Tiffany P.
Private tutor in Chapel Hill, NC
Education
Wellesley College: BA in International Relations-political science and French Universite de Provence (Aix-Marseille 1): Study Abroad East Carolina University: Teacher Certification
Experience
Relevant Education Courses: Developmental Psychology; Spring Intro to Exceptional Children; Foundations of Learning, Motivation, and Assessment; Instructional Strategies for Middle Grades Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, French Teacher, Durham, NC August 2013-June 2014 Instructed over 50 students in beginner and upper level-French courses: French 1, French 2, and French 3. Implemented innovative curriculum in conjunction with NC Essential Standards for World Languages. Analyzed assessments and evaluated student progress. Mediated conflicts between students. Initiated parent-teacher conferences. Collaborated with other faculty and administration. Supported by the North Carolina Teacher Corps. Private Academic Tutor, New York 2011-present Tutored 4 students in French, 4 Korean students in ESL, 3 middle school students in Writing, 6 high school students World History; 3 middle school students in U.S. History, and 12 high school students in SAT Reading and Writing. Université de Strasbourg (Centre de Ressources de Langues), English Workshop Facilitator Oct. ‘11–April ‘12 Led weekly discussions with a small group of Masters Physics students who sought English proficiency for their studies. • Discussed differences between American and French systems in politics, education, and civil society. Lycée & Collège Louis Pasteur, English Teaching Assistant, Strasbourg, France Oct. ‘11–April ‘12 Taught over 200 French high school and middle school students in partnership with teachers; Promoted cross-cultural learning as an American representative. • Introduced creative, interactive curriculum, such as debates on the “Ideal Society” and Jeopardy. • Presented on topics including Segregation, the Superbowl, Boston, New York, and American holidays. • Chaperoned group of sixty students with 3 other teachers to London, Oxford, and Canterbury. Honors Academy, Middle School English Teacher, Syosset, NY Summer 2009 Developed Summer Reading Program curriculum and taught English grammar, reading, and writing skills. Substituted for High School History class. Chinatown Afterschool Program, Second Grade Counselor 2007-2008 Created educationally enriching projects for children of low-income families in Chinatown, Boston. Program sponsored by Harvard’s Phillips Brooks Housing Association.
Availability
Monday after 4PM, Tuesday after 4PM, Wednesday after 4PM, Thursday after 4PM, Friday after 4PM, Saturday at any time, Sunday after 1PM
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
traveling, reading, writing, cooking, volunteering
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