Joel H.
Private tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Northwestern University, PhD Religious Studies, (in progress, third year) Fuller Theological Seminary, MA Theology, 2012 University of Northern Colorado, MA English, 2009 California State University, Long Beach, BA English Education/Creative Writing, 2005
Experience
Tutoring Experience: - Wiley Tutoring, Temple City, CA, Grades K-12, 2001-2002 - Private Tutor, Southern California, 2003-2007, 2009-2010 Teaching Experience: - California Single Subject Teaching Credential, English, 2007 (taught 9th and 11th grade English) - College Composition Instructor, University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College, 2007-2009 (taught remedial, beginning, and intermediate composition, college research paper, research skills) - Teaching Assistant, Religious Studies, Northwestern University, 2013-present (TA'd Introduction to Religion, Intro to New Testament, Intro to Buddhism, Intro to Hebrew Bible) I have been working consistently in education, whether as a private tutor or in a formal classroom setting since 2001. Helping students discover knowledge and skills they didn't realize they had is a great joy for me and one of the primary reasons I have continued working in education. As part of my credentialing program to teach high school English as well as my MA in English, I have taken a number of courses on teaching methods and am confident I can work with any student regardless of his or her current abilities. I am well equipped to tutor all ability levels in composition, reading, literature, and grammar grades 7-12, college, and graduate level students. In edition to my experience in English and related fields, I am currently pursuing a PhD in religious studies at Northwestern University. My interests are in German philosophy, theology, and social theory of the early 20th century. I am able to tutor college students in any introductory religious studies course as well as more advanced courses in or related to the Jewish and Christian traditions. I am also qualified to tutor seminary students especially in theology. Finally, I have the ability to tutor students in introductory philosophy courses as well as courses in the German tradition from the Enlightenment to the present, social and critical theory, cultural studies, and post-structuralism.
Subject Expertise
9th Grade WritingEssay EditingEnglishCreative WritingCollege EssaysBritish LiteratureAP English Literature and CompositionAP English Language and CompositionAPAmerican LiteratureAdvanced PlacementExpository Writing9th Grade Reading8th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading7th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing10th Grade ReadingReligious StudiesWritingWorld LiteratureVocabularySocial StudiesSocial SciencesShort NovelSAT WritingSAT VerbalSAT Subject Test in LiteratureSAT Critical Reading7th Grade WritingReadingPhilosophyLiteratureLiterary AnalysisIntroduction to PoetryIntroduction to FictionGRE Verbal ReasoningGRE VerbalGRE Analytical WritingFiction Writing
Availability
Monday in the morning, Monday in the afternoon, Tues/Thurs after 2PM, Wednesday at any time, Friday after 3PM, Saturday after 2PM, Sunday after 1PM
Can Meet
Up to 1 hour away for a flat fee, Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I love cooking, especially with culturally diverse ingredients and techniques. My wife and I really enjoy living in Rogers Park where we can sample a large variety of ethnic cuisine! I have been an active musician for the last 17 years. I play guitar, bass, drums, and piano. I really enjoy the arts, especially music and film. I frequently attend the Lifeline Theater in our neighborhood and enjoy visiting the Art Institute. My wife and I are originally from Southern California, so we also love exploring the new home we've found in Chicago!
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