April Oster
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Professional info
I am a college Reading and Learning Association-certified tutor with over 1,000 hours of experience tutoring a variety of subjects. I specialize in tutoring mathematics, but am adept at tutoring psychology, computer applications, political science, and science classes.
Languages
Japanese
Latin
HTML
Skills
Work experience
Private Tutor
January 2013 - present
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Founded a convenient mobile tutoring service which provides struggling students stellar mathematics instruction.
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Create and implement individualized lesson plans for between 3 and 8 students on a weekly basis.
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Ensure adequate and rapid student progress and turn-around for low/failing grades.
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Maintain an up-to-date record of students’ progress and individual needs.
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Design and regularly update an attractive, interactive, easy-to-use website for use by students and their parents.
Math & Science Tutor - STAR Tutoring Services
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
January 2013 - present
Classroom Management
Interactive Lesson Plan Designing
Customer Service and Satisfaction
Software (Macintosh/PC)
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Office Support (Mac & PC)
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Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop Extended, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premier Pro, Bridge - and Lightroom
Technical Skills
Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom/InDesign/Premier Pro
Microsoft & Applications
Macintosh & Applications
2010 - present
2010 - present
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Enable students to become confident, independent learners.
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Quickly identify student’s difficulties and target approach to them.
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Enforce S.T.A.R. Centre policies.
Tutor - University Tutoring Services
Appalachian State University
September 2011 - December 2012
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Attain College Reading and Learning Association Level I Tutor certification.
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Construct a creative and effective strategy for working with struggling students and conveying challenging material in the
subjects of mathematics, psychology, Japanese, and biology.
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Assist students with developing effective time management strategies and skills.
Research
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Gore, J. N., Houston , T., Oster, A., Dobbins, E., Thompson, A. & Beck, H. P. (2010, March). The importance of freshman experiences
in determining students' retention decisions. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Chattanooga , TN.
Education
Appalachian State University
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Science - Technical Photography, Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language
- 3.41 GPA, Dean's List (7 semesters), Chancellor's List (3 semesters).
- Gamma Beta Phi society inductee, Psi Chi society nominee, Kappa Kappa Psi - Iota Omicron chapter inductee & Historian.
- Departmental Showcase Spring 2011.
- Photographer's Forum Best of College Photography semi-finalist, Spring 2010.
- University Tutoring Services Tutor (3 semesters), Math Club, Religious Diversity Club.
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
2006 - 2008
High School Diploma
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4.5 GPA
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Founder: E=LD^2 (for learning-disabled students), Co-President: NCSSM Spectrum