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Alexandra S.

Private tutor in Toronto, Canada

Education

I earned a bachelor's degree in political science and double minored in diaspora studies and contemporary Asian studies. I graduated with distinction, maintaining a 3.73 GPA. I also have a master's degree in history from the University of Toronto, focusing on food history.

Experience

I have been teaching the SAT since 2014. I scored 2150 on the old SAT with a perfect English score. On the SAT Subject test French with Listening, I scored 780, and on the SAT Subject Test English Literature, I scored 790. I graduated with an IB diploma in chemistry. In HL, I studied chemistry, English, and psychology, and in SL, I studied biology, math, and French. I competed in speech and debate in college. I am a Yale IV champion and a world championship quarterfinalist. In addition to SAT prep, I can help with numerous subjects, including reading, math, writing, and more. I am comfortable working with students of all ages from first grade through college.

Subject Expertise

Literary Analysis SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Reading Public Speaking Political Science Persuasive Writing Literature SAT Subject Test in French IB Psychology HL IB Language A: Language and Literature HL IB Extended Essay IB Human Geography History GRE Verbal Reasoning GRE Verbal SAT Subject Test in French with Listening SAT Subject Test in Literature SAT Subject Test in World History SAT Subject Tests SAT Verbal SAT Writing Shakespeare Short Novel Social Sciences Social Studies Summer Tutoring Test Prep World History World Literature Writing 7th Grade 10th Grade math 10th Grade Reading 10th Grade Writing 11th Grade 11th Grade Reading 11th Grade Writing 12th Grade 12th Grade Reading 12th Grade Writing 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 10th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade Anthropology AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition British Literature College Essays English Essay Editing European History Expository Writing French Gifted GRE GRE Analytical Writing

Availability

Any day at any time

Can Meet

Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I am interested in a wide variety of things, including: - competitive debate - creative writing - food (writing, eating, cooking) - played violin for several years - reading - film and television - history - fountain pens and other old stationery. I'm part of a letter writing club! - I collect stamps!

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