Let's write the best essay that sour teacher has ever seen.
Let's get a hands-down 5 on the AP English test; an A in that class.
Let's memorize that speech and snag that standing ovation.
Let's clean up that cover letter and get you the job.
How does that sound? Let's spell it out and read it aloud.
Let's format this properly; clean, clear pages with punctuation like the rivets of a hot locomotive.
There's a better word to express that exact thought.
We've found you the perfect monologue, now let's get you that perfect part...
I take pride in what I do. If you're not happy with what I've helped you achieve, I won't be.
EDUCATION:
B.A. in Literature with Honors from UC Santa Cruz (Poetry, Fiction, and Anthropology Concentrations)
Theater Arts Certificate Program, UC Santa Cruz (Acting, Playwriting)
RELEVANT ACHIEVEMENTS:
5 on AP English, AP Psychology, AP Spanish
Speech & Debate Captain, Coach and California State Finalist for 3 years
Teaching Assistant: "Power & Representation," "Introduction to Acting," "Advanced Playwriting"
Drama Instructor (Middle School), Prospect Sierra School (El Cerrito, CA)
Excursions, Trips, & Events Counselor, Camp Cody (Freedom, New Hampshire)
Literary Management consultant for Ragged Wing Theater Company
Acting Intern, Shakespeare Santa Cruz
Acting Student, Barrow Group
Five basic tenants I stand by when teaching/tutoring:
1) Learning is (and should be) fun and exciting!
2) Comparison-based research is fundamental to most learning processes.
3) Learning in a particular subject area should never be treated as an isolated event (genius
mathematicians must still write eloquent emails to secure jobs and poets might want to play the
stock market)
4) Focus, diligence, and applied practice above all else.
5) There are multiple types of intelligence; we must use our strengths to strengthen our weaknesses.
Jacob C.