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30-Year Licensed AP English Teacher | College Essays, SAT, AP Lang/Lit
Marc F.

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I'm a Massachusetts-licensed English teacher with 30 years of classroom experience in public schools, where I taught AP English Language, AP English Literature, Honors, and College Prep English to students in grades 9 through 12. I hold degrees from NYU, UMass Amherst, and a master's from Salem State University, and I'm an IXL Certified tutor and a member of NCTE and the National Tutoring Association. During my teaching career I also built and coached a competitive Speech and Debate program,...

I'm a Massachusetts-licensed English teacher with 30 years of classroom experience in public schools, where I taught AP English Language, AP English Literature, Honors, and College Prep English to students in grades 9 through 12. I hold degrees from NYU, UMass Amherst, and a master's from Salem State University, and I'm an IXL Certified tutor and a member of NCTE and the National Tutoring Association. During my teaching career I also built and coached a competitive Speech and Debate program, which shaped how I teach argument, rhetoric, and clear thinking under pressure. Now retired from the classroom, I tutor one-on-one in the areas I know best: college application essays, SAT Reading and Writing, and AP English.

My approach is structured and transparent. For college essays, I guide students through a complete process from brainstorming to final draft, with the goal of producing an essay that genuinely sounds like the student rather than a committee. For SAT Reading and Writing, I teach from a skills-based system I built myself, where every question type maps to a named skill, a targeted drill, and matched official College Board practice, so students and parents always know exactly what we're working on and why. For AP Language and Literature, I draw on decades of teaching the actual courses, including rhetorical analysis, argument writing, close reading, and timed essays, and I know what AP readers reward.

Students describe my sessions as organized, patient, and direct. I've worked successfully with a wide range of learners, from students who need confidence and structure to advanced writers aiming for top scores, and I tailor pacing to each student. Every session ends with a clear next step, so progress is visible from week to week.

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Education

NYU and UMASS Amherst
English
Salem State University
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: Rate applies to all subjects, online or in person. Ask about discounted packages for full college essay cycles (5+ sessions) and SAT prep blocks. No charge for brief email check-ins.
  • Lesson cancellation: 0 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/27/2025

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ADHD

ADHD

I’m a Master’s-level English educator with 30+ years of experience teaching AP English and coaching students through advanced reading and writing. I’ve mentored 396+ gifted learners and guided 1,000+ college essays, helping students build confidence and clarity in their work. My approach is structured and highly individualized, which supports many students with ADD/ADHD through clear routines, step-by-step scaffolding, and practical organization strategies. I focus on academic skills and executive-function supports (planning, outlining, drafting, revision) to help students follow through and succeed.
Common Core

Common Core

I’m a Master’s-level English educator with 30+ years of experience teaching reading, writing, and literature aligned to rigorous academic standards. I help students master Common Core ELA skills like close reading, evidence-based writing, argument, vocabulary, and grammar—while building confidence and independence. I’ve mentored 396+ gifted learners and guided 1,000+ college essays, so I’m highly experienced at moving students from “I don’t know what to say” to clear, organized, well-supported writing. My instruction is structured and personalized, with step-by-step scaffolding and practical strategies students can use across classes and tests.
Debate

Debate

With 30 years of English teaching experience, I've spent my career developing students' critical thinking, persuasive writing, and public speaking skills—the core foundations of successful debate. I've coached students in constructing logical arguments, analyzing opposing viewpoints, and articulating their ideas clearly and confidently under pressure. My expertise in rhetoric, argumentation, and evidence-based reasoning translates directly to debate instruction, where I help students master research strategies, rebuttal techniques, and effective delivery. Whether you're preparing for competitive debate tournaments or simply want to strengthen your argumentative skills, I provide structured guidance that builds both technical proficiency and authentic confidence.
English

English

I am a licensed MA english teacher with 30 years of experience.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I hold a Massachusetts teaching license in English and have spent 30 years teaching essay writing and composition to students across middle school, high school, and beyond, including in some of Boston's most challenging urban classrooms. My instruction covers the full writing process — from thesis development and argumentation to organization, evidence integration, and revision — with a particular strength in teaching students who struggle to find their voice on the page. I have developed original curriculum in academic argumentation and have coached students through personal essays, persuasive writing, literary analysis, and standardized test writing including SAT and AP-level work. Whether a student needs foundational paragraph structure or help crafting a college application essay, I meet them where they are and move them forward.
Literature

