Katie P.

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Private tutor in Long Beach, CA

Education

Masters Level Social worker and Clinical Psychology; BA level psychology and art major: Undergraduate: Scripps College, Claremont CA; BA Psychology / Studio Art, 2004 Graduate 1: Columbia University, New York, NY; MA Clinical Psychology, 2010 Graduate 2: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; Master of Social Work, 2014

Experience

PREVIOUS TUTORING EXPERIENCE The Rogers Family · Provided in-home tutoring services to adolescent male (11-13 yrs) student with an attention deficit diagnosis and previously below-grade-level scores in areas of language arts. · Collaborated closely with parents on student’s progress. Vina Danks · Provided tutoring and mentorship in small group format to low-income, 1st and 2nd generation Latino adolescents with moderate learning disabilities to assist with development of reading and language skills. · Created a “book club” for students in the program to foster reading skills and enjoyment. · Cultivated strong and supportive relationships with students and continued private pro-bono tutoring after the program’s cancellation. WHY I WANT TO TUTOR: I am both a social worker, and come with years of tutoring experience. At the very core is the fact that I love kids, believe in each one’s potential, and have the ability to form strong rapport and working relationships with a diverse body of students. I can listen and figure out the best strategies for them; I am also adept at parent and teacher communication to really tailor my tutoring to what the child needs. I have ADHD and learning disabilities myself, and had to navigate the school system with my own tutor. Not only do I feel that it’s important to give back, but the perspective of having been in those shoes has developed in me passion for the field, patience, an ability to speak to students’ level of comprehension, an ability to put students at ease, and persistence in reaching objectives. I am currently working at a job I love in the field of clinical social work, but am not getting enough paid hours. Rather than find a new job, I'd love to supplement it with something else I love doing!

Subject Expertise

IB Psychology SL Psychology PSAT Writing Skills PSAT Critical Reading PSAT Painting Other Middle School Literature Literary Analysis Kindergarten - 8th Grade Introduction to Poetry Introduction to Fiction Reading IB Psychology HL Human Development GRE Subject Test in Psychology Fiction Writing Expository Writing Essay Editing English Elementary Math Drawing Creative Writing College Essays Social Work Writing World Literature Vocabulary Test Prep Summer Tutoring Study Skills And Organization Study Skills Statistics SSAT- Upper Level SSAT- Middle Level SSAT- Elementary Level British Literature Social Studies Social Sciences Short Novel Sculpture SAT Writing SAT Verbal SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Test in Literature SAT Critical Reading SAT Religious Studies 4th Grade math 6th Grade Writing 6th Grade Science 6th Grade Reading 6th Grade 5th Grade Writing 5th Grade Science 5th Grade Reading 5th Grade math 5th Grade 4th Grade Writing 4th Grade Science 4th Grade Reading 7th Grade 4th Grade 3rd Grade Writing 3rd Grade Science 3rd Grade Reading 3rd Grade math 12th Grade Writing 12th Grade Reading 11th Grade Writing 11th Grade Reading 10th Grade Writing 10th Grade Reading ADD Art History Art AP Studio Art: Drawing AP English Literature and Composition AP English Language and Composition AP Art History AP American History African-American History Advanced Placement ADHD 10th Grade AP Studio Art AP Statistics AP Psychology 9th Grade Writing 9th Grade Reading 9th Grade 8th Grade Writing 8th Grade Reading 8th Grade 7th Grade Writing 7th Grade Reading

Availability

Weekends at any time, Monday after 7PM, Tues/Thurs after 7PM, Friday after 5PM

Can Meet

Up to 45 minutes away at my regular hourly rate

Hobbies

As I said, I am a social work therapist, and love, love, love the field. In my free time, art is my most regular hobby. I am a transplant from the East Coast, so am still--3 years later--enamored with the California weather. I love the beach, or just walking around with a friend in the sun. The two things I hear stand out most about me are my sense of humor and my peaceful demeanor.

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