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Experienced writing tutor - middle school, high school and college level. Extensive experience tutoring students in ELA and numerous state exams - PSAT, GED, TOEFL
Experienced writing tutor - middle school, high school and college level. Extensive experience tutoring students in ELA and numerous state exams - PSAT, GED, TOEFL

Near Buffalo, NY
I am a New York State certified teacher with five years of tutoring experience in History/Reading. Over these years, I’ve tutored dozens of 7-12 and college students both in-person and online in subjects such as ELA, essay skills, SAT/ACT, U.S/ Global history, and college admissions essays. I’ve...
I am a New York State certified teacher with five years of tutoring experience in History/Reading. Over these years, I’ve tutored dozens of 7-12 and college students both in-person and online in subjects such as ELA, essay skills, SAT/ACT, U.S/ Global history, and college admissions essays. I’ve...
Ryan is an excellent tutor who always prepares to help the student during the session. He makes sure to help the student understand what he or she got wrong and how to correct them. - Yang, 17 lessons with Ryan

...qualifications! I have several years of professional and volunteer experience tutoring AP Literature, AP Language, SAT ELA, textual analysis, and creative writing, and have provided extensive proofreading services. I aim to help students understand...
...qualifications! I have several years of professional and volunteer experience tutoring AP Literature, AP Language, SAT ELA, textual analysis, and creative writing, and have provided extensive proofreading services. I aim to help students understand...
Dana came prepared and provided the exact tutoring needed. She has experience and the technique to make the session worthwhile. Will definitely use Dana as our regular tutor. - Ian, 4 lessons with Dana

I specialize in exam preparation, essay writing, research papers, literature analysis and vocabulary enrichment. I help English and ELA students in grades 6-12, as well as Honors and AP English students.
I specialize in exam preparation, essay writing, research papers, literature analysis and vocabulary enrichment. I help English and ELA students in grades 6-12, as well as Honors and AP English students.

Online ELA tutor specializing in grammar, phonics, vocabulary, reading, and writing.
Online ELA tutor specializing in grammar, phonics, vocabulary, reading, and writing.
Maddie is an excellent tutor. Patient, supportive, and very knowledgeable. She explains things clearly and makes learning easy and enjoyable. I really appreciate her guidance and would highly recommend her! - Ellie, 2 lessons with Madeline

I look forward to being your tutor! I have a broad, versatile vocabulary. I am well-read and actively teach ELA 10 and have taught ELA 9 and 12. I read often and teach reading comprehension skills to my students every year....
I look forward to being your tutor! I have a broad, versatile vocabulary. I am well-read and actively teach ELA 10 and have taught ELA 9 and 12. I read often and teach reading comprehension skills to my students every year....
Darin was able to jump right into what my son needed help with and also offered helpful resources beyond that specific assignment. We will definitely continue to work with Darin. - Julie, 4 lessons with Darin

With a strong background in English education from a family of English teachers and CELTA certification, I offer a practical approach to help students enhance their language skills. My teaching style is personalized to each student’s unique...
With a strong background in English education from a family of English teachers and CELTA certification, I offer a practical approach to help students enhance their language skills. My teaching style is personalized to each student’s unique...
After returning to grad school to pursue a Master’s in Exercise Science, I was really struggling with Exercise Physiology, especially since it had been a few years since I’d been in school. Despite having taken the NASM, I felt co... - Daniel, 30 lessons with Muriel

...supplementary answers. My students range from struggling first-year writers to advanced graduate scholars, from high school ELA writers to PhD candidates. I earned my PhD in English Language and Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill and have been coaching...
...supplementary answers. My students range from struggling first-year writers to advanced graduate scholars, from high school ELA writers to PhD candidates. I earned my PhD in English Language and Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill and have been coaching...
We highly recommend Steven for tutoring in English: writing, editing reading comprehension, literature. He is superb! Steven has worked with our high school son and on occasion our college daughter. He has helped with all kinds... - John, 143 lessons with Steven

