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Sara B.

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I am an educator who begins working with each student precisely where they are, and from there growth and expansion happens. We collaborate together in regards to your goals. I aim to make it educational and fun.

My name is Sara B. For over 20 years, I have been tutoring students of all ages (from elementary school to working professional adults) helping them improve their:
• Writing: Middle School, High School, College, & Post Grad Essays, Personal Statements for College and Post Grad...

I am an educator who begins working with each student precisely where they are, and from there growth and expansion happens. We collaborate together in regards to your goals. I aim to make it educational and fun.

My name is Sara B. For over 20 years, I have been tutoring students of all ages (from elementary school to working professional adults) helping them improve their:
• Writing: Middle School, High School, College, & Post Grad Essays, Personal Statements for College and Post Grad School applications
• Public Speaking: School, Business, Special events
• Career Development: Job interview prep, Resumes & Cover Letters & LinkedIn profiles, Research
• SAT Reading & Writing
• ESL, and more.

As a Business professional, I was often called upon to be a trainer, teacher, mentor, and educator. I can help you with website content, speech writing, Literature Reviews, Thesis writing, and more. Students have success with improving, sometimes vastly improving SAT English scores, Conversational English, Essay Writing & Grammar, Business Communications, Public Speaking, and Career Development goals.

As well, I have been tutoring ESL/ESOL for over 25 years, 6 of those years in Asia and Europe, helping students ranging in age from 5 to 85.

I am happy to set up a 10-minute phone chat with you to be sure I am a good fit.

Would love to hear from you. Tell me what you are aiming to improve.

My best,
Sara B.

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Education

Monmouth University
B.S. Business Administration
NYU School of Continuing Education: Communications (Writing and Public Speaking)
Graduate Coursework

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  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: My Wyzant status is top 10% of all tutors. Check out student feedback.
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 2/25/2012

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Accent Reduction

Accent Reduction

In addition to being an accent reduction tutor, I am also a professional voice over talent, have on stage acting experience, and have tutored in Asia and Europe. For over 20 years, I have worked with dozens of bilingual (and trilingual) students originating from Asia, Europe, South America, and elsewhere, helping them to reduce their accent for business and personal reasons. I teach 3 easy steps for you to remember as you learn, practice, and refine your goal of reducing your accent.
ADHD

ADHD

With over 25 years of tutoring experience, I have worked extensively with students of diverse learning styles, including more than 30 students with ADHD over the past decade. My focus areas include writing, reading comprehension, public speaking, SAT English prep, and career development. I tailor my approach to meet each student's unique needs, emphasizing structure, engagement, and confidence-building. My goal is always to help students develop not just skills, but self-awareness and motivation.
Career Development

Career Development

Having been both on staff and servicing clients at Fortune 500 companies as well as being an entrepreneur since 2001, I have developed and re-developed my own career as well as helped many others. My methods are primarily based on being a teacher/group leader at various companies in-house training programs as well as their outside recruitment efforts. Thousands of resumes have come across my desk over the past two decades. Ask me about my proven recipe for successful interviewing, targeting companies and prospects, knowing your strengths and weaknesses, resume & introduction letter writing, public speaking and how to conduct yourself effectively and successfully in a job interview.
Common Core

Common Core

Since the official release of the Common Core State Standards in 2010, I have been tutoring students to meet and exceed CCSS benchmarks. I focus on English Language Arts, helping students strengthen skills in reading comprehension, analytical writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking. My approach aligns closely with Common Core goals, emphasizing clarity, depth, and real-world application. With years of experience, I help students build a strong academic foundation that supports long-term success.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I specialize in teaching creative writing to middle school, high school, and college students, helping them develop authentic voices and strong storytelling skills. My approach blends structure with creative exploration, guiding students through character development, narrative flow, and self-editing. I work to meet each student where they are, whether they’re building foundational skills or refining their craft. Above all, I aim to foster confidence, creativity, and a love of writing.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

Over the past decade, I’ve worked with approximately two dozen students with dyslexia, supporting them in writing, reading comprehension, public speaking, SAT English prep, and career development. I adapt my teaching to each student's strengths, using clear structure, patience, and multisensory strategies where helpful. My goal is to build both skill and confidence. I believe that with the right support, every student can thrive as a communicator.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

