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Former English Teacher and Top 10 School College Admission Counselor
William P.

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Hi, my name is Will! I studied English at the College of the Holy Cross and concentrated in Creative Writing. I did this because I wanted to spend my time in college becoming a good storyteller. Before long I had a long line of friends asking me to edit and proofread their essays. I would help them improve their writing by clarifying what they were trying to say.

After graduating, I pursued my Master's in Education at Notre Dame and taught middle school literature for two years. I know...

Hi, my name is Will! I studied English at the College of the Holy Cross and concentrated in Creative Writing. I did this because I wanted to spend my time in college becoming a good storyteller. Before long I had a long line of friends asking me to edit and proofread their essays. I would help them improve their writing by clarifying what they were trying to say.

After graduating, I pursued my Master's in Education at Notre Dame and taught middle school literature for two years. I know how to modify instruction and create lessons that motivate students to take responsibility for their learning. I'm especially good at making assignments that students find interesting and actually want to complete. One of my goals is to help my students enjoy school more.

I have a passion for helping students improve their reading and writing. My goal is to help my students take ownership of their writing. I enjoy working with a student to edit an essay to help them better communicate their thoughts. I also have great tips and tricks for helping a student improve their reading comprehension skills.

While teaching I also gained experience working with ESL students. Having spoken Spanish for more than 16 years, I have a passion for learning and trying to speak a new language. I know how uncomfortable it can be to try speaking when you're worried about making mistakes. But mistakes are how we learn! English is challenging, but I have techniques to make it fun.

To become a better counselor, I worked in the Undergraduate Admissions at USC. I know everything you need to do to write that great college essay and submit an application that will likely get a second look. I have and continue to edit many a personal statement and know the changes that need to be made to show off your best self.


Education

College of the Holy Cross
English
University of Notre Dame
MEd
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Travel policy: Within 20 miles of Rocklin, CA 95765
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT English

ACT English

High performing test taker and former college student with skills in high level analysis and problem correction.
English

English

I am highly skilled at reading and writing having done and taught both. I look forward to helping you understand novels and short stories and write strong essays with ease.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I took courses in ESL and know techniques for teaching English with symbols and real life examples.
Proofreading

Proofreading

Having read many of my own essays and those of my students, I know how to catch errors and provide suggestions for improving writing.
Reading

Reading

I know how to help students identify the main idea and supporting argument as well as key quotes.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I studied and taught literature and know techniques for helping students identify main ideas, supporting details, and concrete arguments.
Spanish

Spanish

Speaking of Spanish is a passion of mine and I believe learning the language can be made fun when we're not afraid to make mistakes.
Writing

Writing

I am an experienced writer and teacher who knows how to give good feedback and help students learn the skills of coherent, argument-based writing.
Elementary Math
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