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Tutor-Prof. in: History; Gov't; English; Reading; Test Prep; Languages
Sean M.

4.9 (42 ratings)

127 hours tutoring

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Tutor-Prof. in: History; Gov't; English; Reading; Test Prep; Languages
Tutor-Prof. in: History; Gov't; English; Reading; Test Prep; Languages
Sean M.

4.9 (42 ratings)

127 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (42 ratings)

127 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Sean

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Hello, everyone! I have taught college and am ready to be your high school or college tutor in History (American, European, Ancient), Government (American and comparative), English literature, grammar, composition, test prep (SAT/PSAT, ACT, GED, GRE), as well as Latin, Italian, French, and Classical Greek.

I have tutored many students who have been challenged by difficult or unfamiliar material. I empathize with the struggling learner, but I am also determined to help him or her form...

Hello, everyone! I have taught college and am ready to be your high school or college tutor in History (American, European, Ancient), Government (American and comparative), English literature, grammar, composition, test prep (SAT/PSAT, ACT, GED, GRE), as well as Latin, Italian, French, and Classical Greek.

I have tutored many students who have been challenged by difficult or unfamiliar material. I empathize with the struggling learner, but I am also determined to help him or her form effective study techniques to leap over those obstacles. For your tutoring, I would begin with your particular needs, as you and I see them, and then form a program of exercises to meet those needs.

When approaching a topic, I like to start with the basics and then try to see the big picture. In a passage, I look for the overall intent of the writer and the organization of the writing. For example, the Declaration of Independence is a logical sequence of paragraphs, with paragraphs as sequential sentences, sentences as sequential phrases, phrases as sequential words, and words as sequential syllables (for words that are unfamiliar, a dictionary is our best friend!). Learning is sequential, and so your lessons should be sequential as well. We would first seek a sure grasp of the basics of a topic, then proceed to examine it more closely, gaining knowledge of the precise or more complex aspects of it.

For best results in this process of tutoring and learning, I use a patient and careful method, regularly engaging the student with conversation and questions to prompt him or her to recite and explain the material -- or to return to study it again, if need be. As a teacher, I can attest that a sure sign of grasping a topic is being able to explain it to another!

I look forward to working with you soon!

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Education

Middlebury College
undergrad
Boston College
Masters
University of Dallas
PhD

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Business

GRE,

GRE

As a GRE tutor, I can help especially with verbal and analytical reasoning, though I can also assist with quantitative reasoning. As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in identifying and analyzing arguments in great texts of philosophy, politics, and literature, as well as in contemporary essays and opinions. In the course of this instruction, I have tutored students to master English, through precise knowledge of grammar, syntax, sentence structure, diction, and logic.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

In my fourteen-year career teaching college, I spoke before public groups -- i.e., students -- regularly and extensively. My topics ranged from history and current political events to themes in great literature. In presenting these topics, I practiced the fundamentals of public speaking, such as organization, clarity, use of visual aids, voice articulation and projection, composure, confidence, humor, as well as flexibility and attentiveness when answering questions from the audience. In addition to instructing students in regular sessions, I also formally spoke to general audiences in public lectures on timely topics.

Corporate Training

Italian,

Italian

I studied Italian for three years in graduate school, which included both written exercises and translations, and spoken practice. Since then I've kept up with the language by having a pen pal in Milan, by translating Machiavelli and by reading Corriere della Sera online.
Latin,

Latin

I studied Latin intensively for four years (starting in 9th grade) and have kept up with the language through college, graduate school, and in my teaching career by reading classic works, such as Virgil and Ovid, in the original Latin. For new learners, I recommend the fantastic stories of myth and legend and the great history of Rome. These texts are very accessible and provide a great way to learn the structure of Latin and appreciate its expressive power.
Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

In my fourteen-year career teaching college, I spoke before public groups -- i.e., students -- regularly and extensively. My topics ranged from history and current political events to themes in great literature. In presenting these topics, I practiced the fundamentals of public speaking, such as organization, clarity, use of visual aids, voice articulation and projection, composure, confidence, humor, as well as flexibility and attentiveness when answering questions from the audience. In addition to instructing students in regular sessions, I also formally spoke to general audiences in public lectures on timely topics.
Grammar, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Reading,

Reading

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques to analyze passages of writing I've assigned. To help them comprehend a passage's meaning, I've taught techniques to identify point of view, evidence, conclusion, as well as structure and sequence of paragraphs, sentences, and clauses. I also teach the lost (and highly useful) art of diagramming sentences.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