For over 30 years, I’ve tutored K–6 students. My K-6 experience includes two years of teaching to this age in Japan, which deepened my understanding of how young learners acquire language and build confidence. I create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that meet students where they are and help them grow. My goal is to support strong communication skills and a love of learning from an early age.
English

English

I work with students who wish to both speak and write using proper English grammar and they get results. I use an award winning grammar book as well as individualized techniques that best suit each individual student and their goals. Reading is essential to improving both writing and speaking. They all work together and I have taught students from over 20 countries how to improve all 3 skills. I also tutor and help with public speaking, essay writing, resumes, reading comprehension, application writing, website content, LinkedIn profiles, and more.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

My success with teaching ESL to students ages 5-85 spans 20+ years, with students originating from 30+ countries and 4 continents. My approach is to use the right textbook (based on a student's current English level) as well as engaging English conversation, and real life situations such as role playing. I help students improve their grades and business people improve their business communications. I am capable of helping beginner students to expand their English and help advanced ESL students fine tune their skills.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I’ve been tutoring essay writing to hundreds of students for over 25 years and consider it one of my strongest areas of expertise. I’ve worked with a wide range of essay types, including persuasive, analytical, narrative, expository, literary analysis, college application, research essays, and more. My approach emphasizes clarity, structure, and voice, helping students develop arguments, organize ideas, and write with purpose. Given my skills as a Business Development freelancer, I am constantly honing my own writing skills which ultimately benefits students.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

With over 25 years of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of students develop their fiction writing skills. I guide writers through essential elements such as character development, plot structure, world-building, dialogue, point of view, and pacing. My approach is hands-on, helping students craft compelling stories while refining their voice and narrative techniques. Whether a beginner or an advanced writer, I tailor each session to support individual growth and creativity.
Grammar

Grammar

I have been working with students who wish to both speak and write using correct grammar for over 15 years and they get positive tangible results. I use some of the best grammar books available as well as individualized techniques that best suit each student and their goals. I would be happy to work with you on either spoken grammar, written grammar, or both. Letʻs talk.
High School Placement Test

High School Placement Test

For over 15 years, I’ve helped about two dozen students in the USA and Canada prepare for their high school placement tests, including the SSAT, ISEE, and other regional exams. I focus on building test-taking strategies, strengthening academic skills, and boosting confidence. My approach helps students improve in areas such as reading comprehension, writing, and verbal reasoning. Whether aiming for private schools or specialized programs, I tailor my sessions to each student’s needs for success on these tests.
Homeschool

Homeschool

For over 25 years, I’ve worked with approximately four dozen homeschooling families, providing personalized tutoring in subjects such as English, writing, reading comprehension, public speaking, career development, and SAT English prep. I help parents design tailored curricula that meet their child’s unique needs, ensuring academic growth and confidence. My approach emphasizes flexibility, creativity, and structure, allowing students to thrive in a homeschool environment. Whether working with elementary students or preparing for college, I guide students toward their academic goals with dedication and support.
IELTS

IELTS

With 20+ years of experience tutoring IELTS, I’ve helped more than 20 students successfully achieve their goals, whether it’s gaining admission to their preferred academic institution or securing non-academic work experience or training programs. I focus on enhancing all four key areas—listening, reading, writing, and speaking—while tailoring my approach to each student's individual strengths and needs. My goal is to build confidence and improve test performance through targeted strategies and practice.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

With over 25 years experience, and having tutored hundreds of students for interview prep, I specialize in using mock interviews to provide immediate, constructive feedback. This approach helps students refine their responses, body language, and overall presentation, allowing them to improve quickly. Having personally interviewed hundreds of candidates in my previous corporate roles, I bring real-world insights to the process. I tailor each session to the specific job or field, ensuring students feel confident and well-prepared.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I have extensive experience helping students craft compelling personal statements as it is one of my strongest areas of expertise. I guide students through the process of creating powerful narrative essays for college and advanced degree applications. My approach focuses on creating authentic, standout essays that resonate with admissions committees. I have a B.S in Marketing, Management, and Communications and am also a Business Development freelancer, so I understand the importance of communicating succinctly and with impact.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have delivered over 1,000 talks, speeches, and presentations to an audience size ranging from 5 to 5,000+. I am a former member of Toastmasters and various Improv acting groups. I am a working professional Voiceover artist and on-stage actor. My training in Speaking Circles helps students learn the art of relaxed confidence and relational speaking that yields powerful results. My philosophy is that public speaking can be a fun and energizing experience once students get over the "hump" of any perceived fears or limitations. If a student needs to prepare for a formal public speaking event or finds him or herself in a situation where suddenly they are in the spotlight and need to speak to an audience, I help them to be quick and nimble and remain calm so as to be able to express thoughts and get points across. I am also highly experience at helping others "rehearse" for job interviews so that they go in as prepared as possible to speak with possible future employers.
Reading

