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Ilona (Lily) S.
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History, Government, and French tutor 
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Fun Facts

I love sports; I have played soccer, softball, and tennis, and enjoy watching the Olympics with my friends. I also spent two years living in France, and I could talk for hours about my favorite pastries and cheeses. I can usually be found at a museum or reading outdoors when the weather is nice enough.

About Me

I am a junior in the Dual BA Program Between SciencesPo and Columbia University. I spent my pandemic years studying history, law, and government in Reims, France before moving to NYC. Here, I study the history of the ancient Mediterranean region, so I'm really interested in the Romans and Greeks, as well as mythology and religion in this area -- but I love history in general, so I am happy to talk about any location and any time. After I graduate, I plan to obtain a Master's in History and/or a Masters in Education.

Experience

I have tutored both formally and informally while I was in high school. I helped my friends and classmates with Government and Civics exams, and I taught elementary school students French both during the summer and for a nearby elementary school's Cultural Night. The latter consisted of two months of weekly lessons, and culminated in a small musical performance by the students. I also have coached my friends through essays and better writing skills for academic essays and college applications.

Approach

Especially when it comes to younger students, I try to utilize as many games, songs, and fun videos as possible. Learning doesn't always have to involve sitting and staring at a book for an hour. I also try to use stories to illustrate points; I have always found it easier (and more fun) to understand a fact when it is told in a narrative. I also used small quizzes when appropriate for the age-range. I try my best to adapt to the needs and wants of a student (or a group of students), and encour

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Government and Politics (SciencesPo); History (Columbia)

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