Deja
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M.P.P. in Public Policy
Baltimore
English (Native)
Description
Deja holds a B.A. in English from Randolph-Macon College and an M.P.P. in Public Policy from Rutgers University. She specializes in test preparation and reading comprehension, drawing on her experience tutoring students aged 6 to 22. Deja is deeply committed to building students’ confidence by fostering problem-solving skills and promoting critical thinking, which she believes are essential in today’s information-rich world.
Her formal experience includes working as an SAT Tutor at Cambridge Learning Center of New Jersey, where she focused on strengthening students’ understanding of grammar fundamentals and reading comprehension. Deja also served as a Chess Coach at Magnus Chess Academy, teaching basic rules and strategies while promoting good sportsmanship among elementary school students. Her diverse background also includes serving as a Community Arts Collaborative Fellow with AmeriCorps at MICA, where she gained best practices for working with youth and taught after-school programming. Deja’s approach encourages students to view challenges as opportunities for growth and to prioritize deep learning over rote memorization, helping them become independent and discerning learners.
Education & Certifications
B.A. in English from Randolph-Macon College (2019) and M.P.P. in Public Policy from Rutgers University (2021)
Grades & Levels
Kindergarden
Middle School
Highschool
College
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