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Stephanie

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I have a B.A. in English Language and Literature, and in Cinema and Media Studies from The University of Chicago, and an M.A. in Film Studies from The University of Iowa, where I also spent two years as a T.A., teaching undergraduate courses in film studies and related fields. I firmly believe that self-confidence, far more than ambition or natural aptitude, is the greatest determinant of success in an academic setting. By "confidence" I mean not only confidence in ones mastery of topical material, but, more fundamentally, confidence in ones ability to learn and think independently. As an instructor, I am dedicated to helping students succeed because I know from my own experiences as a student that, at every level of education, from elementary to graduate school, the support and encouragement of a passionate teacher can turn a diffident or apathetic underachieving student into a classroom star.
My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.) because such tests cover a finite body of material that can be taught and mastered. In addition to test prep, I also tutor a number of English related subjects (including Writing, Literature, Essay Editing, and Grammar), and offer help with Study Skills and Organization. In my free time, I enjoy reading, music, travel, and photography.

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Stephanie’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Chicago - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies / English Language and Literature

Graduate Degree: University of Iowa - Masters, Film Studies

Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 780
SAT Writing: 700
GRE Verbal: 170
Tutoring Subjects
American Literature
CAHSEE English
CLEP Prep
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
CLEP English Literature
CLEP Humanities
College English
College Essays
College Level American Literature
Comparative Literature
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing
Graduate Test Prep
GRE Subject Test in Literature in English
GRE Subject Tests
GRE Verbal
High School English
Homework Support
Literature
LSAT Analytical Reasoning
LSAT Logical Reasoning
Other
PSAT Critical Reading
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Prep
SAT Math
SAT Mathematics
SAT Reading
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Tests Prep
SAT Writing and Language
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Summer
Vocabulary
Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?

I firmly believe that self-confidence, far more than ambition or natural aptitude, is the greatest determinant of success in an academic setting. By "confidence" I mean not only confidence in ones mastery of topical material, but also, more fundamentally, confidence in one’s ability to learn and think independently. As an instructor, I am dedicated to helping students succeed because I know from my own experiences as a student that, at every level of education, from elementary to graduate school, the support and encouragement of a passionate teacher can turn a diffident or apathetic underachieving student into a classroom star.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

The first meeting is for getting to know the student and establishing a direction for future sessions. I will ask a lot of questions about what the student hopes to gain from tutoring, and how they hope it will help them achieve both their specific objectives (e.g., passing a class, acing the SAT math section) and long-term goals (college applications, future career). Then I will have the student work through some diagnostic materials from the tutoring website in order to get a clearer picture of where they currently stand: how they think, how they approach new problems, and which areas (if any) are more or less difficult for them.