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Writing coach, editing, grammar, APA, MLA
Natalie K.

4.9 (132 ratings)

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My primary focus is students in Middle School, High School and College, as well as adults returning to college, with a focus on writing. I have edited two PhD dissertations, edited Master's thesis and Capstone Projects. I have assisted High School Students in writing college essays, and worked on SAT/ACT reading and writing skills to prepare them for not just the test, but the College Level writing and reading skills needed to be successful. I am proficient in APA formatting and assist the...

My primary focus is students in Middle School, High School and College, as well as adults returning to college, with a focus on writing. I have edited two PhD dissertations, edited Master's thesis and Capstone Projects. I have assisted High School Students in writing college essays, and worked on SAT/ACT reading and writing skills to prepare them for not just the test, but the College Level writing and reading skills needed to be successful. I am proficient in APA formatting and assist the student in all aspects of writing.

I am patient with students who have a different learning style and love to encourage students who do not like to read by giving them a purpose for reading. I have been a teaching assistant in a middle school setting for 20 years. I have worked with students in the reading department doing interventions for fluency and comprehension skills. I also have classroom experience in literature, science, and history. I have also been a head coach for the Science Olympiad Team and coached 4-5 events with our school winning 4th place in State. I have also raised a daughter on the autism spectrum who graduated from the University of Dubuque and who recently completed her Masters in Social Work from Saint Mary's University in Minnesota and who is working as a LSW for a local agency.

I received BA in Liberal and Integrative Studies from the University of Illinois, Springfield. My prior corporate experience utilized writing text for advertising as well as editing and typesetting service manuals and owners manuals.

My daughter and I have written a book about autism and have spoken to corporate groups. Prior to becoming a teaching assistant I worked in the electronics industry, video game industry, and newspaper industry. I have proofreading experience, copywriting experience and often help students understand why they are learning the things they are learning and how they can be applied to real world situations.

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Education

University of Illinois Springfield
Liberal Arts

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: For Thesis, Capstone, or PhD Dissertations, expect a minimum of 5-10 hours of editing.
  • Lesson cancellation: 8 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/10/2013

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT English

ACT English

I have assisted High School Students in preparing for these tests, not by rote work, but by taking apart passages through comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I have helped many students with reading and grammar passages to help them prepare for the SAT/ACT tests. These skills also translate into better scores in college writing and reading. I use current available passages and work through vocabulary skills, fiction, non-fiction text and work on main idea, main argument, supporting evidence, etc.
American History

American History

I have been helping students with U.S. History and studying and passing both he U.S. Constitution test and the Illinois State Constitution. I have also assisted adult college students with on-line history classes, DBQ (Data Base Questions) and primary source documents. Together with my writing experience, I feel my background is supportive and knowledgeable.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have raised a daughter with autism. At age three she could only navigate life with a picture schedule. Through OT/PT and speech therapy, countless hours of reading a preparation she is now 16 and mainstreamed completely in high school. She has gone to Europe on her own (with school for class credit) and is planning on going to college. I have worked with many children of various ages with autism and Aspergers.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been a teaching assistant in a middle school setting for 6 years. Although I am currently working with 7th graders, I have worked with 2nd-4th grade special education students. I feel that I have the skills associated with the lower grades since I am assisting students at the 7th grade level. I also did many study guides and adaptations for my daughter with autism when she was in K-6th and have kept most of the flash cards and study guides I used with her throughout these grades.
Grammar

Grammar

Being a writing coach also requires the teacher to have grammar skills and vocabulary knowledge to lead the student into successful expression within the English Language.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have experience with Public Speaking as I was a marketing manager who used to give speeches to rooms of 100+ people. I also have helped students prepare speeches for classes and put together their power points. I recently took a college level public speaking class to utilize all the current technology and have various rubrics to work with.
Reading

Reading

I have experience with history, science and literature text as well as the skills required for inferencing, prediction, main idea, supporting detail and writing essays and term papers. I can work on your student's homework, or bring in additional work sheets to help improve their skills.
Study Skills

Study Skills

In my current position as teaching assistant one of my duties is to come up with study guides to help students with IEP's and who are in interventions. I have developed U.S. and Illinois Constitution Study Guides, Science Study Guides and History Study Guides. I also work with students in reading their novels and helping them with understanding content and vocabulary.
Writing

Writing

As I have extensive work experience in writing, both in editing technical manuals, writing user manuals, writing copy for advertising material as well as speech writing, my practical knowledge of the written word goes beyond writing in the classroom. I have also published two books with Trafford Publishing on Special Diets for Autism and co-authored a book with my daughter about life on the autism spectrum. Finishing school online with the University of Illinois Springfield has given me 21st Century knowledge of the newest forms for writing such as MLA and APA. I have consistently edited high school, college level, and even graduate school papers helping the students achieve success in succinct writing.
Elementary Science
English

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Great tutor!

I'm very happy that I found Natalie. I don't like to write but she makes me want to write and that's a miracle! I have ADHD and she knows exactly how to explain things in a way that I can understand.

Cindy, 79 lessons with Natalie

Knowledgeable, professional and patient tutor

Natalie edited and proofread dissertation. She was professional, patient and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend her to any one who needs tutoring with writing, APA , editing and proofreading. She was outstanding!!!!!!

Colleen, 8 lessons with Natalie

A great tutor that has the patience of a saint

I needed immediate help to revise a PhD paper that was destined to get a failing grade. Natalie responded to my Wyzant email promptly, and we schedule a meeting within 2 days. I brought everything I thought we needed to the meeting and so did Natalie. After reading my paper, and the scoring guide we were ready to began work. Natalie spent hours with me describing the issues my instructor found in the original paper, and why the issues had occurred. I began to see my flaws in the paper, therefore immediately starting working to make the corrections. Throughout the many hours, Natalie remained very patient, stating "we will be here for as long as it takes." The revised paper got a (A) thanks to Natalie's tutoring. I am so grateful that she responded to my email, and I plan on working with her from this point on. Thanks Natalie.

Sarah, 55 lessons with Natalie

Knowledgable tutor for college prep

Natalie worked with my daughter on preparing for college. They focused on reading and writing skills. She was extremely helpful and organized. She had lessons prepared that were tailored to my daughters learning style and needs. She had many great strategies that can be applied to any subject. She gave her good resources to help throughout college and by the end of summer my daughter was able to write a college essay successful. I would highly recommend Natalie!

Sheila, 19 lessons with Natalie

Excellent tutor

Excellent tutor. She has explained for me all the necessary processes I need to follow. She teaches me the rules of writing and it helps me improve my skills.

Sunitha, 7 lessons with Natalie

Glad We Found Natalie!

Great tutor for my son. She accommodates his lessons to meet his interests and his needs! He stays interested so he wants to go to his lessons.

Dana, 13 lessons with Natalie

A great teacher.

I cannot believe how well my son is doing with only a few lessons from Natalie. He has a new and positive outlook on school. Thank You! My son's overall self confidence is also 100% better.

Sam, 8 lessons with Natalie
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