As a college teacher, I pay close attention to my students' knowledge of words, particularly as I assign rich and complex documents for them to read and analyze. These texts are challenging, often employing words and phrases that are unfamiliar to the students, but still very important. In assigning the documents, I highlight such words and phrases, and require students to list the meaning of each, using both dictionary definition and context. This approach has been very effective in developing in students a scholarly habit of learning new words. My students have increased their vocabulary and thereby their knowledge and ability to express ideas and opinions.
Grammar

English

ACT English,

ACT English

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques for writing expository and persuasive papers, as well as for writing papers that identify and comment on themes from great literature. My skills in these areas translate well into preparation for writing well in English (grammar, syntax, diction, logic, and style), as on the English section of the ACT.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques to analyze passages of writing I've assigned. To help them comprehend a passage's meaning, I've taught techniques to identify point of view, evidence, conclusion, as well as structure and sequence of paragraphs, sentences, and clauses. I also regularly read over sample ACT questions provided through the official website and guidebooks.
English,

English

In college and graduate school, I studied the great works of drama, novels, poetry, essays, and politics in the English language. As a college teacher, I have assigned many of these great texts, and have instructed hundreds of students in techniques for reading them carefully, for comprehension of the texts' themes and use of English. I've also taught skills in composition, for students to communicate their understanding in clear, precise, and accurate writing.
Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

In my fourteen-year career teaching college, I spoke before public groups -- i.e., students -- regularly and extensively. My topics ranged from history and current political events to themes in great literature. In presenting these topics, I practiced the fundamentals of public speaking, such as organization, clarity, use of visual aids, voice articulation and projection, composure, confidence, humor, as well as flexibility and attentiveness when answering questions from the audience. In addition to instructing students in regular sessions, I also formally spoke to general audiences in public lectures on timely topics.
Reading,

Reading

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques to analyze passages of writing I've assigned. To help them comprehend a passage's meaning, I've taught techniques to identify point of view, evidence, conclusion, as well as structure and sequence of paragraphs, sentences, and clauses. I also teach the lost (and highly useful) art of diagramming sentences.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques to analyze passages of writing I've assigned. To help them comprehend a passage's meaning, I've taught techniques to identify point of view, evidence, conclusion, as well as structure and sequence of paragraphs, sentences, and clauses. I also regularly read over sample SAT questions provided through the official website and guidebooks.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques for writing expository and persuasive papers, as well as for writing papers that identify and comment on themes from great literature. My skills in these areas translate well into preparation for writing well in English (grammar, syntax, diction, logic, and style), as on the English section of the ACT.
TOEFL,

TOEFL

I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques for writing clear and organized essays, as well as reading critically, to identify and discuss themes in writing samples. I apply my skills in teaching how to comprehend and to compose English to those taking the TOEFL. In particular, I teach the "lost arts" of identifying the parts of speech and of diagramming sentences, which are tremendously useful to students.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

As a college teacher, I pay close attention to my students' knowledge of words, particularly as I assign rich and complex documents for them to read and analyze. These texts are challenging, often employing words and phrases that are unfamiliar to the students, but still very important. In assigning the documents, I highlight such words and phrases, and require students to list the meaning of each, using both dictionary definition and context. This approach has been very effective in developing in students a scholarly habit of learning new words. My students have increased their vocabulary and thereby their knowledge and ability to express ideas and opinions.
Writing,

Writing

As a college teacher, I instructed hundreds of students in techniques for writing expository and persuasive papers, as well as for writing papers that identify and comment on themes from great literature. My skills in these areas translate well into preparation for writing well in English (grammar, syntax, diction, logic, and style). I also teach the lost art of diagramming sentences -- truly the key to unlock the gates of understanding complex English!
Grammar, Literature, Proofreading

History

Social Studies,

Social Studies

I have a Ph.D. in Political Science and have taught various topics in the subject, and in History (World, European, and American), at the college level for 14 years. Additionally, I have taken several courses in Geography (Intro; Regional; Latin America; U.S. and Canada) as part of the teacher certification program in which I enrolled. If you like, I would be happy to provide a resume, syllabi, sample assignments and assessments, and peer and student recommendations.
American History, European History, Geography, Government & Politics, World History

Homeschool

English,

English

In college and graduate school, I studied the great works of drama, novels, poetry, essays, and politics in the English language. As a college teacher, I have assigned many of these great texts, and have instructed hundreds of students in techniques for reading them carefully, for comprehension of the texts' themes and use of English. I've also taught skills in composition, for students to communicate their understanding in clear, precise, and accurate writing.
Reading,

