Ph.D Student With Expertise in Writing, Literature, and Study Skills

I've been a tutor for 5+ years, with expertise in teaching literature, writing, study skills, and other liberal arts subjects. I'm based in Manhattan where I'm working on a doctorate in English literature.

In addition to private tutoring, I've worked in two university Writing Centers and at a Learning Disabilities program at a private liberal arts university. These positions make me uniquely qualified to guide students through all stages of the writing process and challenge them to think critically as they approach their assignments. I also have 3+ years of experience working with students with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and autism.

Since my major field is English literature and writing, about 85% of my tutoring work is devoted to teaching material related to this subject area. That being said, I spend time each week tutoring students in Western Civ and related liberal arts subjects. My goal as a tutor is to teach critical thinking and develop students' reading comprehension and analytical abilities, so I approach all subjects with these goals in mind. I also focus on helping students with time management and study skills.

I also help students prepare for the Reading and Writing portions of the SAT exam and the Verbal portion of the GRE exam.

I approach tutoring as I do teaching. This means that I expect my students to be prepared for tutoring sessions and to work hard. I am patient and compassionate, but I want students to learn and develop their skills for the long-term. As a result, I believe tutoring sessions should be give-and-take dialogues that allow for critical thinking and productive writing.

Typically, I work with students in high school, college, graduate school, and beyond. However, I can accommodate my tutoring style for any age group.

I'm very passionate about tutoring and I've had a lot of previous success with my students. I care about my students and want them to learn and develop through our work together. Please contact me with any questions.

Elizabeth's Subjects

Science:	philosophy, psychology
English:	English, grammar, literature, proofreading, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	SAT reading, SAT writing
History:	world history
Special Needs:	ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, special needs
Elementary Education:	grammar, reading, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	grammar, proofreading
Homeschool:	English, reading, SAT reading, study skills, writing

Writing

I am currently attending graduate school for English literature. As a tutor, I focus on helping students with the following subjects: literature, writing, study skills, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. In addition, I also have tutored students in psychology, history, and other liberal arts subjects. I have been employed for the past three years at a local university, where I work as a learning assistant. In this position, I meet with students on a one-on-one basis to help them manage their... Read More

Literature

I am currently studying for my doctorate in English literature. As a tutor, I focus on helping students with the following subjects: literature, writing, study skills, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. In addition, I also have tutored students in psychology, history, and other liberal arts subjects. I have been employed for the past three years at a local university, where I work as a learning assistant. In this position, I meet with students on a one-on-one basis to help them manage their... Read More

Study Skills

I've worked in two college Writing Centers, helping students through all stages of the writing process. Moreover, I have experience working in an Academic Support Center at C.W. Post University on Long Island. At this position, I assisted students who had documented learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders with their coursework. I helped them with time management, organization, and study strategies. In addition, I provided them with content tutoring in a range of liberal... Read More

ADD/ADHD

I've worked with a number of students with ADD/ADHD in a three year position as a Learning Assistant in an Academic Resource Program on Long Island, NY. In this position, I individualized my approach to meet the specific needs of each student. Working with the students, I developed strategies to refocus their attention and capitalize on their strengths, so that they could master difficult or uncomfortable tasks. My areas of expertise are in reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and study... Read More

Aspergers

In a three year position as a Learning Assistant at a University Academic Resource Program, I worked with a number of students who had been diagnosed with Aspergers. These students were some of the most gifted individuals I had ever worked with, but most required help with organization and time management. In addition, following exact directions with assignments and conveying ideas succinctly could sometimes be a challenge for them. In sessions, we would work to clearly follow assignment prompts... Read More

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Education

Adelphi University Garden City, NY Fordham University (M. A., English Language & Literature) (Master's) Fordham University, Ph.D English Literature (Enrolled)

Very Helpful — Elizabeth was very helpful to my daughter with her Literature course. She's pleasant to talk to. She's very efficient and punctual.

— Frank from New York, NY

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Elizabeth will travel within 4 miles of New York, NY 10019.

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