Wendy S.
Private tutor in Bernardsville, NJ
Education
Bucknell University Graduate (magna cum laude) with a B.A. in Theater and English GPA 4.0 Sarah Lawrence College Masters of Fine Arts GPA 4.0
Experience
Recipient of several academic-based scholarships (often based on essay contests) including the Dean’s Scholarship (Merit Based, the Ronald McDonald House National Scholarship (Essay Contest), the New Jersey Mason's Scholarship (Essay Contest), the New Jersey Eastern Star Scholarship (Essay Contest), the Matthew Sellito Foundation Scholarship (Essay/Merit based), and a recipient of the Willard Smith Award for Creative and Imaginative Thought 2010. TRAINING & RELEVANT INFORMATION Testing High Achievement: SAT - Scored in the 90th percentile for all three sections (math, verbal, and writing) SAT 2 - Scored in the 90th percentile for both the Literature and Math 1 tests AP Exams - Earned a perfect score (5) on the English AP exam, and (4) on the US History, European History, and Psychology AP exams. Bucknell Tutor Training Course Trained in a full-day course on the basic principles of effective tutoring including study skills, educational activities, and developmental work. Student ages ranged from Elementary school to adult (21+). Extensive Writing Experience Published articles in The Washington Times and Human Events; served as an editor for The Bucknellian (main publication for Bucknell University) TUTORING/ EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: Professor of Voice and Movement at County College of Morris Teaching Artist at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA Director of Theatre at SEE Camp in Summit NJ Private Tutor - Rockaway, NJ and surrounding areas Employed as a private tutor for multiple students and adults, working on basic math skills, reading, writing, and SAT preparation. Theatre Education Instructor - Danville Center for Juvenile Delinquents - Danville, PA 2010 Conducted a weekly session on theatre therapy with 16 males, ages 13- 21. The session focused on conflict-resolution skills as well as creative development. Rockaway Township Summer Enrichment - Rockaway, NJ Summer 2009, 2010 Volunteered at a summer course on theatre and literature for 22 elementary students. The course ended with a performance for parents. Bucknell Buddies Tutor - Lewisburg, PA 2006-2010 Tutored 5th/6th grade girls in one-on-one sessions weekly after school at Linntown Elementary, working on homework help, study skills, and test preparation. HOPE English Camp Teacher - Gorazde, Bosnia and Herzegovina Taught English to underprivileged students, Monday-Friday, four hours a day.
Subject Expertise
World CivilizationVocabularyTOEFLSummer TutoringWritingVoiceUS HistoryTest PrepStudy Skills And OrganizationStudy SkillsSSAT- Upper LevelSSAT- Middle LevelSSAT- Elementary LevelShort NovelShakespeareSAT WritingSAT VerbalSAT Subject TestsSAT Subject Test in World HistorySAT Subject Test in United States HistorySAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1SAT Subject Test in LiteratureSAT MathematicsSAT MathSAT Critical ReadingSATReadingPublic SpeakingPsychologyPre-CalculusPre-AlgebraMiddle School MathMiddle SchoolLiteratureLiterary AnalysisKindergarten - 8th GradeIntroduction to PoetryIntroduction to FictionIntermediate AlgebraIntermediate AlgebraHandwritingFrench 2French 1French 1FrenchEuropean HistoryEssay EditingCollege EssaysCollege AlgebraWorld LiteratureWorld HistoryEnglishAP English Literature and CompositionAP English Language and CompositionAPAmerican LiteratureAmerican HistoryAlgebra 2Algebra 1ACT WritingACT with WritingACT ScienceACT ReadingACT MathACT EnglishACT AspireACT9th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade math9th Grade8th Grade Writing8th Grade Science8th Grade Reading8th Grade math8th Grade7th Grade Writing7th Grade Science7th Grade Reading7th Grade math7th Grade6th Grade Writing6th Grade Science6th Grade Reading6th Grade math6th Grade5th Grade Writing5th Grade Science5th Grade Reading5th Grade math5th Grade4th Grade Writing4th Grade Science4th Grade Reading4th Grade math4th Grade3rd Grade Writing3rd Grade Science3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade math3rd Grade2nd Grade Writing2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade math2nd Grade1st Grade Writing1st Grade12th Grade Reading12th Grade math12th Grade Writing1st Grade math1st Grade Reading12th Grade11th Grade Writing11th Grade math11th Grade Reading11th Grade math11th Grade10th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading10th Grade math10th Grade
Availability
Monday at any time, Tuesday at any time, Thursday at any time, Friday at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
Art (painting, drawing), pets (all of my animals have been named after Star Wars characters.. its very cool), hair/make-up design, travel, theater performance, music (I collect new, esoteric bands constantly), New York Bagels, I have my own beauty youtube channel and perform all over NY and NJ.
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