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Jayleen S.

Private tutor in Fort Collins, CO

Education

I graduated from Fayetteville High School in 2015 with a 4.3 GPA. Upon acceptance to the University of Arkansas with a full-ride merit-based scholarship, I dual majored in Psychology and Visual Art. In 2017, I relocated to Fort Collins, Colorado and transferred to Colorado State Unviersity. I am still majoring in Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience concentration) and Visual Arts (with a concentration in Graphic Design). I have added a minor in English with a concentration in literature, and plan to pursue Graduate School upon graduation.

Experience

I have ample experience in English, composition, creative writing, and literature. I scored a 5 on the AP English Language and Composition exam and a 5 on the AP English Literature and Composition exam. I also made a 5 on the AP Psychology exam. I scored a 31 on the ACT with a 35 on the Reading section and a 36 on the English section. I also scored a 1410 on the SAT (2000 using the old SAT scoring system). So far in my collegiate career, I have taken Honors World Literature, Advanced Rhetorical Writing, and two Creative Writing courses. As far as my progress in the Psychology program, I have taken Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Mind, Brain, and Behavior, and Environmental Psychology. I was also the writing editor of a nationally acclaimed literary magazine while in high school and recently began an on-campus all-arts journal/creative publication. I run creative writing workshops, offer critique on all submissions, and facilitate the publication process. I also have worked in two libraries (currently on Colorado State University's campus) working with archival materials and special collections. I believe critical thinking can be honed through literature and the study of written language. This skill is the foundation of all other academic pursuits and is important to a well-rounded education. I tutored students in high school to help them pass their AP exams and pursue their higher education. Repeatedly, I noticed their proficiency in other subjects improve in tandem with their English tutoring, which reaffirmed my faith in academia as a tool of personal growth. I also tutored at-risk youth in reading, which helped them find healthy coping mechanisms and passions within the arts.

Subject Expertise

Persuasive Writing AP Psychology AP English Language and Composition SAT Subject Test in Literature Literary Analysis World Literature Literature American Literature AP English Literature and Composition Grammar and Mechanics Technical Writing Fiction Writing 9th Grade Writing ACT Writing Expository Writing Creative Writing 11th Grade Reading PSAT Writing Skills Poetry Writing SAT Writing Writing ACT with Writing 11th Grade Writing 12th Grade Writing 10th Grade Writing 9th Grade Reading PSAT Critical Reading ACT Reading 12th Grade Reading 10th Grade Reading SAT Critical Reading

Availability

Any day at any time, Any day after 5PM, Weekends at any time

Can Meet

Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I love literature and creative writing! As a result, I created an on-campus creative publication for students to submit to. My staff and I hold weekly creative writing workshops and critiques in order to create an inclusive and supportive community of artists, writers, and content creators. I'm passionate about fostering a love for literature in everyone, no matter how young or old. I believe that everyone can benefit from literary examination, regardless of their life's station. When I'm not at school or work, I like listening to podcasts, spending time with my family, cooking, and practicing web design. I am also a big fan of horror--especially bad, cringeworthy horror. As an additional note: I have ample experience with developmentally and/or physically disabled children and adults and am highly sensitive to people's unique needs and learning styles.

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