1,390 Brainerd Writing Tutors

...132), I had the opportunity to directly engage with students in the classroom and assist teachers in developing a reading program for kindergartners. Instilling a love of learning and reading at a young age is so important! My education at the University of Illinois at Chicago provided me with rigorous training in writing, communication, and analysis... read more

...Using effective diagnostic and step-by-step print materials can greatly close the deficiency "learning gap" for struggling students. I've seen numerous students who hate grammar or writing, yet love to express themselves visually (i.e.,via picture-stories), that can sometimes be a great starting point to introduce sentence-building grammar skills... read more

...You know what I'm talking about; after turning in a paper you worked hard on, it's handed back by your teacher with more red comments and scribbles than typed, black ink! In my 3+ years as a tutor and writing Fellow at DePaul University, I've honed skills that help me assist each and every writer to find their voice, perfect their writing skills,... read more

I earned High Honors in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry as well as an Ancient History (Classics) degree from Dartmouth College. I then went on to earn a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Structural Biology from Cornell University's Medical College. As an undergraduate, I spent a semester studying Archeology and History in Greece. Thus I bring first hand... read more

...My range of experience allows me to meet any student where he/she is and take them to the level he/she wants to be. My approach to English is that reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills are intertwined. The more a student progresses in one area the more proficient he/she becomes in the other areas. Reading and writing well will allow... read more