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Elan Zankman

Burlingame,,CA

Summary

Test prep tutor for the SAT and ACT with 3 years of experience. Scouting new patterns on each exam and developing new materials to adjust curricula. Also a test prep tutor for the AP Lit and AP Lang exams, and a writing advisor for college admissions essays.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

College Admissions Essay Specialist

AJ Tutoring
Menlo Park, California
01.2023 - Current
  • Directing individualized tutoring plans to coach students on brainstorming, drafting, revising, and/or editing their college admissions essays
  • Attracting new clients via consistent word-of-mouth recommendations

Test Prep Tutor

AJ Tutoring
Menlo Park, California
08.2022 - Current
  • Directing short- and long-term tutoring plans to prepare high school students for the SAT and ACT, prompting an average score improvement of 140+ and 3+ points, respectively
  • Conducting flexible, individualized 1-on-1 sessions with students to develop and reinforce skills in reading, writing, critical thinking, data analysis, and mathematics
  • Managing 15-20 concurrent dual-client relationships (student + parents) by coordinating sessions, keeping detailed records of each student's progress, and maintaining open communication with parents
  • Developing original SAT practice materials using LaTeX and Google Workspace
  • Attracting new clients via consistent word-of-mouth recommendations

English Language Tutor

Tutor.com Inc.
Remote
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Taught native English speakers in grades K-12 to develop their reading and writing skills
  • Taught ESL learners of all ages to develop their writing and communication skills,
  • Delivered one-on-one instruction across a variety of media, including video calls and instant messaging.
  • Implemented a dynamic tutoring approach, designing specialized lessons and adapting to students' needs in real time

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Linguistics

University of Virginia
05.2022

Skills

  • Client Acquisition
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Performance Tracking
  • Writing Instruction
  • Curriculum Design
  • Materials Development
  • LaTeX
  • Google Workspace

Timeline

College Admissions Essay Specialist

AJ Tutoring
01.2023 - Current

Test Prep Tutor

AJ Tutoring
08.2022 - Current

English Language Tutor

Tutor.com Inc.
06.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Linguistics

University of Virginia
Elan Zankman