Malika S.

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Private tutor in Norfolk, VA

Education

I received my BA in English Literature with an Arthurian Literature concentration from the University of Massachusetts - Lowell in 2008. I graduated with a 3.8 GPA (Cum Laude) and as a member of Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society). Additionally, I received a history minor, concentrating in European history. I began coursework for MEd in 2009, which was postponed after the birth of my daughter. Additionally, I have been active in music since 1995, when I began learning the clarinet. Since then, I have taught numerous State Champion groups in both MA and VA, as well as performed in national championship ensembles.

Experience

Tutored throughout college, as well as informally during high school. I love to teach and to see the impact that one can have on a student/individual when they truly realize their full potential. I am a certified change manager (the "people" side of change) and therefore aware that, especially during stressful times, people compartmentalize and learn differently - there is no cookie cutter approach to get through to an individual.

Subject Expertise

Handwriting AP English Literature and Composition British Literature Clarinet College Essays Creative Writing Drum and Percussion English Essay Editing European History Expository Writing Fiction Writing Grammar and Mechanics Ancient and Medieval Heritage Literary Analysis Literature Medieval Literature Music Reading Shakespeare Short Novel Vocabulary World History World Literature Writing 5th Grade Reading 10th Grade Reading 11th Grade Reading 11th Grade Writing 12th Grade Reading 12th Grade Writing 1st Grade Reading 1st Grade Writing 2nd Grade Reading 2nd Grade Writing 3rd Grade Writing 4th Grade Reading 4th Grade Writing 10th Grade Writing 5th Grade Writing 6th Grade Reading 6th Grade Writing 7th Grade Reading 7th Grade Writing 8th Grade Reading 8th Grade Writing 9th Grade Reading 9th Grade Writing American History American Literature

Availability

Weekdays in the morning, Weekdays in the afternoon

Can Meet

Up to 15 minutes away at my regular hourly rate

Hobbies

I love to read. The best thing in the world is to get lost in a book on a chilly winter day. One of the more gratifying parts of being a parent is seeing that love for learning/literature blossom in my daughter. I believe a love for reading (and learning to articulate all of the questions which great literature can pose) helps one situate themselves in the world in a manner where they are able to relate to people from any background. I love sports, particularly baseball. One of the amazing things about literature is that there is always the opportunity for it to play to a child's interests. If talking about OBP or the CY Young race is what engages them, consider it done! Music was the catalyst for drawing this bookworm wallflower out of her shell, and therefore I fully intend to give back everything that it has given to me. Regardless of level or interest, music will always be a huge part of my (and my family's) life.

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