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Stacy C.

Private tutor in Downey, CA

Education

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles CA - M.A. Philosophy (in progress) California State University, Long Beach CA - S.S. Credential, English (June 2009) California Baptist University, Riverside CA - B.A. English, Philosophy (May 2007) - magna cum laude

Experience

**Most interested in distance (online) learning using skype applications, google document sharing, and messengers/emails. Prompt responses, and flexible availability and rates. possibility of availabilities to meet at select University and public libraries, upon request** experience as classroom contract teacher, English 9-12; substitute teacher, Downey Unified School District grades K-12, all subjects. Hold preliminary single subject credential in the state of California (CLAD, ELL, and NCLB certified) as of June 2009 (expires July 1, 2014). experience as AP student (passage in all tests taken: English Literature, Calculus AB, Chemistry, US History, European History, US Government, Micro-economics). Also experience taking GRE, SATs (I and II), and PSATs. Relevant courses: English - American Literature, British Literature, World and Multicultural Literature, Linguistics, Literary Theory and Criticism, Shakespeare, British Poetry, Theatre History, Children's Literature, Special Topics Philosophy - Introductory Philosophy, Comparative Religions, Apologetics, History of Western Philosophy, New and Old Testament Studies, Biblical Interpretations, Ethics, Logic, Special Topics experience in private tutoring at high school and college levels; great at giving written commentary and feedback to extended written essays and research papers (in all subject areas).

Subject Expertise

English, Philosophy, Test Prep

Availability

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Can Meet

Up to 1 hour away for no additional charge

Hobbies

As a recent newlywed, I have grown an appreciation for the domestic life - I can cook a mean meal, from just about any region in the world, and still love baking pies, cookies, and cakes. I am unconventional in my love of baseball, and have been known to voice my opinions and knowledge of teams and stats, and have even kept up a blog. I do not miss a game. I am, however, intellectually a starving artist at heart. I aspire to one day write a classics-worthy novel, integrating the intricacies of English linguistics with a well-developed thematic representation of my personal philosophies. I love to read literatures of all persuasions (Aldous Huxley and Leo Tolstoy are my favorites), including everything from the typical fiction novel to philosophical treatises. I am constantly looking for objective Truth, and want to eventually develop and publish what I call the "template theory." I also have other side hobbies that I like to engage in when time permits (which isn't often) - I play the oboe and the flute, and can dabble in mallet percussion. I have been part of a choir, though I wouldn't call myself a vocalist. I also like to paint, sketch, draw, etc. I'm not a great painter, but I try. However, I am not too bad with Prismacolor color pencils. In essence, I love to teach, and I want to make a lasting positive impact on the students with which I am given the honor to interact. I am a huge supporter of contextual relevance, and I think literature and philosophy are incredible tools for understanding critical thinking and the intrinsic value of what it is to be human. Thank you for your time and consideration.