Elena S.

Brookline High School 10th grade

Writing/Reading and Math Enrichment Classes to help students grow a love for math and English, as well as to learn new content, think critically and intelligently, and to gain new strategies for school and exams. Register here! https://goo.gl/forms/FvexagEqdW4C3I0s2

Class description 1. Reading/Writing: 3:30 - 4:30 PM 2. Math: 4:30 - 5:30 PM 3. Students may register for one or both classes 4. Age group: Grades 6-8 (middle school), or younger

depending on ability 5. Maximum 6 students per class 6. Class structure: 10 minutes homework review and general

questions, 20 minutes lecture and note-taking, 25 minutes work time, 5 minutes for assigning homework and reviewing

Class Materials A notebook and pencils for taking notes; a binder or folder for handouts

Teaching Experience: Member of the Tutor-Mentor program; experience helping middle school and high school students with homework and assignments; assistant coach of a middle school math team for a year Academic Achievements: MathCounts States individual qualifier, AIME Qualifier, Math Prize for Girls Honorable Mention, AMC 10 Distinguished Honor Roll, 1500 SAT score (8th grade), National Merit semifinalist qualifying PSAT score (10th grade), winner of several local essay and poetry competitions.

Teaching plan for 10 sessions English: Class 1: Overview of an argument; structure and purpose Class 2: Writing an introduction and thesis Class 3: How to use supporting evidence and analysis Class 4: Class debate! Sides will present arguments and the best argument will win a nice prize Class 5: Different genres of writing: essays, poetry, nonfiction Class 6: Reading comprehension strategies Class 7: Practice day––time to demonstrate knowledge of critical reading and writing (fun reading “exam” or competition to practice skills used on tests) Class 8: Writing tools: word choice and sentence structure, simile, personification, and metaphor Class 9: How to write concisely Class 10: The value of literature; opportunity to share individual writing Math: Class 1: Brief diagnostic exam and overview of exponents, distribution, and solving one-variable equations Class 2: Number theory––primes and composites, factoring

Class 3: Using square roots and negative exponents to solve problems Class 4: Geometry overview: polygons, angles, and parallel lines Class 5: Area and perimeter of polygons Class 6: Ratios and proportions Class 7: Graphing lines; basic coordinate geometry Class 8: Solving systems of equations Class 9: Competition strategies and creative approaches to problems (problem day) Class 10: Introduction to quadratic equations and more advanced problems Class Rules -Arrive on time -Be ready to learn -Raise your hand to speak -Be kind and thoughtful -Complete all assignments as best you can -Have fun! Remember to register! https://goo.gl/forms/FvexagEqdW4C3I0s2

Tiffany Y. Boston Latin School

10th grade

Dance Enrichment

Enthusiastic Dancer from elite school would like to teach your kids basics

of traditional Chinese dance technique while also involving some

modern-day dance styles of ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. Let’s make dance

fun! Registration link: https://goo.gl/forms/FvexagEqdW4C3I0s2

Class description

1. Two sessions:3:30pm-4:30pm and 4:30pm -5:30pm

2. Accept age 5-10

3. Maximum 6 students each class

4. 15 minutes stretch, 15 minutes dance technique, 30 minutes dance

Class Uniform

Ballet leotard, Ballet shoes. (Links for reference)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0722HHZDM/ref=twister_B07DNNYJ24

https://www.amazon.com/STELLE-Canvas-Ballet-Slipper-

Toddler/dp/B01K636T9Q/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-

goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1547670021&sr=1-

2&keywords=ballet+shoes+for+girls

About

11 years of Dance

experience, 4 years of

Rhythmic gymnastics

experience, 3 years of

Cheerleading experience.

Awards

State/Regional/National

USA Gymnastics group

division champion 2011-

2015. EDC National

Dance Competition Solo

4th Place, Trio 3rd Place in

2016. Solo 4th place in

2018. KAR National

Dance Competition Solo

10th place, Trio 3rd place,

smal group 3rd palce.

Cheerleading State

qualified.