I was trained in literacy studies for elementary students by Columbia University's Reading and Writing Project. Last year, my ELA students made two years of growth based on their state exam results. I have taught grades 2-5 full-time....
I was trained in literacy studies for elementary students by Columbia University's Reading and Writing Project. Last year, my ELA students made two years of growth based on their state exam results. I have taught grades 2-5 full-time....
Victoria G. is tutoring my son who is in the 5th grade, on grammar and writing skills and he is doing so much better in these areas since he started these sessions. Victoria G. explains the information in detail and in a manner th... - Christy, 16 lessons with Victoria

I have helped many students drastically improve their scores on the SSAT. I tend to work best with students who are having difficulty navigating the reading, verbal, and essay sections. This includes the challenging analogy questions, frequently...
I have helped many students drastically improve their scores on the SSAT. I tend to work best with students who are having difficulty navigating the reading, verbal, and essay sections. This includes the challenging analogy questions, frequently...
Wendy is an absolute gift to work with. She tutored me on the verbal section of the SSAT and my percentile went from 70% to 98%. I've had other tutors and no one else could bring my score up by that much. Wendy was also able to he... - Lin, 15 lessons with Wendy

I earned a bachelor's degree cum laude at Smith College and a master's degree at New York University that enabled me to build a career as a writer / producer in television and education media. Mentoring emerging writers—helping them to express...
I earned a bachelor's degree cum laude at Smith College and a master's degree at New York University that enabled me to build a career as a writer / producer in television and education media. Mentoring emerging writers—helping them to express...
Carol is an exceptional tutor who not only markedly improved my daughter’s ISEE verbal scores in short three weeks, but also provided full-process guidance— test dates suggestions, targeted homework, and precise and constructive f... - Vitaly, 5 lessons with Carol

I make grammar instruction engaging and effective by breaking down complex rules into clear concepts. Using targeted practice and specific examples, I help learners quickly identify errors, build sentence variety, and refine their natural writing...
I make grammar instruction engaging and effective by breaking down complex rules into clear concepts. Using targeted practice and specific examples, I help learners quickly identify errors, build sentence variety, and refine their natural writing...
We highly recommend Miss Patty as she is working with our daughter. She is an amazing tutor who is able to connect to students easily. Before tutoring began, Miss Patty took the time to speak to us (as parents) to discuss and ... - Peter, 42 lessons with Patricia

I have also taught AP Language and Composition and Language and Literature, so the Regents Exam falls well within my skill set for ELA.
I have also taught AP Language and Composition and Language and Literature, so the Regents Exam falls well within my skill set for ELA.
My daughter loved working with Patrick. She learned so much from him in such a short time. He is very knowledgeable and patient. He goes straight to the point and doesn't waste any time. - Karla, 12 lessons with Patrick

Do you have a Secondary Student who dreads assigned reading and writing summaries and themed longer papers? I've loved literature since I was young and have remained a lifelong reader. I am skillful and patient in working with ELA...
Do you have a Secondary Student who dreads assigned reading and writing summaries and themed longer papers? I've loved literature since I was young and have remained a lifelong reader. I am skillful and patient in working with ELA...
Deborah helped me immensely in preparing for an important presentation. Our sessions covered a wide range of skills - public speaking, building confidence, improving my writing to be more impactful, and effectively communicating b... - Kara, 2 lessons with Deborah

I taught essays for 20 years as part of my classroom experience as an ELA teacher.
I taught essays for 20 years as part of my classroom experience as an ELA teacher.

I develop a curriculum that stays very close to the official test that have been put out by New York City Department of education. I break down the reading passages into digestible segments as well as go over each grammar rule. In the math I fill...
I develop a curriculum that stays very close to the official test that have been put out by New York City Department of education. I break down the reading passages into digestible segments as well as go over each grammar rule. In the math I fill...
Evan worked with my child to prepare for the ISEE test, and he went above and beyond to arm my child with the tools and confidence to ACE the test! His initial diagnosis of the areas for my child to work on was spot-on, and he cre... - Anne, 27 lessons with Evan

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I have worked with Middle and High School students. My focus has been on the implementation of reading and writing strategies for the ELA.
I have worked with Middle and High School students. My focus has been on the implementation of reading and writing strategies for the ELA.

