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English UMCP College Professor
Karen K.

1,358 hours tutoring

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About Karen


Bio

Hello. I have 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages. *** I specialize in SAT prep, AP language and composition, reading, and writing.***I am certified in English and special education. I have taught all types of writing classes, literature courses, reading, and ESOL courses. I can assist you with writing papers, researching, editing, proofreading, formatting, vocabulary, reading, SAT preparation, AP English prep, sentence structure, tests or papers related to literature,...

Hello. I have 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages. *** I specialize in SAT prep, AP language and composition, reading, and writing.***I am certified in English and special education. I have taught all types of writing classes, literature courses, reading, and ESOL courses. I can assist you with writing papers, researching, editing, proofreading, formatting, vocabulary, reading, SAT preparation, AP English prep, sentence structure, tests or papers related to literature, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and more. I also teach oral communication to international students. If you have any questions, please write me.


Education

UB
English
Salisbury University
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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  • Hourly Rate: $100
  • Rate details: Special Tutoring Rates: Discuss with me on an individual basis.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

I have taught and tutored students with IEP's in middle school, high school, and even college. Currently, about half of my students have IEP's. I have taken special education courses and workshops. I have a lot of experience working with ADHD kids. I know that if they are on medicine, there are certain times they perform better. Also, they need to keep both their minds and hands busy when learning. They often need redirection as well.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I am certified in special education, but I also worked at a school for kids with various learning disabilities for two years full-time, named Chelsea School. I worked with many kids who were dyslexic and had to make accommodations for them.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master's Degree in English: Composition and Rhetoric (Writing) and Teaching English as a Second Langauge
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

First, I took speech classes in both high school and college. Second, I know how to public speak from experience, as I have taught for middle school, high school, and college students for 20 years now. Lastly, I have taught an oral communication class at a community college before.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I am certified in special education, but I also have worked 2 years full-time at a school for kids with special needs. They all had IEPs or 504s. Some had intellectual disabilities, some autistic, some physical disabilities, and some emotional issues.
Algebra 1
Elementary Math
English
GED
Grammar
GRE
Literature
Proofreading
Reading
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
Spelling
Study Skills
TOEFL
Vocabulary
Writing

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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4.9 (102 ratings)
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Reviews

A great communicator with kids!

We have had Karen's tutoring for English reading comprehension and story summarization. Karen first quickly found out how to connect to our 9 years old son, and then step-by-step taught him the elements of a story. That helped comprehension greatly and paved the road for easier remembering and verbalizing. It was continued by writing assignments. They had quite a bot of fun as well, with load giggles while maintaining respect. We have been really happy and grateful.

Alireza, 36 lessons with Karen

If you're looking for a SAT tutor, I recommend Karen!

Here are just a few reasons why she stands out: Expert knowledge: Karen is extremely knowledgeable about the new SAT test format and content. Clear and patient instruction: she excels in explaining concepts clearly and patiently, making them easy to understand. Flexible scheduling: Karen is very accommodating with scheduling, which is perfect if you have children with busy schedules. Extensive practice materials: she provides a wealth of practice exercises to ensure thorough preparation. Competitive pricing: Karen offers her great tutoring services at very competitive rates. I couldn't be more pleased with the progress she has helped build in my child. Thank you, Karen, for your dedication and support!

Francesca, 7 lessons with Karen

Very Effective tutor

Reviewed reading comprehension passages for GRE. Karen helped me better think through the passages and recognize the important details. We also reviewed some vocabulary

Alex, 11 lessons with Karen

great tutor

Karen works great with my son who has a very short attention span. She makes it fun and keeps him engaged she’s wonderful thus far.

Ashley, 8 lessons with Karen

Best ELA teacher

Very thorough , challenge my daughter and prepare her well with good assignments . She is always prepared in terms of what to cover in every session , gives appropriate assignments and I can see my daughter grow in confidence with every session

Ankit, 78 lessons with Karen

amazing thorough and patient teacher

Ms. Karen is a understanding and honest teacher. She looks at your ideas and tweaks them to sound better while explaining why. She is a very patient and over all helpful teacher.

Autumn, 2 lessons with Karen

knowlegeable and patient english tutor

Karen reviewed weakness in my son's grammar section . She gave him more examples of concepts she was teaching him and assessed his reading skills. Higly recommend

Fred, 21 lessons with Karen

Very patient and dedicated

My son enjoyed meeting Karen. She took her time with him and he responded well. She worked on reading comprehension Looking forward to continuing working with Karen.

Marina, 1 lesson with Karen

A Wonderful Tutor

Karen has been a wonderful tutor. She was able to quickly understand my son and his needs. She tailored her classes so that he worked hard and at the same time was able to boost his confidence.

Jonathan, 6 lessons with Karen

Excellent Tutor

Karen has been working with my middle schooler on writing, grammar and building her vocabulary. She is very patient and thorough in her approach. My daughter is very comfortable working with her and is applying strategies and knowledge from Karen in her school and external exam studies.

Nicola, 5 lessons with Karen
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