
Fun Facts
Outside the classroom, Aidan spends his free time on passions from musical theatre and hiking to playing chess and running marathons.
About Me
Aidan Bassett attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied economics, political science, and French. Aidan also wrote for the Berkeley Political Review and edited for the Berkeley Economic Review as well as the UC Berkeley newspaper, The Daily Californian.
Experience
I have worked as a college admissions consultant and certified SAT tutor, and I specialize in editing analytical writing. I have taught SAT II Math subject test intensive courses, and I have written and edited for college publications regarding economics, political science, and print journalism. I have mentored elementary schoolers in literacy skills, tutored middle and high schoolers in math & French, and peer-tutored for AP exams including BC Calculus, English Literature, and Macroeconomics.
Approach
As a student who learns best by asking questions, Aidan loves the natural dialogue of the classroom and enjoys engaging students with questions and a sense of humor. He likes working one-on-one as well as teaching classes, and he particularly enjoys connecting with students while they work through the challenging college process.
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English Tutoring
I have held editorial & copy editing positions in multiple college publications and am fluent in AP Style for journalistic work. My work has been published in multiple academic publications at the University of California, Berkeley. I have also worked as a writing consultant for college applications.
French Tutoring
I have completed extensive upper-level college coursework in French, which I have studied for a decade. In addition to earning perfect grades in my French coursework, I have previously mentored secondary students in French. I have also received the AAPPL Platinum proficiency certification and the French-English Seal of Biliteracy from the state of Massachusetts.
French I Tutoring
I have completed extensive upper-level college coursework in French, which I have studied for a decade. In addition to earning perfect grades in my French coursework, I have previously mentored secondary students in French. I have also received the AAPPL Platinum proficiency certification and the French-English Seal of Biliteracy from the state of Massachusetts.
French II Tutoring
I have completed extensive upper-level college coursework in French, which I have studied for a decade. In addition to earning perfect grades in my French coursework, I have previously mentored secondary students in French. I have also received the AAPPL Platinum proficiency certification and the French-English Seal of Biliteracy from the state of Massachusetts.
Writing Tutoring
I have held editorial & copy editing positions in multiple college publications and am fluent in AP Style for journalistic work. My work has been published in multiple academic publications at the University of California, Berkeley. I have also worked as a writing consultant for college applications.
Conversational French Tutoring
I have completed extensive upper-level college coursework in French, which I have studied for a decade. In addition to earning perfect grades in my French coursework, I have previously mentored secondary students in French. I have also received the AAPPL Platinum proficiency certification and the French-English Seal of Biliteracy from the state of Massachusetts.
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