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Mary M.

Fun SAT, ACT, NJ ASK Tutor and Great Essays, Writing

Montclair, NJ (07042)

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Hourly Fee $60.00
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Hi! I am an experienced teacher and tutor with real-world corporate experience working with people of all backgrounds from many countries. I am new at WyzAnt but have been a professor at two universities and have also tutored all ages. Educational credentials: graduated summa cum laude in college and 4.0 in my Master's along with a university-wide writing award. In business I am an experienced professional writer and editor, and have had my own 310-page book published. I was a professional actress and member of Actors Equity, so I can help with speech and pronunciation and I'm am a terrific with ESL persons at all levels and ages in both speaking and writing. You may ask for my professional resumes in either of the above-mentioned areas.

FOR MOMS: I am also a mom. Personally, I have always done very well on tests, but I fully understand how daunting they can be, especially today. I take one step at a time and all my classes are totally personalized to one student. Your child will get my undivided attention in sessions and I will do research for the books and papers and test samples that can help only your student! Your child is not a number in a class -- he or she has my full attention.

TESTS: I can help with vocabulary and logic and give you clear, memorable examples. I can help you with reading and comprehension. I will teach starting at your level and you will be amazed at how far you can learn and how fast! I will start at your level and not overwhelm you, but I will challenge you to see how much you can learn by learning some basics you may have missed in your education. I'm great with vocabulary and reading comprehension, terrific with essays!

WRITING: I can help you overcome writer's block, help with ideas for papers, coach and edit manuscripts and papers, teach what the experts are looking for on essays. I'll help you get better scores on tests, write and edit great essays, and turn your research into an A-grade paper.

JOB PREP: For those applying for internships or jobs, I also tutor and help with writing resumes, practice interviews, speech pronunciation, and tricky interview questions. I hope you'll consider me both a friend and a tutor, and I would love to work with you to help you ace a test, get a degree, and get that job!

REAL WORLD TUTORING: Recently I worked with a young man from the Middle East who was applying for a medical residency in this country. With my coaching and help with written materials, he got one of the few spots available, and I'm really proud of him!

MUSIC: I studied piano for more than 15 years and was musical director of a USO tour, playing both piano and guitar -- I have played piano onstage professionally and continue to play classical, jazz, popular, and standard music from all eras. I read and teach music and also encourage playing by ear and chording so you can "just sit down and play" as so many people would love to do!

Mary's Subjects

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Vocabulary

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT? Vocabulary is so crucial to success in testing, comprehensive reading, writing research papers, and even self-presentation. The ability to have and use a strong vocabulary is not a question of IQ: it's a matter of education.

FOR YOU: Whether you're studying for a test or an ESL student trying to learn English vocabulary and usage, you need a strong grasp of the English language. I teach by providing the meanings of word parts from Greek and Latin and go from there... Read More

Grammar

Grammar is one of the subjects that for many years was sort of ignored in schools, so many students just didn't learn it. And now those students are finding out how important it is! I know grammar because I am a professional editor and writer. Good grammar affects your tests, your papers, your speech, and therefore the grades you get and the overall presentation of yourself. The English language is difficult, but some grammar rules are easy to teach and learn. I'm particularly good with ESL students... Read More

Microsoft Word

MY EXPERIENCE: I have been using Microsoft Word for many years and can fully understand how difficult it can be for both students as well as adults. Because I am a professional editor and writer I have to use Word daily.

YOU LEARN: Word and all its basic essential functions I can certainly teach you. I also know some keyboard shortcuts, how to do track changes, how to change fonts, do bullets, make margins and tabs, make tables, and all the other basic functions of Word. I can teach... Read More

Reading

WHAT HAPPENED TO READING? In today's schools, it's possible to not be a good reader and still excel and get good grades. It doesn't help that this generation has grown up with TV, internet, and videos that foster listening but not reading! They are capable of putting a computer or cell phone together but can't read a newspaper. When today's students are suddenly faced with a SAT, ACT, or GRE test, or get to school and don't understand the course material, or speak with a professor or professional... Read More

Writing

ABOUT ME: I am certified to teach elementary school students through graduate school. I have tutored for several years. I have also been a writer myself for many years. A 300-page book I wrote was published by a real publishing company (not a "vanity press") and I learned how to write persuasively by writing press releases and biographies for book publicity. That's my "corporate" experience, but I am no stranger to academic writing and essays. I took the SATs and the GREs, graduating summa cum... Read More

