Alexis
Certified Tutor
I'm currently a PhD candidate at Harvard University, focusing on Buddhist studies. I also have a Masters in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School, a Masters in English from Middlebury College, and a BA from Trinity College.
Prior to returning to graduate school, I taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. I was also certified to teach middle and high school English for several years. While teaching has always been a passion of mine, I especially love the opportunity that tutoring affords to work closely with students as true individuals, helping them develop confidence in their skills and become independent learners, while tailoring lessons specifically to their unique needs and interests.
I particularly enjoy working with students on test prep, because they often show remarkable and tangible improvement in just a short amount of time. Some of us think we are just not good test takers, but in reality there are tons of strategies and tricks that anyone can employ to make the standardized test taking experience easier and less stressful. These are learnable skills and anyone can be a good tester with the right tools.
I also love working with students on reading and writing, because these are subjects I have always loved. Oftentimes I find that my students just haven't found the right books, genres, or authors, and once they do, they realize they love reading. Reading is an extraordinary way to effortlessly improve vocabulary, grammar, and overall knowledge of history, current events, etc.
同样,我曾与很多学生think they just aren't good at writing, or they hate writing. Sometimes this is because they see themselves as "math thinkers" and sometimes it's because they've suffered through too many writing assignments without enough guidance. I believe that any student can learn how to write a clear, well-organized, and effective essay if they know the formula and have enough practice with the writing process (including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and editing). From the elementary level to the college application essay, writing can be a painless and rewarding form of communication for anyone!
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Undergraduate Degree:Trinity College- Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Graduate Degree:Harvard University- Master of Arts, Religious Studies
I enjoy spending time with my dog, running, baking, reading, and traveling. I'm also passionate about making and eating ice cream. As an undergraduate I became interested in studying religion, and a semester in India ignited my curiosity about Eastern philosophy and the relationship between literature, religion, and ethics. I'm currently studying Buddhist narrative, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, through the lens of literary theory. The only thing I love more than being a student is helping others find the same joy I have found in being a lifelong learner, expanding my horizons, and recognizing that education is a gift.
- ACT Writing
- American Literature
- College Application Essays
- Elementary School
- Elementary School English
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Essay Editing
- Graduate Test Prep
- GRE Analytical Writing
- GRE Verbal
- High School English
- High School Level American Literature
- High School Writing
- ISEE Prep
- ISEE- Lower Level
- ISEE- Middle Level
- ISEE-Lower Level Mathematics Achievement
- ISEE-Lower Level Quantitative Reasoning
- ISEE-Lower Level Reading Comprehension
- ISEE-Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
- ISEE-Lower Level Writing
- ISEE-Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
- ISEE-Middle Level Writing
- ISEE-Upper Level Verbal Reasoning
- ISEE-Upper Level Writing
- Math
- Middle School English
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- PSAT Writing Skills
- SAT Writing and Language
- Social Studies
- SSAT Prep
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- Test Prep
- World Religions
- Writing