I recently graduated in May 2018 with a BSc in Earth Science from Rice University, currently ranked as the 14th best college in the United States. Since December 2017, I have been working as an SAT tutor for Catalyst Prep in the Houston, Texas area. I am in charge of running two-day, intensive courses to help students review relevant topics, hone their test-taking skills, and understand what to expect on the SAT. Since I have been teaching the same subjects that this job focuses on and working with students in the same target age group, I am well-prepared to provide SAT prep services to students who are applying to American universities.
My greatest strength is that I am an empathetic person who is skilled at relating to people and making them feel heard. During my time as an SAT tutor, many of my students have been frustrated, bored, or simply do not understand why their parents are asking them to enroll in these classes. I always strive to understand my students rather than dismissing their concerns, and I believe that I have learned a lot by listening to them. It is exciting when students come up to me after class and thank me personally; I like knowing my students feel like they have a voice in my classroom.
There are several skills I possess that are relevant an SAT teaching position. First, thanks to my earth science background and experience in research, I am well-versed in problem solving, critical thinking, and explaining difficult concepts in layman terms. Second, I am a strong writer with a good grasp of the English language who has experience editing essays written by college students and professors alike. Third, I am multilingual which demonstrates my potential to expand my language skills if necessary for this position.
I cam confident that my educational background, work experience, skill set, and personal strengths would make me a valuable asset to your institution, and I would love to talk more about this opportunity in an interview. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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