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15+yrs AP English Teacher, UCI, College App Essay & Writing Expert
Nicole E.

5.0 (1,008 ratings)

3,828 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $75
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15+yrs AP English Teacher, UCI, College App Essay & Writing Expert
15+yrs AP English Teacher, UCI, College App Essay & Writing Expert
Nicole E.

5.0 (1,008 ratings)

3,828 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (1,008 ratings)

3,828 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Nicole

Bio

Writing can often be a difficult skill to hone. Many times we are learning from an English teacher who has become an English teacher because they LOVE WRITING, and they love writing because they are good at it. What about the rest of us?

I have had the unique experience of being both. In college, I was a lover of literature, but found out that I wasn't as great of a writer as I thought. Just like many students, I focused on the writing first, wanting my writing to "sound smart" and impress...

Writing can often be a difficult skill to hone. Many times we are learning from an English teacher who has become an English teacher because they LOVE WRITING, and they love writing because they are good at it. What about the rest of us?

I have had the unique experience of being both. In college, I was a lover of literature, but found out that I wasn't as great of a writer as I thought. Just like many students, I focused on the writing first, wanting my writing to "sound smart" and impress my teachers. Yet, this kind of writing HIDES one's ideas. I was fortunate to have my UCI English instructor sit with me for hours, going line by line, explaining the basics, the advanced techniques, and the nuances one can use TO THINK while writing. I was taught how to use writing to convey my thoughts, not to use my thoughts to make me seem like a good writer.

Writing is the vehicle our minds use to drive our ideas into new, better ideas.

I focus on the thinking first. Becoming a more methodical thinker can make one a more poignant writer.

One can be a methodical thinker at any age and any level. Being smart is not a prerequisite for writing, but writing CAN MAKE YOU SMARTER. I can show you how.

I'm interested in what YOU KNOW and I will show you HOW TO THINK ABOUT IT. Then the writing comes naturally.

A good writer lies dormant in all of us. We all have something interesting to say. You already have within you the means, the content, the vehicle with which to write. My Roadmap to Writing can show you that you also have the ability to drive your writing and thinking to new places and new heights.

Let me teach you the Roadmap to GREAT Writing, skills that you can use for the rest of your life and for any piece of writing you have.

Specific Areas of Expertise:

AP English Language and Composition - I have chaired the AP Language sections at our school for over ten years. Moreover, I have studied with Larry Scanlon, one of the writers of the AP Language text, Language and Composition as well as been trained by my

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Education

B.A. University of California Irvine
English
Brandman University - Chapman University System
Masters
Johns Hopkins University
Other

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $75
  • Rate details: Cancellations: 24 hrs notice needed. 50% charge: late cancellation. NoShow: 100% charge. Reading literature with the student: 50% lesson rate/hr
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 6/30/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Art

Art History

Art History

I taught a course called Arts and Cultures for five years. It was basically an Intro to Art History course for high school juniors. We started with cave paintings and rock formations, and we generally made it through the Art deco and modernism periods.

Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I have taught AP English Language for eight years. We focus on the craft of writing for effect and one aspect of that is syntax. Syntax has a lot to do with grammar and how grammar can be manipulated for effect and meaning.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have been proofreading for over 20 years for both academics and business-related content. I have been an English teacher for over 15 years in various capacities wherein I’ve proofread English essays, namely and most significantly AP Language essays. Because of the nature of test prep for the AP exam I have proofread and scored over 10,000 essays for that class. Moreover, those students prepare personal essays for university when they are in my class and during the months after. I have help many of them through the entire process - brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, and polishing - to create not only polished coherent papers, but poignant ones; essays that evoke emotions in the reader and convey the writer in an extraordinary way.

Elementary Education

Common Core,

Common Core

When Common Core was adopted, I was one of six teachers in my district elected to address the standards and write the curriculum for K-12.
Grammar,

Grammar

I have taught AP English Language for eight years. We focus on the craft of writing for effect and one aspect of that is syntax. Syntax has a lot to do with grammar and how grammar can be manipulated for effect and meaning.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I’ve been a teacher for over 15 years, spanning grade school, middle school, and high school. I have tutored many students with IEPs or ‘at risk’ , And help them with organization, intrinsic motivation, and study skills to improve their grades. Specifically, I homeschooled a third grader for a year, and she went from a C-average student to an A-average student the year after I taught her. When I was in school, I completed the A+ Study Skills program. I am proficient in teaching paraphrasing, summarizing, and notetaking – the three top skills for educational success - alongside organizational skills, Brain Gym, scotopic and dyslexic remedial aid, and nutritional guidance, which prepares the student to study even before they begin.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