Reading

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques to analyze passages of writing I've assigned. To help them comprehend a passage's meaning, I've taught techniques to identify point of view, evidence, conclusion, as well as structure and sequence of paragraphs, sentences, and clauses. I also teach the lost (and highly useful) art of diagramming sentences.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques to analyze passages of writing I've assigned. To help them comprehend a passage's meaning, I've taught techniques to identify point of view, evidence, conclusion, as well as structure and sequence of paragraphs, sentences, and clauses. I also regularly read over sample SAT questions provided through the official website and guidebooks.
Writing,

Writing

As a college teacher, I instructed hundreds of students in techniques for writing expository and persuasive papers, as well as for writing papers that identify and comment on themes from great literature. My skills in these areas translate well into preparation for writing well in English (grammar, syntax, diction, logic, and style). I also teach the lost art of diagramming sentences -- truly the key to unlock the gates of understanding complex English!
SAT Math

Language

Italian,

Italian

I studied Italian for three years in graduate school, which included both written exercises and translations, and spoken practice. Since then I've kept up with the language by having a pen pal in Milan, by translating Machiavelli and by reading Corriere della Sera online.
Latin,

Latin

I studied Latin intensively for four years (starting in 9th grade) and have kept up with the language through college, graduate school, and in my teaching career by reading classic works, such as Virgil and Ovid, in the original Latin. For new learners, I recommend the fantastic stories of myth and legend and the great history of Rome. These texts are very accessible and provide a great way to learn the structure of Latin and appreciate its expressive power.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques for writing clear and organized essays, as well as reading critically, to identify and discuss themes in writing samples. I apply my skills in teaching how to comprehend and to compose English to those taking the TOEFL. In particular, I teach the "lost arts" of identifying the parts of speech and of diagramming sentences, which are tremendously useful to students.

Math

SAT Math

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English,

English

In college and graduate school, I studied the great works of drama, novels, poetry, essays, and politics in the English language. As a college teacher, I have assigned many of these great texts, and have instructed hundreds of students in techniques for reading them carefully, for comprehension of the texts' themes and use of English. I've also taught skills in composition, for students to communicate their understanding in clear, precise, and accurate writing.
Reading,

Reading

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques to analyze passages of writing I've assigned. To help them comprehend a passage's meaning, I've taught techniques to identify point of view, evidence, conclusion, as well as structure and sequence of paragraphs, sentences, and clauses. I also teach the lost (and highly useful) art of diagramming sentences.
Writing

Writing

As a college teacher, I instructed hundreds of students in techniques for writing expository and persuasive papers, as well as for writing papers that identify and comment on themes from great literature. My skills in these areas translate well into preparation for writing well in English (grammar, syntax, diction, logic, and style). I also teach the lost art of diagramming sentences -- truly the key to unlock the gates of understanding complex English!

Other

Geography, Government & Politics

Summer

Italian,

Italian

I studied Italian for three years in graduate school, which included both written exercises and translations, and spoken practice. Since then I've kept up with the language by having a pen pal in Milan, by translating Machiavelli and by reading Corriere della Sera online.
Reading,

Reading

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques to analyze passages of writing I've assigned. To help them comprehend a passage's meaning, I've taught techniques to identify point of view, evidence, conclusion, as well as structure and sequence of paragraphs, sentences, and clauses. I also teach the lost (and highly useful) art of diagramming sentences.
Writing,

Writing

As a college teacher, I instructed hundreds of students in techniques for writing expository and persuasive papers, as well as for writing papers that identify and comment on themes from great literature. My skills in these areas translate well into preparation for writing well in English (grammar, syntax, diction, logic, and style). I also teach the lost art of diagramming sentences -- truly the key to unlock the gates of understanding complex English!
GED, SAT Math

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques for writing expository and persuasive papers, as well as for writing papers that identify and comment on themes from great literature. My skills in these areas translate well into preparation for writing well in English (grammar, syntax, diction, logic, and style), as on the English section of the ACT.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques to analyze passages of writing I've assigned. To help them comprehend a passage's meaning, I've taught techniques to identify point of view, evidence, conclusion, as well as structure and sequence of paragraphs, sentences, and clauses. I also regularly read over sample ACT questions provided through the official website and guidebooks.
GRE,

