Patient and Fun Writing Tutor with Publishing Background

I'm a strong writing tutor, and can teach math up through algebra 1.

I studied journalism in college, and I work in the publishing industry -- words, language and the writing process have been an important part of my life, and my ability to use them properly and wisely has afforded me many opportunities I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. I want to help others master their writing as well, because I know from personal experience how much of a difference good writing can make.

My math background is less developed, but I was double accelerated through high school, and achieved a 790 on my math SATs. The basic skills are pretty engrained. I'm creative with my explanations and always willing to take the time to make sure my students understand what I'm saying.

My process depends greatly on the needs of the individual student, but with essay help, I like to be involved from the start of the process -- I help focus ideas, clarify goals and guide structure. I do not rewrite -- I advise on what should be rewritten and why, but my students are responsible for solving their own writing errors. Writing is a process, and learning to revise is the most important part. I teach with patience and humor.

I've spent over two and half years in the publishing industry: first at a boutique editing firm in Cambridge, and now at a higher education textbook publisher where I work with freshman composition textbooks. Before publishing, I spent two years writing for various online and print publications, including European Vibe magazine. Most of my tutoring experience comes from helping peers in college, but helped with homework with kids I babysat for -- ages 5-15.

Laura's Subjects

Math:	algebra 1
English:	English, grammar, literature, proofreading, reading, vocabulary, writing
Elementary Education:	elementary math, grammar, reading, spelling, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	grammar, proofreading
Homeschool:	algebra 1, English, reading, writing

Vocabulary

I work with students to build their vocabulary using age-appropriate readings, and from there build lists of words to define, derive, find the origins of and use.

Grammar

I am an editor by nature: eager to correct comma splices, run-ons, fragments and misuses of "you're," "your," "there," "their," "they're," "its" and "it's," even with relatives. My journalism background and my publishing experience have only strengthened my already strong fascination with both the sense and nonsense of the English language.

Writing

As a trained journalist, a published creative writer, a marketing and publishing professional and an academic, I am well-versed in a variety of genres. My editing experience allows me to see and help you capitalize on your writing strengths, and my professional writing experience allows me to understand and help fortify any weaker points.

English

I work for a humanities higher education textbook publishers where I help develop Composition and Literature textbooks for college students. I work closely with some of the most premier English professors in the country and am invested in learning about all of the ways teaching and learning English is changing.

Literature

I can help students identify themes, symbolism and allegory, as well as clarify character relationships, roles, and archetypes. My goal is to deepen the student's ability to see beyond the plot, identify the use of language and analyze the author's intent and the historical context of the literature.

Proofreading

I provide thorough and thoughtful reading for fluency, organization, sentence structure, syntax, word choice, and grammar and spelling errors.

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Education

Boston University College of Communication

Hourly Fee

Standard Hourly Fee: $30.00

With Prepaid Discount: $25.50 - $28.50

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Cancellation: 12 hours notice required

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Your first hour with any tutor is always 100% refundable. You must be completely satisfied or we will gladly issue you an instant refund.

Travel Policy

Laura will travel within 20 miles of Somerville, MA 02145.

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