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Derek

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I graduated from Skidmore College in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in History/Theater and a minor in Creative Writing. Growing up in Westchester County, New York I began tutoring elementary and middle school students at my local JCC in a multitude of subjects. Starting my junior year of college, I worked in the History Department as tutor, with a strong emphasis on helping students in American and European History. I am most passionate about tutoring students in History and English, including AP courses. I feel that I bring a creative and unique approach to my tutoring, and I actively work to help my students find a personal connection to a subject or topic they have previously struggled with. Every student has the capacity for improvement. In my spare time I like to read, write, watch movies, hike and play tennis.

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Derek’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History/Theater

State Certified Teacher

Hobbies

Reading, Writing, Hiking, Playing Tennis, Watching Movies, and Sailing.

Tutoring Subjects
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP European History
AP United States History
AP US History
AP World History
College English
College Essays
College Geography
College Level American History
College World History
Comparative Literature
English
European History
Geography
High School English
High School Geography
High School Level American History
High School World History
History
Literature
Reading
Social Studies
World History
Writing