GRE

As a GRE tutor, I can help especially with verbal and analytical reasoning, though I can also assist with quantitative reasoning. As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in identifying and analyzing arguments in great texts of philosophy, politics, and literature, as well as in contemporary essays and opinions. In the course of this instruction, I have tutored students to master English, through precise knowledge of grammar, syntax, sentence structure, diction, and logic.
ISEE,

ISEE

The ISEE tests students in their knowledge and skills in Verbal Reasoning; Quantitative Reasoning; Reading; Math; and Essay-Writing. I am already approved to tutor in other standardized tests -- ACT, SAT, GRE -- with categories of questions similar (and more challenging) to these. In addition, I have practice materials and test-taking techniques to teach for the ISEE, and can apply these as I have with exercises with students for those other exams.
LSAT,

LSAT

I have studied and drilled myself in LSAT preparation, in both printed and online sources. I have also taken several practice tests and analyzed the reasoning behind questions and correct answers. Additionally, I have focused on the elements of argumentation -- grammar, logic, and rhetoric -- in each of the college courses I have taught, from constitutional law to American political thought to seminars on classics of literature.
Praxis,

Praxis

I wrote my dissertation on American Government and taught various aspects of the subject at the college level for fourteen years. I am also qualified on Wyzant to tutor in various standardized tests, and have done so with many clients for the past few years. I have also researched and prepared materials on my own for studying and taking Praxis, using official information from ETS.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques to analyze passages of writing I've assigned. To help them comprehend a passage's meaning, I've taught techniques to identify point of view, evidence, conclusion, as well as structure and sequence of paragraphs, sentences, and clauses. I also regularly read over sample SAT questions provided through the official website and guidebooks.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

As a college teacher, I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques for writing expository and persuasive papers, as well as for writing papers that identify and comment on themes from great literature. My skills in these areas translate well into preparation for writing well in English (grammar, syntax, diction, logic, and style), as on the English section of the ACT.
SSAT,

SSAT

I currently tutor students in test-taking strategy, question analysis, and writing skill for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, and can help with the SSAT, a test similar in many ways. I am also a graduate of a selective independent high school, and remember how I prepared for its entrance exam - so I sympathize with young students aspiring to do well on the SSAT!
TOEFL,

TOEFL

I have instructed hundreds of students in techniques for writing clear and organized essays, as well as reading critically, to identify and discuss themes in writing samples. I apply my skills in teaching how to comprehend and to compose English to those taking the TOEFL. In particular, I teach the "lost arts" of identifying the parts of speech and of diagramming sentences, which are tremendously useful to students.
ASVAB, GED, PSAT, SAT Math

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Knowledgeable and calming...

Sean helped my son prepare for his SSAT. He is a calming presence and his style of teaching was what my son needed to expand his knowledge and gain confidence in his ability.

Mary, 10 lessons with Sean

Thorough and patient tutor

Sean did a great job working with my 12 yr old son on a writing assignment. He patiently reviewed all the steps and helped him to understand the process. We look forward to working with Sean again.

Katchen, 1 lesson with Sean

Intelligent and knowledgeable

Sean is intelligent beyond words and can break new information down in a way that easy to retain. Sean and I continued through the textbook for our 5th session. We completed a review of LSAT reasoning, conditional statements, the conversion to contrapositives, and how to notate and apply them in analyzing and rephrasing typical prompts on the LSAT.

Matt, 10 lessons with Sean

Intelligent and knowledgeable

Sean is intelligent beyond words and can break new information down in a way that easy to retain. Sean and I continued through the textbook for our 5th session. We completed a review of LSAT reasoning, conditional statements, the conversion to contrapositives, and how to notate and apply them in analyzing and rephrasing typical prompts on the LSAT.

Matt, 10 lessons with Sean

Great tutor

I have met Sean to help me with TOEFL exam. He is really a great tutor. He was so patient and was able to determine my weakness areas. Also, Sean gave me a couple of tips which helped me to improve my test-taking skills. While I was talking to him, he corrected my grammar's mistakes nicely with an explanation which really helped in speaking section. I just got my TOEFL results : 106/120. Thank you.

Ruqaya, 1 lesson with Sean

Great Tutor

Great Tutor and very patient. He explains and provides a clear understanding for the subject. I look forward to working more with him to improve skills.

Rahwa, 1 lesson with Sean

Intelligent and very helpful

So far after 2 sessions i have learned a lot. He is very good at catering to the problems i specifically need help with. Definitely recommend!

Ryan, 1 lesson with Sean
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