Teaching plan for 10 sessions

Class 1: introduction, dance videos, stretching and basic skills

Class 2: stretching, basic skills

Class 3: stretching, basic skills

Class 4: stretching, basic skills, start dance

Class 5: stretching, basic skills, learn dance

Class 6: stretching, basic skills, learn dance

Class 7: stretching, basic skills, learn dance

Class 8: stretching, basic skills, review dance

Class 9: stretching, basic skills, clean dance

Class 10: stretching, basic skills, perform dance to parents

Class Rule

1. All students should arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of class to

prepare. It is crucial that students are on time for class to properly

warm up their bodies.

2. It is important that hair is secured into a bun or ponytail.

3. If studio doors are shut and/or music is playing, no one is to enter the

studio or watch class.

4. Food items containing nuts cannot be brought into the classroom due

to allergies.

Ze (Tony) Wang Brimmer and May School

11th grade

Beginner and Advanced Chess Course

to make students to get interested and improve in chess, as

well as to learn new chess tactics, chess endings, and

strategy for playing in a real chess tournament.

Registration link: https://goo.gl/forms/FvexagEqdW4C3I0s2

Class description

1. Beginner Chess: 3:30pm-4:30pm and Advanced

chess: 4:30pm -5:30pm

2. Age group: beginner class: below age 10, Advanced

class: below age 14.

3. Maximum 6 students each class

4. 5 minutes review, (first class: 5 minutes

introduction), 50 minutes class time (in class 1, class

3, class 5, class 7, class 9) 25 minutes class time, 25

minutes games (in class 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) 5 minutes

assign homework and plan to the next weekend.

Things students need to have

Notebook and pencils for taking notes; a binder or folder for handouts (if they’d like); Chess board and chess pieces are required.

Teaching Experience: An assistant in Brookline Chinese School Advanced and beginner chess class for one year.

Academic achievements related to the

subjects you offer to teach: 2018 Massachusetts Grade Championship 8-12 grade 1st place 2017 New England Open Championship Section 3rd place 3rd Eastern Asia Chess Championship U18 Rapid 6th place, Blitz 6th place Current USCF rating: 2148 2018 American Chess Federation age 16, 37th in United States, 1st in Massachusetts

Teaching plan for 10 sessions

Beginner Chess: Class 1: Introduce myself, introduction to the class syllabus, the basic rule of the chess 1 Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 2: Review homework, introduction to basic rule of chess 2 Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 3: Review homework, Introduction the game rule and learn chess notation. Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 4: Review homework, Introduction to queen and rock mate, and double rock mate. Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 5: Review homework, Introduction to single queen mate Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 6: Review homework, Introduction to single rock mate Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 7: Review homework, Introduction to pawn ending class 1 Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 8: Review homework, Introduction to pawn ending class 2 Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles

Class 9: Review homework, Introduction to Knight and Bishop mate Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 10: Review homework, Introduction to Knight and Bishop mate. Review all the materials learned before. Advanced Chess: Class 1: Introduction myself, introduction to the class syllabus, diagnostic test, learn Italian Opening Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 2: Review homework, introduction to pawn ending, practice pawn endgames Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 3: Review homework, advanced pawn ending games Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 4: Review homework, learn some chess history, play game Homework: (optional, highly recommended) fill in the blank Class 5: Review homework, Tactics Training, Practice Discovered attack and Fork Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 6: Review homework, Introduction to Rook ending game, play game Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 7: Review homework, Tactics Training, Practice Pin and Skewer Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 8: Review homework, Tactics training, Sacrifices, Play chess 960 Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 9: Review homework, learn Two Knights opening Homework: (optional, highly recommended) 6 puzzles Class 10: Review homework, final puzzle test, play games and play bughouse Homework: No homework!!

Class Rule

-Arrive on time, and be ready to learn -Raise your hand to speak -Don’t speak when someone else is talking -Bring necessary materials -Don’t leave any trash behind -Respect the space and the other students -Think before you talk: try not to say anything offensive or hurtful -Complete your assignments as best you can -Have fun