I have facilitated vocabulary study for many years to children ages 8 to 18. I was a homeschool private teacher for a third grader for a year focussing on ELA creative writing as well as literary analysis and vocabulary. My approach to vocabulary is immersive, contextual, and conversational, using pneumonic devices and personalization.
Phonics, Reading

English

English,

English

I have taught English for over 10 years. I started by teaching middle school advanced English Literature classes - sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Then I taught high school advanced English for 8 years - spanning all four grades but mostly focusing on junior AP English Language and Composition.
Grammar,

Grammar

I have taught AP English Language for eight years. We focus on the craft of writing for effect and one aspect of that is syntax. Syntax has a lot to do with grammar and how grammar can be manipulated for effect and meaning.
Literature,

Literature

I have taught literature to a third grader in home school; sixth, seventh, and eighth graders; and ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders. I have focused primarily on novels, having taught using Great Gatsby, Scarlet Letter, Grapes of Wrath, 1984, Great Expectations, etc many, many times. Novel study is one of my niches.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have been proofreading for over 20 years for both academics and business-related content. I have been an English teacher for over 15 years in various capacities wherein I’ve proofread English essays, namely and most significantly AP Language essays. Because of the nature of test prep for the AP exam I have proofread and scored over 10,000 essays for that class. Moreover, those students prepare personal essays for university when they are in my class and during the months after. I have help many of them through the entire process - brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising, and polishing - to create not only polished coherent papers, but poignant ones; essays that evoke emotions in the reader and convey the writer in an extraordinary way.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

The SAT writing section tests very specific writing skills during a very short amount of time. I have been training students for over 10 years to write timed essays, specifically for the test taking situation. I have a specific method for planning, organizing, and writing an essay in a short amount of time while still maintaining complexity and voice.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

I have facilitated vocabulary study for many years to children ages 8 to 18. I was a homeschool private teacher for a third grader for a year focussing on ELA creative writing as well as literary analysis and vocabulary. My approach to vocabulary is immersive, contextual, and conversational, using pneumonic devices and personalization.
Writing,

Writing

I have taught AP English Language and English I-II Honors for ten years.
ACT English, ACT Reading, Reading

History

Art History

Art History

I taught a course called Arts and Cultures for five years. It was basically an Intro to Art History course for high school juniors. We started with cave paintings and rock formations, and we generally made it through the Art deco and modernism periods.

Homeschool

English,

English

I have taught English for over 10 years. I started by teaching middle school advanced English Literature classes - sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Then I taught high school advanced English for 8 years - spanning all four grades but mostly focusing on junior AP English Language and Composition.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I’ve been a teacher for over 15 years, spanning grade school, middle school, and high school. I have tutored many students with IEPs or ‘at risk’ , And help them with organization, intrinsic motivation, and study skills to improve their grades. Specifically, I homeschooled a third grader for a year, and she went from a C-average student to an A-average student the year after I taught her. When I was in school, I completed the A+ Study Skills program. I am proficient in teaching paraphrasing, summarizing, and notetaking – the three top skills for educational success - alongside organizational skills, Brain Gym, scotopic and dyslexic remedial aid, and nutritional guidance, which prepares the student to study even before they begin.
Writing,

Writing

I have taught AP English Language and English I-II Honors for ten years.
Reading

Most Popular

English,

English

I have taught English for over 10 years. I started by teaching middle school advanced English Literature classes - sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Then I taught high school advanced English for 8 years - spanning all four grades but mostly focusing on junior AP English Language and Composition.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I’ve been a teacher for over 15 years, spanning grade school, middle school, and high school. I have tutored many students with IEPs or ‘at risk’ , And help them with organization, intrinsic motivation, and study skills to improve their grades. Specifically, I homeschooled a third grader for a year, and she went from a C-average student to an A-average student the year after I taught her. When I was in school, I completed the A+ Study Skills program. I am proficient in teaching paraphrasing, summarizing, and notetaking – the three top skills for educational success - alongside organizational skills, Brain Gym, scotopic and dyslexic remedial aid, and nutritional guidance, which prepares the student to study even before they begin.
Writing,

Writing

I have taught AP English Language and English I-II Honors for ten years.
Reading

Other

Study Skills

Study Skills

I’ve been a teacher for over 15 years, spanning grade school, middle school, and high school. I have tutored many students with IEPs or ‘at risk’ , And help them with organization, intrinsic motivation, and study skills to improve their grades. Specifically, I homeschooled a third grader for a year, and she went from a C-average student to an A-average student the year after I taught her. When I was in school, I completed the A+ Study Skills program. I am proficient in teaching paraphrasing, summarizing, and notetaking – the three top skills for educational success - alongside organizational skills, Brain Gym, scotopic and dyslexic remedial aid, and nutritional guidance, which prepares the student to study even before they begin.

