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Barbara E.

Expert Reading and Writing Specialist

Expert Reading and Writing Specialist

$40/hour

4.9 (41 ratings)

About Barbara

Bio

About Me:
I am a retired teacher with over twenty years of experience and a long history of success in working with students who were struggling to read and write. I have a Master's degree in Reading and Writing K-12, and certification in both Elementary Education and Reading. With my experience and rapport with students, I can make a difference in your child's academic life. My goal is to make sure that every student learns to the best of his or her ability. In addition, I am an author...

About Me:
I am a retired teacher with over twenty years of experience and a long history of success in working with students who were struggling to read and write. I have a Master's degree in Reading and Writing K-12, and certification in both Elementary Education and Reading. With my experience and rapport with students, I can make a difference in your child's academic life. My goal is to make sure that every student learns to the best of his or her ability. In addition, I am an author with three published books. Two are novels and one is a poetry book.

My Methods:
I work with students one on one building on their strengths and instilling in them the joy of learning by starting with what they know and constantly encouraging them. As long as a student is engaged and enjoying what they are doing they will learn. For example, I help them with their homework by reteaching anything they missed and making sure they have a full understanding of the assignment. I use a variety of methods depending on what your child needs to help him or her attain their goals.

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Education

SUNY Cortland, NY
undergrad
Manhattanville College
Masters

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person and online
  • Hourly Rate: $40 for in-person / $40 for online
  • Travel policy: Within 2 miles of Stamford, CT 06902
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's in Reading and Writing and I have taken several linguistics courses to help people with their speech. I was the Coordinator for foreign students and one of my jobs was to help them with pronunciation.
Grammar,

Grammar

While obtaining my Master's in Reading and Writing K-12, I took several graduate level classes dealing with using grammar correctly. I have a lot of experience editing manuscripts for professional publication and a working knowledge of grammar rules. I am a published author and must proofread my own work very carefully before it is published.
Proofreading

Proofreading

In addition to having my Masters in Reading and Writing K-12, I am an editor for two publishers and have been doing this for many years. Also, I am an author with two novels and a poetry book.

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I taught elementary grades K-7 for over 17 years with tenure in grade 4. I have permanent certification in Elementary Common Branches K-6 and permanent certification in Reading K-12.
Grammar,

Grammar

While obtaining my Master's in Reading and Writing K-12, I took several graduate level classes dealing with using grammar correctly. I have a lot of experience editing manuscripts for professional publication and a working knowledge of grammar rules. I am a published author and must proofread my own work very carefully before it is published.
Phonics,

Phonics

I have been a Reading Specialist and have taught phonics to students of all ages. My teaching involved working with students who needed a great deal of phonics work to bring them up to the correct reading level.
Reading,

Reading

I have Permanent Reading certification for Grades K-12 and I have worked as both a Literacy Specialist and a Reading teacher. My Masters is in Reading and Writing. For several years I have worked as a private tutor and I have been tutoring students from all elementary grades.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have been a teacher for almost 20 years and have also been a Reading Specialist. I am very familiar with teaching study skills to all age students. I have a Masters in Reading and Writing K-12 and I have had several classes to help students learn study skills. As a graduate student it was necessary to have good study skills for optimum learning.
Vocabulary

English

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's in Reading and Writing and I have taken several linguistics courses to help people with their speech. I was the Coordinator for foreign students and one of my jobs was to help them with pronunciation.
Grammar,

Grammar

While obtaining my Master's in Reading and Writing K-12, I took several graduate level classes dealing with using grammar correctly. I have a lot of experience editing manuscripts for professional publication and a working knowledge of grammar rules. I am a published author and must proofread my own work very carefully before it is published.
Literature,

Literature

I have a background in American and English literature and a Masters in Reading and Writing K-12. In addition, I am the author of a young adult novel recently published.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

In addition to having my Masters in Reading and Writing K-12, I am an editor for two publishers and have been doing this for many years. Also, I am an author with two novels and a poetry book.
Reading,

Reading

I have Permanent Reading certification for Grades K-12 and I have worked as both a Literacy Specialist and a Reading teacher. My Masters is in Reading and Writing. For several years I have worked as a private tutor and I have been tutoring students from all elementary grades.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have a Masters in Reading and Writing K-12 and I have been both a Literacy Specialist and a Reading teacher. I have a great deal of experience teaching students to take tests and I am very familiar with the SAT Reading exam.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I am very familiar with test formats and have had courses in instructing students on how to succeed on the SAT tests. I am a published author and a former Writing teacher.
Writing,

Writing

I have a Masters in Reading and Writing and experience in teaching writing. I am a published author with a young adult novel.
Vocabulary