Reading

I have been teaching Reading Comprehension for both school assignments and SAT prep for over 15 years. Effective Reading Comprehension abilities affects the quality of a personʻs communication in regards to school, work, and every day communication. My approach in working with Reading Comprehension students is to begin by choosing reading assignments that are of interest to the student. Student is asked to read both silently and out loud. Next, we discuss the main points of the reading. Student learns the importance of thesis sentences, Introductions and Conclusions, Body paragraphs, main topic sentences in paragraphs and more. Those who excel at Reading Comprehension working with me learn how to view each reading assignment as if it were a roadmap. The roadmap approach helps students to analyze reading in a more practical and logical manner. Discussion of reading assignments is also encouraged to encourage critical thinking after reading a passage.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I can help students increase their Reading & Writing score for the Digital SAT. Prior to the Digital SAT launching in USA in spring 2024, I was assisting foreign students with the exam in 2023. Working together through practice tests and homework, students will sharpen their skills for: Information & Ideas, Craft & Structure, Expression of Ideas, and Stand English Conventions. The majority of my student improve their practice test scores for both speed and accuracy, as well as learn new vocabulary often used on the digital SAT, and gain confidence for test day.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I help many students increase their SAT score in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) section of the SAT. Working together, students learn how to show effectively that they can read and comprehend a passage and write an SAT essay analyzing the passage. They learn how to show that they read the passage carefully, present a clear and logical analysis, and use language precisely. Students learn and practice through homework how to support the author claims with: evidence such as facts or examples, reasoning to develop ideas and connect claims and evidence as well stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.
Speech

Speech

I have been and still am actively a public speaker for audiences of 1 - 2,000+. My technique is to work with you where you are and find out how you can become a confident and effective public speaker by employing impactful, memorable, thoughtful speech. My past and current experiences and skills in Corporate Media, Media Sales, IT, Education, and Performing Arts (to name a few), are useful in guiding you to both write and give a speech that your audience will enjoy and remember. There are 5 simple techniques that I have come up and share with you that you can use anytime anywhere. These work extremely well for impromptu speeches as well.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

specialize in guiding students through the thesis writing process, from developing a strong thesis statement to organizing research and refining arguments. I’ve supported high school, college, and graduate students in crafting clear, persuasive, and well-structured academic papers. My approach emphasizes critical thinking, academic integrity, and clarity of voice. Whether it's a senior project or a graduate-level thesis, I help students feel confident and capable every step of the way.
Writing

Writing

For middle school, high school, college, post graduate, and working adult students, my key areas include: essays (argumentative, expository, narrative, descriptive, textual analysis), thesis, literature review, papers, college and grad school applications, reports, PowerPoint, critical writing, compare and contrast, creative writing, speeches, website content, resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and much more. You will learn about easy outline, hooks, thesis statement, main ideas, as well as overall structure for logical sentence and paragraph flow, context in relation to the thesis statement, grammar, formatting, creativity, word choice, evidence, analysis and reflection, theme and sub themes, title, topic sentences, and more. No matter what level you are and whether you are a native English speaker or an ESL student, you will notice the difference when we work together to improve your writing.
Literature
Proofreading
Spelling
Vocabulary

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Knowledgeable Career Development Tutor

For the past two months Sara has been helping me develop well rounded cover letters and brushing up my resume. With her help I was able to secure a winter/spring internship, and is helping me with summer internship applications. She is extremely skilled at taking out key words that employers are looking for and curating what you wrote to fit whatever field you are looking to get your foot in the door with. As well, working with her in a few sessions on talking about what I really should put my energy towards and where my skills may best fit have helped. I highly recommend her!

