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Expert Editing & Editorial Services; SAT Tutoring
Joan K.

15 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $75

About Joan


Bio

Expert Editing & Editorial Services:

With more than two decades of proven success as a professional writer and editor of eighteen published books, as well as countless academic papers, marketing materials and business reports, my credentials clearly demonstrate the extensive experience, acknowledged expertise, and unfailing commitment necessary to help you achieve success with your project in a timely, stress-free process of respectful collaboration.

I graduated after three years from...

Expert Editing & Editorial Services:

With more than two decades of proven success as a professional writer and editor of eighteen published books, as well as countless academic papers, marketing materials and business reports, my credentials clearly demonstrate the extensive experience, acknowledged expertise, and unfailing commitment necessary to help you achieve success with your project in a timely, stress-free process of respectful collaboration.

I graduated after three years from Connecticut College with Honors, and Distinction on my thesis, and did my graduate work at Yale. My reputation for outstanding skills in editing is fully established.

I would be delighted to help you prepare your manuscript for publication, submission for academic review, or personal distribution to family, friends, or colleagues. My work is focussed on ensuring that your manuscript – of whatever length and complexity – conveys maximum impact through clarity, seamless narrative and organizational cohesion, while respecting appropriate rules of grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

You will have my full attention and the timely completion of your final manuscript. Confident that working together will result in your achieving the goals you have for a successful outcome for your project, I am eager to be of service to you!

SAT Tutoring:

With extensive tutoring experience and proven success as a professional communications specialist, I'm dedicated to helping you achieve your greatest success on the English SAT, or simply focus on increasing your verbal and written proficiency in English. For the test we focus on sharpening your essay writing skills, building vocabulary, improving grammar and reading comprehension, understanding test format and developing strategies for best performance. My goal is to educate, empower, and encourage you to find and execute the best in yourself as you develop self-confidence and trust in your ability to succeed. My greatest strengths as your mentor are my ability to relate to you as unique and


Education

Connecticut College New London CT
American History
Yale University
Graduate Coursework

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $75
  • Travel policy: Within 25 miles of Washington Depot, CT 06794
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 3/24/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

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Approved Subjects

English

English

Proven expertise in all areas of English to improve all necessary skills and build maximum self-confidence in reading comprehension, writing effectively, and building vocabulary.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

Expertise in: Test taking strategies Building vocabulary Increasing reading comprehension Writing effective and compelling essays
Writing

Writing

Wrote and edited more than a dozen published books. Tutored adults students for more than two decades. Particularly effective with guiding students who are writing academic papers. Truly enjoy tutoring and have proven success in doing so.
Grammar
Proofreading
Vocabulary
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Knowledgable and truly cares about the student

Joan has had a positive impact on my daughter's outlook towards taking the SAT exam. She is patient, knowledgeable and gears her lessons to the learning style of her student. Both my daughter and I highly recommend Joan as a tutor.

Annette, 6 lessons with Joan
Hourly Rate: $75
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