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Essay writing, reading strategies, college admissions, study skills/TM
Emily B.

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Hello. I am a private tutor for K - 12, college and adult students. My BA is in English/Literature & Communications. My MS is in publishing. My expertise is in showing students how to improve their writing skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary. Study skills, time management and organizational skills are other areas of my expertise, as well as tutoring for the common essay and supplemental questions for the college application. I offer a full range of services for all grades, and I...

Hello. I am a private tutor for K - 12, college and adult students. My BA is in English/Literature & Communications. My MS is in publishing. My expertise is in showing students how to improve their writing skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary. Study skills, time management and organizational skills are other areas of my expertise, as well as tutoring for the common essay and supplemental questions for the college application. I offer a full range of services for all grades, and I am a homework helper as well. Written expression is the most important skill to develop, because it is used to write reports and research papers in all academic subjects, as well as for test essay responses. I also tutor in researching, taking notes, study skills, organizational skills, time management, and assignment planning - all part of the package that promotes academic success. Tutors help students who want to achieve higher grades. I use fun methods to help the younger students become involved and motivated. To maximize their potential, I adapt my methods to appeal to the specific age of the student, his/her temperament, and learning style.
For the K - 1 student, I offer a program to supplement schoolwork, specifically how to write the alphabet and numbers, learn phonics, recall and write sight words, reading comprehension and sentence writing. I offer students in grades 1 - 3 support in reading comprehension, speech and writing, continued phonics, plus vocabulary, parts of speech, punctuation, spelling rules and proofreading skills. Because the student-teacher ratio in public school is often 25:1, students cannot receive the individual instruction they require when learning how to form the letters with the correct pencil grip. These skills are essential for developing legible handwriting. Many young learners need more time and repetition than they can receive during school to master these skills.

I hope to hear from you soon. I will travel to your home or local library up to a distance of 20 miles.

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Education

Pace University New York City
BA Literature Communications
Pace University - New York, NY
Masters
Book Publishing - Master's of Science
Graduate Coursework

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $75
  • Rate details: Rates change based on submission deadlines, time of meeting, commuting distance, and if tutoring more than one student at the same time.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 8/6/2016

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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College Counseling

College Counseling

As a college counselor and college essay writing coach, I possess a variety of talents and skills. I am conversant with the college admissions process and know what admissions officers are looking for in an essay and supplemental materials. I’ve attended high school meetings and worked with college guidance counselors to create the college list of reach, right fit and safety schools. I have interviewed high school students and have brainstormed with them to create a list of essay topics. As a creative thinker with excellent research and writing skills, I help students discover their passion and write about it. My credentials are a Bachelor of Arts in literature and communications and a Master of Science in publishing. I’ve worked as a reporter, interviewer and publicist, asking teens, adults and seniors about their vision, their passion and their goals. I’ve interviewed heads of companies about their organization, mission and corporate culture. I currently work as a substitute teacher and professional tutor, and because I understand a variety of student’s learning styles and personalities, I can guide them to achieve their potential. I listen, ask questions, suggest, advise, tutor and inspire. My passion is to help people help themselves.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I hold a New Jersey State certificate to work as a substitute teacher for grades K - 12 in New Jersey public and private schools. I have been working for two years in this capacity, mostly with K - 8th grade, my preference. I have just finished successfully tutoring a student who completed 1st grade. We worked on phonetics, reading and writing. I have also tutored another 1st grade student in reading comprehension and writing. Additionally, I have tutored a 6th grade student in writing, and a 3rd grade student in reading and writing, spelling and grammar.
English

