1,355 Stickney Grammar Tutors

...As a published, award-winning teacher of juniors and seniors in a large public school system, I was also responsible for preparing students to take the English portions (essay writing, reading, vocabulary, grammar, etc.) of all standardized tests; special emphasis was placed on the ACT and the SAT. I love teaching and empowering young people, but... read more

...By looking at clues the author has provided, students guess the meaning of words they don't know. I teach strategies to help them determine the unknown words meaning and if the word can not be defined we look it up and then reread to clarify. Learning vocabulary in context helps students synthesize text to better understand what they have read.... read more

...I will teach you how to organize your thoughts, compose with confidence, and employ rhetorical strategies. We can also focus on expanding vocabulary, managing time, and reviewing fundamentals of grammar. Thanks for reviewing my profile, and I look forward to hearing from you! I have a minor in Writing from Washington University in St. Louis. For... read more

...I bring a poet's delight in language to the task of developing vocabulary (with a professor's understanding of curriculum), to best order tutoring time. My students learn to approach grammar as a foundation to effective communication, rather than an obscure system of rules separate from meaning. I actively identify subjects of interest to the student,... read more

...I am a published Novelist who was a NYT Notable Book and have written a book on writing College admission essays called Pitch Perfect. I have presented at NCTE, ASCD and IATE on the topic of adolescent literacy. I have taught grammar to every level from juniors in high school to college freshmen. I am an expert in writing, essay writing, business... read more