I have an elementary teaching license which includes reading and ELA. I taught reading to seventh grade students for 6 years. My students read, improved their grade level reading, comprehension, and recall every year. Each student's...
I have an elementary teaching license which includes reading and ELA. I taught reading to seventh grade students for 6 years. My students read, improved their grade level reading, comprehension, and recall every year. Each student's...

Masters in Teaching & Learning with Technology with 9 years of Teaching Experience. Currently teachers ELA grade 5-8 at Catholic Cleveland middle school. Previously taught middle school science (grades 5-8) at Lutheran middle school for...
Masters in Teaching & Learning with Technology with 9 years of Teaching Experience. Currently teachers ELA grade 5-8 at Catholic Cleveland middle school. Previously taught middle school science (grades 5-8) at Lutheran middle school for...
Gerard is an exceptionally good teacher. He is very kind and patience with the kids. My kid who never liked to sit and study for more than 15 mins, he enjoys attending classes now. Gerard is very organized and has excellent plans ... - Tanusree, 25 lessons with Gerard

I taught K-5 science for 9 years before transitioning to middle school reading and ELA.
I taught K-5 science for 9 years before transitioning to middle school reading and ELA.
My son liked Monique their very first session. She used his interest in his lesson, which kept his attention. We look forward to future sessions. Thank you so much!! - Shatia, 18 lessons with Monique

Hi. I'm Diane. I am originally from Michigan and have a Master's degree in Education specializing in English as a Second Language and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Upon graduating, I moved to...
Hi. I'm Diane. I am originally from Michigan and have a Master's degree in Education specializing in English as a Second Language and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Upon graduating, I moved to...
Diane is a wonderful teacher. She is passionate, knowledgeable, and methodical. She is helping me proofread my short stories, but she is way more than a proofreader. Not only does she correct my grammatical errors, but she helps m... - Vivi, 45 lessons with DIANE

I homeschooled my three children and tested every year with IOWA Test. For K-5, we used Abeka ELA program. We used Institute for Excellence in Writing in Middle/High School. We used Abeka Math K-5, then Saxon Math, and switched to...
I homeschooled my three children and tested every year with IOWA Test. For K-5, we used Abeka ELA program. We used Institute for Excellence in Writing in Middle/High School. We used Abeka Math K-5, then Saxon Math, and switched to...
Karen was able to explain to my son a topic he was having understanding from his own teacher. She is patient, very clear in her teaching method. You will not be disappointed. - Makeda, 20 lessons with Karen

Whether your student needs foundational math support or advanced expository writing skills, I tailor instruction to their unique learning style. Tutoring Available — Math, English/ELA, Writing, Test Prep (Grades 2–12) I tutor...
Whether your student needs foundational math support or advanced expository writing skills, I tailor instruction to their unique learning style. Tutoring Available — Math, English/ELA, Writing, Test Prep (Grades 2–12) I tutor...
Got Peter to help get my 10 year old son back on track and prepared for 5th grade. The one on one interaction for the first 2 sessions were great and my son is being challenged to the fullest, which is a plus for me. My son is act... - George, 19 lessons with Peter

Classroom experience teaching English Language Arts as well as ESL/ESOL. Certified for middle and high school levels in both ELA and all levels ESL/ESOL.
Classroom experience teaching English Language Arts as well as ESL/ESOL. Certified for middle and high school levels in both ELA and all levels ESL/ESOL.
We are so happy to have Claire as my son’s ELA tutor. She is very knowledgeable, involved into the process of learning. She always listens and tries to meet my son’s needs. Clair is very friendly and manages to build a warm and tr... - Larissa, 11 lessons with Claire
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