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ESL tutor, Editor, Writing and SAT Coach
Sarah F.

4.8 (53 ratings)

228 hours tutoring

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I am an experienced writer, editor, ESL tutor, and SAT coach. I graduated cum laude from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in English Literature, and my background includes copyediting case studies for professors at Harvard Business School and editing application essays for aspiring graduate students, as well as several years coaching high school students on the verbal part of the SAT.

I have tutored speakers of English as a Second Language with various levels of fluency since 2009,...

I am an experienced writer, editor, ESL tutor, and SAT coach. I graduated cum laude from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in English Literature, and my background includes copyediting case studies for professors at Harvard Business School and editing application essays for aspiring graduate students, as well as several years coaching high school students on the verbal part of the SAT.

I have tutored speakers of English as a Second Language with various levels of fluency since 2009, and in 2010, I earned a certificate from the Boston Language Institute in the Cambridge method of teaching English as a Foreign Language. My work as a teacher and editor is particularly gratifying, as it allows me to combine my passion for language with the opportunity to help others fulfill their life's goals.

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Mount Holyoke
English Literature
Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
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Acting

Acting

I have extensive experience acting and directing in local theatre companies. Among my favorite roles are Hermione in “The Winter’s Tale” and Ariel in “The Tempest.” During my college years, I played Laura in “The Glass Menagerie,” Blanche in “A Streetcar Named Desire” and many other Tennessee Williams characters. I have performed in Boston, at the Boston Playwright’s Theatre, as well as many venues on the North Shore. Since my experience ranges from Shakespeare to contemporary work, I can help actors give their best performance in plays using language from any era.
Ballet

Ballet

I have been teaching ballet for children and adults for over 25 years. I currently teach at the Marblehead School of Ballet, among other studios on the North Shore of Massachusetts. My training was with the Hartford Ballet Company in Hartford, Connecticut, as well as with the Hartford Conservatory. I have studied with Edward Villella, of New York City Ballet, as well as William Anderson, of American Ballet Theater.
English

English

I have worked as a freelance writer and editor for many years. Among my favorite assignments was editing case studies for the Harvard Business School. I bring that experience to my work as a tutor, helping my students express their ideas elegantly and eloquently, while preserving what is unique about each student's individual voice.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

My TOEFL training is in the interrogatory method. I have helped many adults to improve their spoken and written English and to achieve major life goals, such as passing the United States citizenship test, or the entrance exam to a nursing program.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have been a writing coach for many years, coaching students ranging in age from elementary school through graduate school. Among the most rewarding experiences in my career as a writing coach has been helping my students to write “the best essay of their lives,” as one student told me. My goal as a teacher is to help my students express their ideas elegantly and eloquently, while keeping what is unique about their own voice.
Grammar

Grammar

I have many years of experience as a freelance copy editor, editing case studies for Harvard Business School.
Literature

Literature

I have written essays on American and English literature for my undergraduate degree at Mount Holyoke College, where I wrote an honors thesis on Vladimir Nabokov. I also did graduate work at Harvard, where I wrote papers analyzing the work of Henry James, among others.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have helped many students improve their SAT scores by as many as 100 points, just by showing them the strategies necessary to answer the Reading questions more quickly and with greater accuracy.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I have helped many of my students improve their SAT Writing scores by as many as 100 points, simply by teaching them the strategies with which they can answer the questions more quickly and accurately, without second-guessing themselves.
Theater

Theater

I have been acting and directing for many years, as well as teaching theatre classes for children and adults. Since December 2022, I have taught theatre at the Cambridge Senior Center in which we read plays and analyze them. The discussions range from the structure and meaning of each play to an analysis of performance values — considering the many elements that make a production, including costume and set design.
Writing

Writing

I have many years of experience as a writer and editor, helping professional writers polish their manuscripts for publication. My skills as a copy editor made me a sought-after freelancer for the professors at Harvard Business School.
Reading
SSAT
TOEFL
Vocabulary
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She is extremely patient, and my daughter feels like she is really learning!

My daughter has really enjoyed working with Sarah for SAT tutoring. She reports learning an enormous amount and has really enjoyed her sessions. She feels that the tutoring had given her much more confidence and is looking forward to continuing to work with her.

Sydney, 13 lessons with Sarah

kind, patient, up beat

Sarah was very up beat with my daughter. She kept the energy high and explained concepts thoroughly, all while being kind and patient. An excellent tutor!

Christina, 1 lesson with Sarah

SARAH IS SUCH AN ANGEL<3

Sara is extremely patient with my younger brother. She is so accommodating to my brother's learning disability. Sarah has a background in linguistics and it really shows when it comes to helping my brother with ESL. My brother is so picky but absolutely enjoys working with Sarah. I highly recommend her!

Hala, 1 lesson with Sarah

Excellent teacher

Sarah was so helpful with my daughter’s English homework, made her think , analyzed and explore ideas! She was incredible supportive and patient. My daughter told me that she is so smart and encouraged her

Karina, 5 lessons with Sarah

Patient, engaging and knowledgeable

Sarah has been an excellent tutor for my high-schooler. Guiding my son how to write better essays, she starts by discussion on the topic to ensure that he has the knowledge required to formulate his thesis and develop his arguments. Sarah's approach to tutoring is very thorough and tailored. She guides the student through the writing process as opposed to editing the paper already written. My son finds lessons with Sarah extremely helpful.

Kate, 8 lessons with Sarah
Tutor responded:

Dear Kate, Thank you so much for this wonderful recommendation! I truly appreciate it, and I am so glad to know that Axel is enjoying our tutoring sessions and that he finds them helpful! Warmest wishes, Sarah

Versatile and enthusiast tutor

Our kids love to learn and spend time with Sarah. She prepares each an every class and makes the lessons very active so the kids are fully engaged for 2 hours. Many thanks Sarah!!!

Alberto, 2 lessons with Sarah

English

Good teacher. Very patient. She tried to teach my son “how to think”, not just how to get homework done.

Irfan, 63 lessons with Sarah

Upbeat and ready to work!

Sarah is currently preparing my son to take the ISEE exam. She makes the most of her time with him and stays on track with increasing his vocabulary and test taking skills. She’s very pleasant and upbeat.

Sheena, 6 lessons with Sarah

So pleased

I am so pleased with Sara. Today she taught me about dependent and independent clause, verb agreement and a way of pronouncing some words. I had a great time and lesson.

Abeba, 2 lessons with Sarah

Very professional and knowledgeable.

Sarah is providing a very logical approach to SAT preparation for our son. She is clear and focused on her instruction. He enjoyed his first session and looks forward to future sessions.

John, 8 lessons with Sarah
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