Anna, 36 lessons with Sara

Outstanding Co-op Interview Prep

Sara was outstanding. My son was preparing for an in-person chemical engineering co-op interview, and Sara helped him sharpen his answers, organize his thoughts, and build confidence going into the interview. What I appreciated most was that she didn’t just give generic interview advice. She helped him think through specific story “buckets,” how to communicate his strengths naturally, and how to come across as prepared without sounding overly rehearsed. She also helped him prepare thoughtful questions and understand how to stand out in a professional interview setting. The results speak for themselves: he had the interview, felt that it went extremely well, and was offered the co-op position the very next day. Sara was responsive, encouraging, practical, and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend her to any student preparing for an interview, internship, co-op, or early career opportunity. She truly helped get him across the finish line.

Steven, 2 lessons with Sara

Patient & Thorough Tutor

Sara has tutored my son for nearly 18 months, providing expert guidance in public speaking, interviewing, SSAT preparation, and debate. The results have exceeded our highest expectations. By establishing a healthy, trusting relationship early on, Sara inspired him to step out of his comfort zone and truly push his limits. Her adaptive, highly interactive approach allowed them to zero in on specific areas needing attention while maintaining a high level of engagement. As a result, he has developed a level of fluency and confidence in his oral and written communication that has allowed him to flourish both academically and interpersonally. I highly recommend Sara to any family seeking a transformative tutoring experience!

Nikko, 57 lessons with Sara

Great Tutor ✨

Sara made Niah’s first tutoring session a great experience. She was patient, encouraging, and took the time to make Niah feel comfortable right away. The way she explained things was clear and easy to understand, which really helped build confidence. We’re looking forward to more sessions with Sara. We highly recommend her!

Desiree, 7 lessons with Sara

Great!!!

We have been using Sara for two weeks now and my daughter is feeling confidence in her school work and we are starting to notice a difference for the better now.

Corrie, 12 lessons with Sara

Helpful and Supportive Tutor

Sara is a good and patient tutor who genuinely wants to help her students succeed. She provided useful feedback on resume structure and overall presentation, and she was supportive throughout our sessions. I was hoping for more in-depth guidance specifically tailored to the IT industry, so it didn’t fully meet my personal expectations in that area. However, she is professional, responsive, and committed to helping her students improve.

Urvish , 2 lessons with Sara

Happy with the tutor

Sara provided excellent guidance for my daughter’s campus fair interview preparation. Her support was not only very helpful but also greatly boosted my daughter’s confidence. Thank you!

Yanyan, 1 lesson with Sara

5 Star Tutor!

We are so grateful for Sara B.! My daughter had missed several months of school due to illness and was really behind in her AP English class. We found Sara on Wyzant, and she immediately stepped in with incredible patience, skill, and dedication. She met with my daughter and helped get her back on track, helped her focus, and rebuild her confidence. Thanks to Sara’s expert guidance and support, my daughter not only caught up with her coursework but earned a 5 on her AP English exam! Sara is truly an outstanding tutor who goes above and beyond, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. 5 stars all the way.

Sonia , 1 lesson with Sara

Thank you!!

We’ve just had our first class, and I already found the answer I’ve been searching for over the past five years. Sara’s teaching style is an effective mix of directness and warmth, professional yet friendly and deeply attuned to what really matters in communication. In just one session, she helped me see why my fast speech — combined with my native Russian accent — may be creating unintentional barriers at work, especially in emotionally charged or high-stakes conversations. She explained how rapid speech with a strong accent increases the cognitive load on listeners, reduces comprehension, and can even feel overwhelming or triggering to some. These insights immediately clicked. We practiced slowing down my speech by 50%, and for the first time, I understood how powerful (and necessary) that shift can be. A simple but radical change — and one I have already tried at the work meeting and felt the difference, not only by myself but also by other people. Great start. Looking forward to what’s ahead. Thank you, Sara.

Elena, 2 lessons with Sara

Knowledgeable and experienced tutor

Sara is very knowledgeable and understands the student strengths/weaknesses and plan her coaching accordingly. My student was able to improve 100 points in reading/writing portion with her coaching in less than 10 classes.

Vishwa, 14 lessons with Sara
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