Curtis E. Tutor Profile

Tutor Personal Information

Name:	Curtis E.
Gender:	Male		Age:	31-40

Tutoring Style and/or Experience

Everone learns differently and I work hard to keep students engaged and, with my acting background, make learning fun. Seeing grades not only improve (44 % increase on average), but having students develop the skills to learn how to learn is essential to success. I tutor most major subjects, including Spanish, as well as test prep. Currently, I am working towards a Master's in Education with a concentration in English. Resume follows below:



Curtis Eames
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
High School English and Drama Teacher
2007 - present
Somerville Public Schools, Somerville, MA
10th-12th grade English (standard & honors levels), MCAS English Prep
Performing Arts, Drama Workshop & Public Speaking
ELA MCAS Coordinator, Drama Club Director & School Newspaper Advisor

Middle School Science Teacher
2006 - 2007
Lawrence School Department, Lawrence, MA
7th and 8th grade science,
S.F.A. (Success for All) Reading and Writing program, math skills

Substitute Teacher
2005 - 2006
Somerville School Department, Somerville, MA
All subjects including long-term assignments in English,
ELL Geometry, ELL Algebra & MCAS Math Prep

Homebound Tutor
2005 - 2006
Somerville School Department, Somerville, MA
English, American History & Algebra

Private Tutor
2003 - 2005
Tutorville, Los Angeles, CA
Self-started outbound private tutoring service, grades 1-12.
Helped students improve skills and grades by an average of 44%

Tennis Instructor
2000 - 2005
Los Angeles, CA
One-on-one tennis lessons for adolescents

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Actor
1993-present
Los Angeles, New York & New England
Employers include Showtime, Fox, CBS, Paramount, & Universal
Perform in movies, television shows, plays, and commercials
Provide voice characterizations for cartoons and radio shows

Reviewer
1999-2001
Baltimore Spring Creek Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Analyzed scripts and novels as potential movie properties
for Hollywood director Barry Levinson

EDUCATION
American International College, Springfield, MA
Master’s Ed. 2012

William Esper Acting Studio, New York, NY
2 Year Program, 1996

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
B. S., 1993
Performance Studies Major with English concentration
Coursework included analysis and performance of literature
Worked as department research assistant

Phillips Academy, Andover, MA
Class of 1989
AP classes: English, Spanish, American History and BC Calculus

SKILLS
fluent in Spanish, exceptional command of English with strong written and interpersonal skills, Microsoft Word, Excel

INTERESTS
acting, writing, reading, guitar, cooking, philanthropy (MS Walk, Avon Walk for Women), tennis, softball, volleyball

Tutoring Fee and Tutors Availability

Grades Tutored:	Junior High School, High School
Days Available:	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Contract Availability:	Short-Term Tutoring Commitments.
Tutoring Rates:	$50.00 to $100.00
Sliding Scale:	This tutor offers a sliding scale for students with economic hardships.

Tutor Background

Time Spent Tutoring:	More than 10 years
Students Tutored:	26-50 students
Special/Focus Groups:
Educational Level:	Bachelors
Major:	drama, English
School:	Northwestern University
Awards
Teacher Certification:	Yes, Certified as a Teacher