English

Speech, reading and writing are part of English, in which I am certified. I can tutor in speech: how to pronounce letters, the beginning, middle and ending sounds. I've worked with pre-school and elementary school children in pronunciation of vowels, consonants and combinations of letters - sounding out loud and using rhymes and patterns in words to recognize similarities and differences. Speaking words while reading words and writing letters while pronouncing the sounds of letters are reinforcing methods for developing speech and word recognition. I have tutored privately in these areas, working with elementary school-aged children and I have worked for two years as a substitute teacher in K - 12 in language arts and communications classes.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have been successfully working for several years as a tutor through the Wyzant platform, proofreading all kinds of written materials as well as revising, editing and using rubrics to help students meet grade level expectations. My testimonials from parents are excellent. I have two degrees: a MS in publishing and a BA in literature and communications.
Reading

Reading

My qualifications as a tutor in reading comprehension are as follows: I have a BA Magna cum laude in Literature and Communications and a MS in Publishing. I am a substitute teacher K - 12 and teach language arts. I currently tutor students in grades K - 7 in reading comprehension working with all forms of literature (novels, poetry, essays, newspaper articles and standardized tests). I assist students in comprehending their textbook reading assignments in all subjects (history, science, math, health, language arts). I am familiar with the public and private school reading lists having working in both sector. I have worked as a newspaper reporter and as a publicist.
Spelling

Spelling

There are multiple ways to learn 4th grade spelling. I use the ones that the student feels most comfortable with. A 4th grade student is ready to learn spelling rules and I will emphasize learning these with a rhyme or song if that makes it easier and more fun. I also emphasize spelling aloud with repetition, because language is learned by hearing and speaking. The student must overcome shyness and speak loudly and clearly when reciting words and syllables. Additionally, writing the words carefully and using them in a sentence by speaking and writing will prepare the student for the spelling test. If the student has an iPod, I will supervise them to speak the word and the sentence and record their own voice. On the following days, they can listen to this recording and reinforce their learning. This is a helpful technology tool to use when in the car or on the school bus. Homework is checked carefully for neatness and accuracy.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Below is a brief outline of the "what and how" for my study skills teaching method. Different types of learners excel using particular study methods, but a little of everything goes a long way... Together we select the best practices from the following choices: Tricks help! Acronyms help you remember material, especially when students create their own. Recitation of notes, using an iPod to hear your own voice helps commit facts and notes to memory, flash cards help drill the facts into your visual and mental storehouse, practice writing short essays, sketch a picture/drawing with labels, a graph, a map, write an outline of class and chapter notes. GO TO the teacher and ask, "Hi, I'm just double checking; will this and this be on the test?" Make sure you know all the material to study. Get missed notes from when you were absent. Review past test formats and past errors - so you don't repeat them. Understand the question wording, i.e, explain with examples, show all work, choose the best answer... Plan ahead - block off study time on your calendar/organizer. Welcome to study skills. Develop a steady relationship with these tried and true methods. Good luck and remember to check your work!
Grammar
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Amazing Tutor for my two children!!

Two years ago, I was fortunate to find Ms. Emily B. to assist my son with revising his college application essays for scholarships and honors programs. My son received offers from all of the colleges to which he applied. We were overjoyed to have an exceptional essay instructor for him. My daughter is planning to apply to college this year. Of course, I went out to Ms. Emily B. to assist her with her college essays. My daughter was very busy on both academic and sport recruitment. Emily was very flexible in scheduling the classes with my daughter. She took totally 13 classes with Emily throughout her summer break. My daughter was able to complete high-quality essays for multiple colleges before her senior year classes began. She also learned some tips, tricks and techniques of writing from Emily. This will dramatically help her on her future academic achievement. Below is the testimonial from my daughter. "My name is Nathalie, and when I was searching for a college essay tutor, I wanted to find someone who could help me convey my ideas more effectively and elevate my writing. I found exactly what I was looking for in Emily's tutor sessions! She's professional, dedicated, and has great feedback on what to and not to add to my essays. She's also super encouraging! Emily has a great ability to understand my ideas and refine them! She encouraged me to dig deep into my experiences, which really made my essays meaningful. I would highly recommend Emily to anyone seeking a college essay tutor who can help them write an outstanding college essay."

