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Julia W.
Private tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum laude, Northern Illinois University, 2007 Double Major: English and French; Minor: Russian Certification: Illinois Type 09 L’Univeristé de Pau, Pau, France, Summer 2005
Experience
English Teacher, The Harker School, San Jose, CA, Summers 2014-16 •Taught writing to students from various schools across the Bay Area •Engaged students with individualized instruction •Incorporated relevant technology, such as Google Docs, to facilitate writing dialogue •Provided both students and parents feedback •Planned lessons balancing instructional methods for four-hour block class periods English Teacher, September 2007 – May 2012 •Developed, instructed, and involved students in writing, literature, and grammar units in Freshman English, Honors Freshman English, Sophomore English, Honors Sophomore English, American Literature, and Modern Literature •Consistently provided students with additional after-school tutoring and mentoring •Nominated 3 times as “Most Influential Educator” •Tutored students in all subjects on daily basis in school's tutoring center •Served on District Writing Committee to write and implement new curriculum •Involved in Homework Committee aimed at identifying and defining best practice for homework Tutor, Northern Illinois University Writing Center, January 2005 – December 2006 Awards/ Honors: Rosalie Hewitt Scholarship in English, awarded in a departmental competition The Orville and Adra Baker Scholarship, nominated by professor and awarded by the English department Lillian Pauline Cobb Scholarship for Study Abroad, awarded by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (French program) Joseph Suhadolc Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (Russian program) “Expanding Your Education Honors Grant” for Study Abroad, awarded in University-wide competition
Subject Expertise
10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Reading, 11th Grade Writing, 12th Grade Writing, 8th Grade Writing, 9th Grade Reading, 9th Grade Writing, ACT, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, College Essays, English, Expository Writing, French 1, French 1, French 2, PSAT Writing Skills, SAT