Genevieve G.
Private tutor in La Habra, CA
Education
I graduated in 2012 with a degree in history with these academic awards and honors: •Highest Academic Honors •Honors Academic Achievement Award •First place undergraduate research symposium •Member of Alpha Chi Honors Society •1st Place Winner at Alpha Chi National Convention •Member of Phi Alpha Theta Honors Society. Furthermore, I scored in the top 96% for the verbal reasoning portion of the GRE.
Experience
I am an experienced teacher and tutor. Here are some examples of my work. Long-term Substitute Teacher •Developed lesson and unit curriculum and materials, independently and through coordination with the classroom teacher •Maintained appropriate discipline and fostered a classroom environment that supported student learning and development through following and fostering routines and respectful relationships •Designed and utilized multiple forms of assessments, including homework, informal assessments, and class discussions. 11th grade US History & 12th Grade Government Student Teacher •Designed and implemented curriculum in alignment with state and Common Core standards •Instructed and provided modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from wide range of backgrounds, including English Language Learners, students with IEPs, and gifted learners •Utilized ongoing informal and formal assessment to measure effectiveness of teaching and optimize student learning, adapting instruction when needed •Demonstrated commitment to continued learning through active participation in professional development opportunities, staff and departmental meetings •Integrated technology into lessons to engage and connect with students, through the use of Padlet, Edmodo, and Google Docs. ESL Tutor •Provided individualized instruction for students in China in 1:1 sessions via Skype •Improved students’ English academic and cultural literacy through fostering personal relationships and building students’ reading, writing, and conversation skills •Promoted content-area academic English fluency in reading, writing, math, social studies, and science •Taught students of a broad range of English capabilities, ranging from elementary, basic English skills to TOEFL-prep
Subject Expertise
Ancient and Medieval HeritageSpanish 2Spanish 3Study SkillsStudy Skills And OrganizationTest PrepThe Modern WorldAmerican HistoryAmerican LiteratureSpanish 1APAP United States HistoryAP US GovernmentAP US HistoryAP World HistoryGREGRE VerbalGRE Verbal ReasoningWriting10th Grade Writing11th Grade ReadingUS Constitutional HistoryUS HistoryVocabularyWorld CivilizationWorld HistoryWorld Literature10th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing5th Grade Reading6th Grade Reading6th Grade Writing7th Grade Reading7th Grade Writing
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 10 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I love getting students excited about learning. My background in designing engaging lesson plans and curriculum in accordance with Common Core and California Standards enables me to effectively meet all the requirements while still contributing my own creativity and individualized approach to learning. I have been consistently recognized by teachers and professionals for my effective use of formal and informal assessments and my ability to design discussions that are relevant to students’ lives. In my free time, I love running, going to museums, and scifi.
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