Sylvia S.

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Private tutor in Apex, NC

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Profile An experienced teaching professional and accomplished published writer. Seeking a position in Higher Education that will allow me to apply my writing skills, experience, and strong educational foundation in order to motivate students to achieve academic excellence. Education Master of Arts, Creative Writing and English, July, 2015 Southern New Hampshire University Bachelor of Arts, Major: Spanish, Minor: English, December, 2000 University of Texas at Brownsville Qualifications • Excellent written/verbal communication skills, fluent in Spanish • Ability to evaluate student performance and support students at all academic levels • Knowledge of developing course materials in a variety of learning styles to ensure success • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Blackboard, and the ability to quickly learn others • Certified North Carolina Teaching license, Spanish Grades K-12 • Knowledge of MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style Published Anthologies Trash to Treasure, August 2014 Giant Tales Lava Storm in the Neighborhood, August 2014 Closure, July 2014 Giant Tales Dangerous Days, June 2014 -Supplementary writing samples available on request Teaching Experience Tutor/Translator, Fuquay & St. Raphael Elementary Schools, Raleigh, NC, 2014-Present Spanish Teacher, East Millbrook Magnet Middle School, Raleigh, NC (Relocated), 2008 Spanish Teacher, Wakefield Elementary School, Raleigh, NC, 2006-2007 Tutor K-12, Sylvan Learning Center, Garner, NC, 2006 Spanish Teacher, Saint Raphael Catholic School, Raleigh, NC, 2003-2006 Work History Help Desk/Trainer, Apple IPhone, Raleigh, NC, 2009-2013 Senior Technical Support, Comcast, Brownsville, TX, 2008-2009 References and Writing Samples available upon Request

Experience

I was a tutor with Sylvan Learning in 2006. I love helping others. I have been both an educator and a tutor and I enjoy helping students achieve in their successes and careers.

Subject Expertise

AP Spanish Language 4th Grade Writing 5th Grade Writing 6th Grade Writing 7th Grade Writing 9th Grade Writing 8th Grade Writing ACT Writing Creative Writing Expository Writing Fiction Writing 3rd Grade Writing SAT Subject Test in Spanish SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening CLEP Spanish Spanish Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 4 AP Spanish Literature and Culture 3rd Grade Reading ACT English ASPIRE English CLEP English Literature English AP English Language and Composition 10th Grade Reading 11th Grade Reading 12th Grade Reading 1st Grade Reading 2nd Grade Reading 10th Grade Writing 4th Grade Reading 5th Grade Reading 6th Grade Reading 7th Grade Reading 8th Grade Reading 9th Grade Reading AP English Literature and Composition 11th Grade Writing 12th Grade Writing

Availability

Mon/Wed/Fri in the evening, Weekends in the morning, Any day at any time

Can Meet

Up to 5 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I am always willing to help others. I am a writer and I am also a mother of three amazing children. My favorite things to do is work on stories and how to better improve on them. My family and I enjoy spending time at the museum, beach and taking family vacations to Williamsburg VA.

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