife, dogs Ava and Kiki, and recently rescued street cat Hamilton, and cooking, meditating, and hiking (weather permitting). Before moving to New York City for grad school, I lived and worked in Paris for two years, both as an English teach in a French high school, and at a French film production company as a writing assistant. Having lived abroad and always looking to expand my horizons, I travel out of country 1-2 times a year, including a trip to India to visit family and do volunteer work.

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