Literature

I hold a Massachusetts teaching license in English and have 30 years of experience teaching literature across multiple genres — including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and graphic narrative — to students from middle school through advanced high school and AP levels. My instruction emphasizes close reading, textual analysis, thematic interpretation, and connecting literature to broader historical, cultural, and social contexts, helping students move beyond plot summary to genuine critical engagement with texts. I have taught canonical works alongside contemporary and multicultural literature, with a strong commitment to helping students see themselves and their world reflected in what they read. Whether a student is working through a challenging novel for class, preparing for an AP Literature exam, or simply trying to learn how to read and discuss a text more deeply, I bring the experience and enthusiasm to meet them where they are.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I hold a Massachusetts teaching license in English and have 30 years of experience developing the reading comprehension and analytical skills that the SAT Reading section demands, including close reading, inference, evidence-based reasoning, and interpreting informational and literary texts. My approach goes beyond test tricks — I build the underlying literacy skills that make students genuinely stronger readers, which pays off not just on the SAT but in college coursework and beyond. I have worked with students across a wide range of starting points, from struggling readers who need foundational support to strong students looking to push their scores into the top percentiles. I am equally comfortable working through passage analysis, vocabulary in context, command of evidence questions, and time management strategies to help students feel confident and prepared on test day.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I hold a Massachusetts teaching license in English and have 30 years of experience teaching the grammar, usage, punctuation, and rhetorical skills that the SAT Writing section tests directly. My instruction goes beyond test prep drills — I teach students to understand why answers are correct, building the underlying language skills that make them stronger writers and editors across all academic contexts. I am equally comfortable working through subject-verb agreement, pronoun case, parallel structure, comma usage, and sentence logic as I am helping students develop the strategic reasoning needed to evaluate word choice, transition, and paragraph organization questions. Whether a student is starting from scratch or fine-tuning to push their score higher, I meet them where they are and give them the tools to perform with confidence on test day.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

As a 30-year veteran English teacher, I bring three decades of classroom expertise to one-on-one tutoring, specializing in helping students master writing, reading comprehension, and critical analysis. My teaching approach combines proven pedagogical methods with project-based learning strategies that make English engaging and relevant to students' lives. I've worked with diverse learners across all skill levels, developing personalized instruction that meets each student where they are and builds genuine confidence in their abilities. Whether you're preparing for standardized tests, tackling challenging literature, or strengthening your writing skills, I create a supportive, encouraging environment where students develop both competence and a lasting appreciation for the English language.
Writing

Writing

Title: Licensed ELA Teacher | Writing Coach & Composition, 30 Yrs Exp Qualifications: I hold a Massachusetts teaching license in English and have 30 years of experience teaching writing across all major forms — expository, argumentative, narrative, creative, and research-based — to students from middle school through advanced high school and beyond. My instruction covers every stage of the writing process, from generating and organizing ideas to drafting, revising, and editing for clarity, voice, and correctness, with particular strength in helping students who feel stuck or who struggle to put their thoughts into words. I have developed original writing curriculum, coached students through college application essays, personal statements, and standardized test writing, and worked with English language learners to build written fluency alongside academic writing skills. No matter where a student starts, my goal is to help them find their voice and write with confidence and purpose.
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Confidence growing in English

Marc has been tutoring my son for a few months, and it’s been a wonderful experience. My son has struggled with English (both reading and writing) since first grade. He recently started his freshman year in high school and asked me for extra help in English. Certainly, with an older brother applying to college and hearing many family dinner conversations about the process, he sees the connection between high school grades and the next phase. I wish that I would have discovered Marc and the Wyzant platform earlier, but my son's progress wasn't always clear during middle school and the post-COVID years. However, I believe we are in a better position now. I once worried that my son would not make it through 9th grade honors English, but with Marc's help I am more confident my son will succeed. My son and Marc have been mainly focused on reading concepts so far. Marc has helped our son move beyond surface-level understanding and start looking for deeper meaning in texts. Marc asks thoughtful, guiding questions that lead our son to figure things out on his own rather than just giving answers, helping him become a more independent learner. My son says that he feels more confident now when new texts are presented to him. Marc is very patient, kind, and encouraging, and connects very well with teenagers. Not only has he helped build our son’s self-esteem, but he’s also changed our son's attitude toward English. He used to never enjoy the subject, and it was difficult to get him to focus on assignments. However, I believe that is changing, as my son seems to want to ensure he completes the homework properly for the next tutoring session. I look forward to seeing my son's progress in writing as well as that has also been a challenging area. We’re very grateful for Marc's support and would highly recommend him to other families.

JACKIE, 18 lessons with Marc

Knowledgeable, Engaging, and Effective

Marc is very knowledgeable and a patient tutor. As someone that is new to learning debate, he bridges complex topics and makes concepts easy to understand. His lessons feel very structured and build upon getting to the end goal of learning different rhetoric techniques. For me, the lessons go beyond debate, and I can see how concepts learned in class are applied in every day life.

Andrew, 8 lessons with Marc
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