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Veteran college instructor/writing coach/ACT/SAT tutor
James W.

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I am a veteran college composition teacher and copy editor who can help you with all stages of the writing process and get you the grade you deserve. While my academic specialty is American Studies and American Literature, I am qualified to handle most writing and research assignments at the high school, undergraduate and graduate level. For those students who are seeking ACT/SAT test help, I have tutored students in the English and Reading sections for three years and developed a strategic...

I am a veteran college composition teacher and copy editor who can help you with all stages of the writing process and get you the grade you deserve. While my academic specialty is American Studies and American Literature, I am qualified to handle most writing and research assignments at the high school, undergraduate and graduate level. For those students who are seeking ACT/SAT test help, I have tutored students in the English and Reading sections for three years and developed a strategic approach that has routinely earned my students four to six point gains on the ACT English and Reading sections. I am also an Illinois Board certified teacher who has worked with students of all backgrounds and ability levels.

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Education

University of Iowa
English
Governors State University
Graduate Coursework
Concordia University
Graduate Coursework
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College Counseling

College Counseling

As a high school English teacher who has helped many juniors and seniors craft their college application letters, I am qualified to help students through all the stages of the writing process, from brainstorming, outlining, crafting and revising. I have a solid grasp of what college admission officials are looking for in student admission essays (originality, honesty and mature insight) and--perhaps, even more importantly--what turns them off (cliches and trite platitudes). I can help students write essays that pop and demand attention.
English

English

I hold a MA in English and I have taught high school and college English for over 15 years. I am an Illinois Board of Education certified teacher. For several years, I taught at the College of DuPage's Center for Independent Learning, where I refined a student-centered, one-on-on teaching approach.
Grammar

Grammar

Business and Technical Writing Freelance Editor
Literature

Literature

I have taught all levels of literature-based English curriculum at the high school level for nearly 15 years. Also, for the past seven years, I have taught a Survey of American Literature course at Joliet Junior College. I hold a MA in English with an emphasis on literary studies.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have proofread and copy edited well over a hundred college admissions essays and applications for law school, medical school, internships and scholarships. I have also taught Business Writing at The College of DuPage and Harper College for five years. Outside of the academic world, I have edited countless business documents.
Writing

Writing

I have taught college composition and research-based composition for nearly 20 years.
American History
Reading
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AMAZING!

I really like Jim’s work and I would really recommend him! He help me exactly the way I need it.

Shivin, 4 lessons with James

Great Strategies!

James's strategies on how to approach the ACT/SAT tests have been eye opening and he taught them very well. I hope he will continue to keep up the good work.

Weihua, 1 lesson with James

James is highly knowledgeable about his subject matter and strategies

He strengthened my son's reading and writing skills for the ACT. His positive approach helped him build confidence to do his best.

Dianne, 3 lessons with James

Excellent teacher. Very good at explaining transitions.

Jim is a pro! Very good at getting to the point in a way you will understand. Highly recommend him.

Luke, 71 lessons with James
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Response time: 31 minutes
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