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Linford Ranck

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Committed teacher and mentor dedicated to tutoring students in applications guidance, source analysis, writing skills, critical thinking, and language arts, with 3+ years of experience in educational settings. Passionate about accompanying students in connect deeply with their studies while having fun in the process.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

Complete Tutoring
Lancaster, PA
07.2023 - Current
  • Research and recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress for reporting purposes. Send session summaries and homework reminders.
  • Develop curricula and lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student. Encourage a love for learning by making lessons engaging and relevant to students' lives.
  • Offer support and strategies for students with learning disabilities to achieve academic success.
  • Provid homework help and test preparation strategies to improve study habits and test-taking skills.
  • Recommend supplementary books, software, and other learning materials.e

Tutor

Varsity Tutors LLC
Lancaster, PA
10.2022 - Current
  • Provide private instruction to both individuals and small groups to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or standardized tests.
  • Collaborate with parents to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, and assess student progress.
  • Prepare for tutoring appointments by learning about key topics and planning out structured activities.
  • Coach tutees in study skills, note-taking, organization and time management.
  • Conduct study exercises to help student grasp material, pass class exam, or improve scores on standardized tests.
  • Create and implement individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.

Porter Fellow

St. George's College, Palestine
Jerusalem, Israel
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Tailored student and group-based learning across religious, social, and cultural issues through curriculum engagement, giving speeches, teaching, and guiding on-site participation
  • Created educational video content for long-distance virtual learners

Porter Fellow

Jerusalem Peacebuilders | Israel
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Taught to JPB's curriculum in both virtual and in-person classrooms on topics such as emotional intelligence, the Other, peace, and conflict resolution
  • Facilitated and learned alongside cross-cultural dialogue with Israeli Jewish, Arab, and Armenian high-school students

Literacy Tutor

New Haven Reads
New Haven, Connecticut
01.2019 - 06.2019

German Translator

Trinity Lutheran Church
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
10.2016 - 10.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Landis Homes Retirement Community
Lititz, Pennsylvania
09.2011 - 08.2013

Herd Manager

Charvin Organic Farm
Juniata, Pennsylvania
07.2008 - 07.2010

Education

Master of Divinity - Theology and Religious Studies

Yale University
New Haven, CT
06.2021

Master of Arts - History

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - History And German

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA
12.2014

Skills

  • MS Office, iMovie, Adobe, Photos, Zoom, SAT Bluebook

Languages

  • English (Native), German (Adv. Proficiency), Biblical Hebrew (Adv. Reading), post-Classical Greek (Basic Reading), French (Basic Reading), Dutch (Basic Reading), Afrikaans (Basic Reading), Yiddish (Basic Reading)

Timeline

Tutor

Complete Tutoring
07.2023 - Current

Tutor

Varsity Tutors LLC
10.2022 - Current

Porter Fellow

St. George's College, Palestine
09.2021 - 06.2022

Porter Fellow

Jerusalem Peacebuilders | Israel
09.2021 - 06.2022

Literacy Tutor

New Haven Reads
01.2019 - 06.2019

German Translator

Trinity Lutheran Church
10.2016 - 10.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Landis Homes Retirement Community
09.2011 - 08.2013

Herd Manager

Charvin Organic Farm
07.2008 - 07.2010

Master of Divinity - Theology and Religious Studies

Yale University

Master of Arts - History

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts - History And German

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

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