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I taught elementary grades K-7 for over 17 years with tenure in grade 4. I have permanent certification in Elementary Common Branches K-6 and permanent certification in Reading K-12.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's in Reading and Writing and I have taken several linguistics courses to help people with their speech. I was the Coordinator for foreign students and one of my jobs was to help them with pronunciation.
Reading,

Reading

I have Permanent Reading certification for Grades K-12 and I have worked as both a Literacy Specialist and a Reading teacher. My Masters is in Reading and Writing. For several years I have worked as a private tutor and I have been tutoring students from all elementary grades.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have a Masters in Reading and Writing K-12 and I have been both a Literacy Specialist and a Reading teacher. I have a great deal of experience teaching students to take tests and I am very familiar with the SAT Reading exam.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have been a teacher for almost 20 years and have also been a Reading Specialist. I am very familiar with teaching study skills to all age students. I have a Masters in Reading and Writing K-12 and I have had several classes to help students learn study skills. As a graduate student it was necessary to have good study skills for optimum learning.
Writing

Writing

I have a Masters in Reading and Writing and experience in teaching writing. I am a published author with a young adult novel.

Language

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's in Reading and Writing and I have taken several linguistics courses to help people with their speech. I was the Coordinator for foreign students and one of my jobs was to help them with pronunciation.

Most Popular

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I taught elementary grades K-7 for over 17 years with tenure in grade 4. I have permanent certification in Elementary Common Branches K-6 and permanent certification in Reading K-12.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's in Reading and Writing and I have taken several linguistics courses to help people with their speech. I was the Coordinator for foreign students and one of my jobs was to help them with pronunciation.
Reading,

Reading

I have Permanent Reading certification for Grades K-12 and I have worked as both a Literacy Specialist and a Reading teacher. My Masters is in Reading and Writing. For several years I have worked as a private tutor and I have been tutoring students from all elementary grades.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have been a teacher for almost 20 years and have also been a Reading Specialist. I am very familiar with teaching study skills to all age students. I have a Masters in Reading and Writing K-12 and I have had several classes to help students learn study skills. As a graduate student it was necessary to have good study skills for optimum learning.
Writing

Writing

I have a Masters in Reading and Writing and experience in teaching writing. I am a published author with a young adult novel.

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's in Reading and Writing and I have taken several linguistics courses to help people with their speech. I was the Coordinator for foreign students and one of my jobs was to help them with pronunciation.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have been a teacher for almost 20 years and have also been a Reading Specialist. I am very familiar with teaching study skills to all age students. I have a Masters in Reading and Writing K-12 and I have had several classes to help students learn study skills. As a graduate student it was necessary to have good study skills for optimum learning.

Special Needs

Phonics,

Phonics

I have been a Reading Specialist and have taught phonics to students of all ages. My teaching involved working with students who needed a great deal of phonics work to bring them up to the correct reading level.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have been a teacher for almost 20 years and have also been a Reading Specialist. I am very familiar with teaching study skills to all age students. I have a Masters in Reading and Writing K-12 and I have had several classes to help students learn study skills. As a graduate student it was necessary to have good study skills for optimum learning.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I taught elementary grades K-7 for over 17 years with tenure in grade 4. I have permanent certification in Elementary Common Branches K-6 and permanent certification in Reading K-12.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's in Reading and Writing and I have taken several linguistics courses to help people with their speech. I was the Coordinator for foreign students and one of my jobs was to help them with pronunciation.
GED,

GED

I am qualified to help you pass your GED test and receive your diploma.
Reading,

Reading

I have Permanent Reading certification for Grades K-12 and I have worked as both a Literacy Specialist and a Reading teacher. My Masters is in Reading and Writing. For several years I have worked as a private tutor and I have been tutoring students from all elementary grades.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have been a teacher for almost 20 years and have also been a Reading Specialist. I am very familiar with teaching study skills to all age students. I have a Masters in Reading and Writing K-12 and I have had several classes to help students learn study skills. As a graduate student it was necessary to have good study skills for optimum learning.
Writing

Writing

I have a Masters in Reading and Writing and experience in teaching writing. I am a published author with a young adult novel.

Test Preparation

GED,

GED

I am qualified to help you pass your GED test and receive your diploma.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have a Masters in Reading and Writing K-12 and I have been both a Literacy Specialist and a Reading teacher. I have a great deal of experience teaching students to take tests and I am very familiar with the SAT Reading exam.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I am very familiar with test formats and have had courses in instructing students on how to succeed on the SAT tests. I am a published author and a former Writing teacher.

Examples of Expertise

Barbara has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 3 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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All reviews patient and helpful helpful patient

Great tutor

She has been helping my 3rd grade boy. Been very patient and helpful with his reading. I would recommend her with anyone who needs help with reading.

Wade, 6 lessons with Barbara
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