English

Hi! I'm an expert in English, whether it's writing or speaking it. In the corporate world, I've specialized in English as a professional editor, which requires the greatest level of mastery and knowledge of the English language, since much of what I edit may end up in a national TV ad or a professional journal. I've taught at two universities and my own education includes a summa cum laude undergrad BA and a 4.0 with university-wide awards for writing upon earning my Master's degree. English is... Read More

ESL/ESOL

English as a second language is very difficult and I empathize with anyone trying to learn how to speak or write it correctly. I have worked with many students from all over the world (China, Korea, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe) and have successfully helped them in both their writing as well as pronunciation. I am especially good at what I call "transliteration," that is, figuring out what you meant when you said or wrote something, and writing or explaining it in English. I enjoy getting... Read More

Literature

Literature from every age is such great fun! I bet you don't believe me. Since I was a lonely child, even though I grew up in a large family, I have been a great reader, and I would love to share just a tiny bit of what I know about literature with you. Although many students have difficulty reading literature from various ages, once you get the hang of it and start with something that is appealing to you, you'll learn to love literature from all kinds of eras and writers. Even if you don't love... Read More

Proofreading

MY QUALIFICATIONS: I am a professional proofreader and have been for 15 years. I also know, when I make a correction, why I'm making that correction. This is what you need to know to become a professional proofreader. I have the years of professional experience (as well as a Master's degree) to help teach potential proofreaders all the aspects of the job, not just how to correct typos.

NOTE: I do not yet have a rating on Wyzant because I'm new to this company. I have been manager of... Read More

SAT Reading

ABOUT SAT and ME: The SAT reading test is very difficult for most students. I can help you with vocabulary and reading comprehension, because I've tutored many students in how to get better scores in these areas. My tutoring is geared to just one single student and my classes are tailor-made for you!

MY QUALIFICATIONS: I graduated summa cum laude with a BA, and for my Master's (MA) earned a 4.0/4.0 GPA plus a university-wide citation (School of Fine Arts) and special writing award... Read More

SAT Writing

MY QUALIFICATIONS: I am a professional writer with the academic background to know what is required on the SAT essay. You need to know what I know. I can help you. You need to practice writing, and I am so good at helping you find the right words as well as using logic and good examples to get your essay in order, all within a certain time and under pressure.

ABOUT ME and ESSAYS: When I was studying for my Master's degree, I learned how to write a structured persuasive essay. In one... Read More

ACT Reading

I'm an expert in writing, having spend a good deal of my corporate career as a writer and editor. I did very well in school -- summa cum laude BA and 4.0 of 4.0 Master's degree with a university-wide Student Citation Award and a Writing Award. In business I have written and edited healthcare and scientific material, and science was not my degree! Yes, you can fix the grammar, spelling, and English without really knowing the subject matter.

Reading comprehension on the ACT is especially... Read More

ACT English

I'm a specialist in English and testing. Not only have I worked in the corporate world as a writer and editor, I also have a summa cum laude BA and Master's Degree (4.0 of 4.0) with a Student Citation Award and an award in writing.

The ACT test is difficult, but much of the material can be mastered if good grammar and simple writing tools are introduced. Unfortunately, many of today's students did not learn grammar very well because there was a time when teachers did not emphasize it... Read More

Piano

I have been actively playing the piano for more than 25 years; additionally, I trained for 15 years in piano, hold a minor in Music from a reputable college, and am proficient in reading music, transposition, chording, "faking," and am experienced in teaching piano. I can play classical music as well as jazz, pop, and standard. I was musical director of a USO tour, playing piano while coaching singers. I offer a new fast approach that allows learners of all ages who "just want to sit down and... Read More

Public Speaking

With a strong background in theatre and speech, I am eminently qualified to teach/tutor public speaking. Much of the key to effective public speaking has to do with teaching the speaker how to emphasize the right word, phrase, sentence, and dramatic theme. Most public speeches (if well written) are crafted to persuade -- I am excellently qualified to help students find a strong voice as well as how to accent particular words/phrases and how to fill the speech with emotion. That is what actors... Read More

Speech

My qualifications in speech are tremendous. I was a professional actress for 20 years (a member of Actors Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild). I have taught speech and drama at two universities. I graduated summa cum laude from own college with a degree in speech and drama; my master's and PhD work are also in this area. I have worked with a number of people on how to pronounce English correctly and how specifically to place the tongue, lips, and teeth to change obvious foreign as well... Read More

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