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    American English Essay, Paper, Resume, Application editing

    I am an American editor with 5+ years of document editing experience. I will fix your resume, CV, high school or college essay, academic paper, and college applications to make them more professional for your teacher, professor, or employer. If your document is for a grade, I will ensure you get the maximum grade possible with regards to English mechanics and grammar. My work is ranked within top 2-5% of all American students using the ACT / GRE scale.

    All projects can be done either in-person or through video. Currently based in Shenzhen / Hong Kong ~

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    Online via webcam
    At teacher's location: Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
    At student's location: Around Haikuotiankong, China

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    Age:
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
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    Student level:
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    The class is taught in:English

    About Me

    2 degrees in Engineering, including a Graduate Master's by Research in a laboratory environment and engineering work at a consulting firm. Have been teaching for 5+ years in the fields of Physics, SAT / ACT / GRE, Algebra and Environmental sciences. Passionate about music, travel, nutrition and practical psychology. Very sociable and alert, care deeply for teen growth and development!

    Education

    B.S. of Engineering from University of Illinois (UIUC)
    M.Eng in Engineering from National University of Singapore (NUS)
    Certificate in International Relations from University of Hong Kong (HKU)

    Experience / Qualifications

    5 years of university and high school teaching
    The scope of my curriculum spans a wide range of physical, chemical, and biological topics that culminate in a thorough understanding of physical behavior. Professional experience is rooted in education, with approximately 4 years of teaching experience including college-level instruction, high school teaching, one-on-one tutoring, and teaching assistance in math and science-based subjects.
    DJ from Chicago with 5+ years of experience performing, mentoring, and expanding on theories of DJing for the masses. Use this period to introduce a new skill into your life! Express yourself musically and get the crowd moving, thinking, and enchanted by your production. Lessons are conducted 1-on-1 in designated study / conference rooms throughout the SF Peninsula. Learn all about genres, beatmatching, grids, mixing in-key, special effects and more! - DJ Bynkro
    Graduated from top-ranked universities and followed up with 5+ years of teaching Physics via in-person and video tutoring, in addition to full-time high school teaching at campuses. American curriculum, following NGS and Collegeboard standards. Clear, concise, and well-animated steps to fix any roadblocks to understanding of Physics. Based in California ☀ Open to students across the USA and Europe.
    Graduated with Engineering degrees from top-ranked universities and followed up with 5+ years of teaching mathematics via in-person and video tutoring, in addition to full-time high school teaching at campuses. American curriculum, following NGS and Collegeboard standards. Clear, concise, and well-animated steps to fix any roadblocks to understanding of Mathematics up to Calculus I. Based in Nanshan ☀ Open to students across Shenzhen / Hong Kong.
    Graduated from top-ranked universities and followed up with 5+ years of teaching SAT mathematics via in-person and video tutoring, in addition to full-time high school teaching at campuses. American curriculum, following official Collegeboard standards. Clear, concise, and well-animated steps to fix any roadblocks to understanding of SAT Math and English (Writing) problems. Based in Nanshan ☀ Open to students across Shenzhen / Hong Kong.

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