Asha C.
Private tutor in Brooklyn, NY
Education
Fordham University, B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science (double major). Columbia University, graduate coursework. Honors: -graduated Summa cum Laude with Highest Honors -Phi Beta Kappa -Dean’s List
Experience
I am a philosopher and former college debate professor with 20+ years of experience, coaching competitive Speech and Debate, in formal (classroom) and informal (private students, group classes, after-school, summer camp) environments alike. I have taught at Fordham University, the United States Military Academy at West Point and numerous prestigious middle and high schools. I currently work in the technology industry & tutor students of all ages (elementary, middle, high school, college & adult/ professional) because I miss teaching! My tutoring practice specializes in Philosophy, Public Speaking/ Communication, Speech and Debate (all competitive events, specializing in cross-examination/ policy debate), Speech pronunciation coaching, English/ Language Arts (writing, reading, spelling, phonics, pronunciation, grammar) & academic research skills. I enjoy encouraging students and inspiring a love for learning. 11 undergraduate students who came to me as undeclared majors went on to earn PhDs in Philosophy! If you are ready, I am happy to nurture you to the the highest levels of academic and professional achievement. I will personalize each lesson to your needs, optimizing for relevance and enjoyability. I am a patient and natural listener. No question you could ask is stupid or unwelcome. Students with learning differences, particularly ADD/ ADHD: I have numerous tactics & strategies to help you succeed. I am a native Standard American English speaker who started reading at age 3 & read 100 books by the age of 4. I skipped the first grade, and received a perfect score on the verbal sections of the SAT exam (reading + writing and language). I competed regularly in the national spelling bee as well as speech & debate. I have worked as an Editorial Assistant at Oxford University Press and Executive Editor at Global Scholarly Press. I adore the English language arts & enjoy teaching students of all ages and levels. My spoken languages include English, Malayalam & limited Spanish. Whether your challenge is for school, test prep or personal interest, I am happy to help. In previous lessons I have assisted students with completing a project or assignment, working through difficult concepts, filling in missing background information, developing better study skills or overcoming low motivation. I encourage prospective students (and parents, if high school aged or younger) to schedule a brief, 10 minute consultation to share your needs and expectations, establish goals and draw up a plan for achieving them. Throughout our work together, I will track the student's success toward those targets. I look forward to building your success together. Contact me today to get started!
Subject Expertise
Grammar and MechanicsAP Art HistoryAmerican LiteratureArt HistoryBritish LiteratureBiotechnologyCreative WritingEnglishEssay EditingIB Philosophy HLIB Philosophy SLIntroduction to FictionIntroduction to PoetryLiterary AnalysisLiteratureMiddle SchoolADHDPersuasive WritingPhilosophyPhonicsPolitical SciencePublic SpeakingSAT Critical ReadingSAT VerbalSAT WritingSocial SciencesStudy SkillsStudy Skills And OrganizationSummer TutoringVocabularyWriting4th Grade Science11th Grade Reading12th Grade Reading1st Grade Reading1st Grade Writing1st Grade math2nd Grade math2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing3rd Grade math3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade Science3rd Grade Writing4th Grade math4th Grade Reading10th Grade Reading4th Grade Writing5th Grade math5th Grade Reading5th Grade Science5th Grade Writing6th Grade Reading6th Grade Writing7th Grade Reading7th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade WritingADD
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 1 hour away for a flat fee
Hobbies
I enjoy hiking, playing piano, art, business & technology.
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