Sheng-Te, 38 lessons with Emily

Amazing Tutor for my two children!!

Two years ago, I was fortunate to find Ms. Emily B. to assist my son with revising his college application essays for scholarships and honors programs. My son received offers from all of the colleges to which he applied. We were overjoyed to have an exceptional essay instructor for him. My daughter is planning to apply to college this year. Of course, I went out to Ms. Emily B. to assist her with her college essays. My daughter was very busy on both academic and sport recruitment. Emily was very flexible in scheduling the classes with my daughter. She took totally 13 classes with Emily throughout her summer break. My daughter was able to complete high-quality essays for multiple colleges before her senior year classes begain. She also learned some tips, tricks and techniques of writing from Emily. This will dramatically help her on her future academic achievement. Below is the testimonial from my daughter. "My name is Nathalie, and when I was searching for a college essay tutor, I wanted to find someone who could help me convey my ideas more effectively and elevate my writing. I found exactly what I was looking for in Emily's tutor sessions! She's professional, dedicated, and has great feedback on what to and not to add to my essays. She's also super encouraging! Emily has a great ability to understand my ideas and refine them! She encouraged me to dig deep into my experiences, which really made my essays meaningful. I would highly recommend Emily to anyone seeking a college essay tutor who can help them write an outstanding college essay."

Sheng-Te, 38 lessons with Emily

Amazing Tutor!!

My name is Nathalie, and when I was searching for a college essay tutor, I wanted to find someone who could help me convey my ideas more effectively and elevate my writing. I found exactly what I was looking for in Emily's tutor sessions! She's professional, dedicated, and has great feedback on what to and not to add to my essays. She's also super encouraging! Emily has a great ability to understand my ideas and refine them! She encouraged me to dig deep into my experiences, which really made my essays meaningful. I would highly recommend Emily to anyone seeking a college essay tutor who can help them write an outstanding college essay.

Sheng-Te, 38 lessons with Emily

Excellent and very patient tutor

Emily is very patient and excellent tutor. She understands the kids need and has a personally tailored plan to teach them accordingly. We had four classes with Emily for Essay writing and grammar until now and will be definitely continuing with her.

Shalveri, 3 lessons with Emily

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Emily helped my son revise his college essay. She made some great edits and suggestions that helped him clarify his writing. She was excellent and went above and beyond what we asked.

HEATHER, 1 lesson with Emily

Knowledgable and hardworking tutor.

Emily was available to help me significantly with my college essays. She worked on multiple essays and had great suggestions and made many gramatical corrections.

AMELIA, 4 lessons with Emily

Knowledgeable teacher and patient!

Knowledgeable teacher and patient! She is very helpful and pays attention to details. We have seen great improvements. Thank you!

blendi, 11 lessons with Emily

Excellent College Essay Editor

Emily guided my daughter through the sometimes painful process of writing college essays. If you are looking for well educated, professional and thoughtful editing of your essay, Emily is an excellent choice. She has great communication and takes a vested interest in her students. Emily teaches great writing techniques to show instead of tell and the end product reads with the students voice. Highly recommend Emily. Disclaimer: This review would have sounded much better if Emily had edited it :-)

Jeff, 6 lessons with Emily

Great Tutor!

I highly recommend Emily. She effectively helped me write my college essays with great patience. She provided excellent and thorough brainstorming and suggestions for my college admissions essay prompts. She helped me revise with extra details to show, not just tell about my experiences. I enjoyed working with her and learned a lot. Thank you, Emily!

Neena, 6 lessons with Emily

Amazing Tutor!

She worked with me on my summer program application. I had a difficult time editing my essays on my own sought out help from Emily, who was very patient and she also made sure I included important details in my supplemental essays. She is very thorough and takes her own time to edit my essays which I think is amazing. Thank you Emily for everything!

Jenna, 20 lessons with Emily
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