Special Needs

Study Skills,

Study Skills

I’ve been a teacher for over 15 years, spanning grade school, middle school, and high school. I have tutored many students with IEPs or ‘at risk’ , And help them with organization, intrinsic motivation, and study skills to improve their grades. Specifically, I homeschooled a third grader for a year, and she went from a C-average student to an A-average student the year after I taught her. When I was in school, I completed the A+ Study Skills program. I am proficient in teaching paraphrasing, summarizing, and notetaking – the three top skills for educational success - alongside organizational skills, Brain Gym, scotopic and dyslexic remedial aid, and nutritional guidance, which prepares the student to study even before they begin.
Phonics

Summer

Study Skills,

Study Skills

I’ve been a teacher for over 15 years, spanning grade school, middle school, and high school. I have tutored many students with IEPs or ‘at risk’ , And help them with organization, intrinsic motivation, and study skills to improve their grades. Specifically, I homeschooled a third grader for a year, and she went from a C-average student to an A-average student the year after I taught her. When I was in school, I completed the A+ Study Skills program. I am proficient in teaching paraphrasing, summarizing, and notetaking – the three top skills for educational success - alongside organizational skills, Brain Gym, scotopic and dyslexic remedial aid, and nutritional guidance, which prepares the student to study even before they begin.
Writing,

Writing

I have taught AP English Language and English I-II Honors for ten years.
Reading

Test Preparation

Common Core,

Common Core

When Common Core was adopted, I was one of six teachers in my district elected to address the standards and write the curriculum for K-12.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

The SAT writing section tests very specific writing skills during a very short amount of time. I have been training students for over 10 years to write timed essays, specifically for the test taking situation. I have a specific method for planning, organizing, and writing an essay in a short amount of time while still maintaining complexity and voice.
ACT English, ACT Reading

Examples of Expertise

Nicole has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 4 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Great teacher!

Nicole fit my daughter into her schedule with very short notice, and gave her very good pointers, boosted her confidence and prepared her for the AP Lang exam.

Franccini, 2 lessons with Nicole

Nicole is always fantastic

AP Language and Comp—she’s an absolute pro! Engaging, extremely competent, we love Nicole. So grateful for her awesome teaching!!! My son went from struggling to being a confident writer.

Audra, 21 lessons with Nicole

Very Knowledgeable and Helpful!

I needed help with a massive research paper that would make or break my grade so I reached out to Nicole. I was never very confident in my writing ability but Nicole helped me organize my thoughts and time in a way I'd never have before - and it worked! She knows all of the ins and outs of writing and helped me get an A. I would recommend her to anyone struggling with writing in their AP course.

Katina, 5 lessons with Nicole

Great AP Lang Tutor!

She really goes in depth in her explanations of various concepts and makes sure that you have a full understanding of whatever topic you’re on by the end of the session. I really appreciate her flexibility in terms of scheduling as well! She’s charismatic, nice, and I always have fun (doing English of all things!) and learn a lot!

Thi, 5 lessons with Nicole

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Nicole tutored my daughter’s high school AS English, and so far helped my daughter achieve high score in her book reading analysis within a very short time. She is professional and knowledgeable. The video of the lesson also helps a lot for parents understand what’s going on with the tutoring session. My daughter is also able to play back to understand and absorb more in her own pace later. All in all, a very positive experience with Nicole and we will stick to her for our future lessons. Thank you!

Emma, 9 lessons with Nicole

Great AP English tutor

My son just started weekly lessons with Nicole for his AP English class. He needs help with grammar, and he said she is helping a lot. Thanks!

Laura, 13 lessons with Nicole

Outstanding English teacher!!

Nicole is great!! She is helping my daughter with her college essays and she is so helpful and clear about everything. It is fantastic to work with her. Thank you so much Nicole!!

Guillermina, 3 lessons with Nicole

Great lesson

Nicole is a very experienced coach. She reviewed my daughter’s college essay draft and provided critical feedback for how an admission officer could receive the message as a reader. She is excellent in providing tips about how the message could be conveyed in a more effective way and improve the overall tone of the message.

Hui, 6 lessons with Nicole

Great AP English tutor!

My son has a positive feedback about Nicole's class. And I like the after-class video and my son can review again. And we also get a summary about the class. Wow, great!

Amy, 5 lessons with Nicole
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