American Literature, American History, Composition, Screenwriting, Guitar

From 41.66 C$ /h

I am interested in providing English lessons to students of all ages.

I can adapt my lessons to accommodate your interests and goals. For instance, if your goal is to be able to read the Wall Street Journal and to discuss it comfortably (in English) with colleagues, we can develop a course to help you reach that goal.

If your interest is in American History or Literature (or something more specific: like the "History of Black Empowerment Movements in 20th century America" (the topic of my junior thesis); or "Understanding Faulkner's America"; or "The Berkeley Free Speech Movement", etc...), we can cultivate a course to help you discuss your topic of interest with advanced proficiency in English.

I have a BA in History from Middlebury College and a Masters in History Education from NYU Steinhardt. I write songs and scripts and have a beginner's proficiency in French.

This class is for everyone.

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Around Paris, France

About Me

I am a composer of songs and scripts (music alias: Hank Midnight) who recently moved from Brooklyn to Paris with his wife (who is French). I'm looking for part-time work as a tutor/educator to supplement my income as I continue to develop my creative projects.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in History from Middlebury College and a Master's Degree in History Education from NYU (New York University) Steinhardt.

Education

NYU STEINHARDT SCHOOL OF CULTURE, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - GPA: 4.0 (Cum Laude)
MASTERS IN HISTORY EDUCATION
GRADUATE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
MEMBER OF KAPPA DELTA PI, INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN EDUCATION
Learned how to teach primary sources with conflicting interpretations of past and present to students of diverse backgrounds
Studied pedagogical theory and the variant methods of educating learners in multicultural urban school environments
Engaged in two semesters worth of practicum in urban schools in New York City
Dates of Matriculation: Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Location - New York, NY

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE - GPA: 3.55 (Cum Laude, College Scholar, Dean’s List)
BACHELOR OF ARTS: HISTORY (HIGHEST DEPARTMENTAL HONORS)
Senior Thesis: Ujamaa Development in Post-Colonial Tanzania: Nyerere, the Peasantry, and the One-Party State (earned highest honors)
Junior Thesis: Black Empowerment Movements in Early 20th Century America
Dates of Matriculation: Feb 2008 - Feb 2012
Location - Middblebury, VT

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Summer Course: Colonialism in Africa (earned highest honors)
Dates of Matriculation: June - August 2010
Location - Cambridge, MA

Experience / Qualifications

BROOKLYN WALDORF SCHOOL
Worked as a Grade 8 Teacher for the 2017/2018 school year
Planned and led academic blocks covering a wide range of academic disciplines, including US History, English, Anatomy, Chemistry, and Meteorology
Partook in a Professional Development course in Nonviolent Communication and in The Art of Public Speaking
Acquired experience in event planning (field trips, theatrical plays, etc.)
Wrote several letters of recommendation for graduating 8th graders
Contributed as a faculty member to the S.A.C. (Student Action Committee) to help resolve conflict between students without blame or judgement
Supervised recess, dances, field trips, study halls, etc.
Dates of Employment: Sep 2017 - June 2018
Location - Brooklyn, NY

Substitute Teaching Experience
Friends Seminary (Sep 2014 -Nov 2015), Berekeley Carroll (April 2019)

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