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Brian K.

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Hello, and thank you for expressing interest in being more effective and powerful with the written and spoken word!

My name is Brian, and I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of the Arts from The College of New Jersey with a double major in English and Secondary Education. I have taught high school in both suburban and urban school districts, and I've taught a wide range of subjects within the scope of language arts, from creative writing, to college preparatory classes, to exciting...

Hello, and thank you for expressing interest in being more effective and powerful with the written and spoken word!

My name is Brian, and I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of the Arts from The College of New Jersey with a double major in English and Secondary Education. I have taught high school in both suburban and urban school districts, and I've taught a wide range of subjects within the scope of language arts, from creative writing, to college preparatory classes, to exciting electives such as Science Fiction & Fantasy and Journalism, to a variety of literature courses such as British Literature, to basic speaking and writing skills, and everything in between! I've taught and tutored one-on-one, in group environments, and in the traditional classroom as well as alternative programs.

I have an extraordinarily diverse background in theater and the arts, and I love the written and spoken word as a vehicle for self-expression and for communicating effectively. I also have over a decade of experience in personal development and leadership programs, so I can help motivate you or your student, as well as help you be a more effective speaker and presenter. I created and ran a writers group that met in central New Jersey at least once a month, and I regularly edited, proofread, reviewed and gave feedback to both aspiring and accomplished writers. I also love and am very familiar with technology!

I look forward to talking with you to find out what's important to you, so I can help you meet your goals by developing your language skills!

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College of New Jersey
English and Secondary Education
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ACT English

ACT English

Improve your college and career readiness and prepare for success on the ACT by working on your English skills. I am your comprehensive tutor for the ACT. I will help you prepare and strengthen your English skills, practice your test taking skills, administer practice tests, and track your progress. I will make sure you are confident going into the exam and pleased with your results! I am a certified high school English teacher who has taught in many different situations, from the traditional classroom, to learning centers, to alternative programs. Partner with me and succeed!
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

Improve your college and career readiness and prepare for success on the ACT by working on your reading skills. I am your comprehensive tutor for the ACT. I will help you prepare and strengthen your reading comprehension skills, practice your test taking skills, administer practice tests, and track your progress. I will make sure you are confident going into the exam and pleased with your results! I am a certified high school English teacher who has taught in many different situations, from the traditional classroom, to learning centers, to alternative programs. Partner with me and succeed!
Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I have been actively studying the Bible for the last decade, and I've read the complete Bible several times over the course of a number of years, with different studies, programs and formats. As a devout Christian, I regularly attend Bible studies, worship services that review passages of the Bible in detail, as well as my individual studies. I would be honored to tutor you or your student in the Bible and it's application.
Career Development

Career Development

As a freelance writer, I have helped several emerging and experienced professionals design or rework their resumes, as well as given them advice about how to succeed in finding or changing their career paths. Much of this career development work is based on my core proficiencies in language and speaking skills from my background in English education. It is also informed by my over twenty year career path, which has spanned several unique professional areas and helped me synthesize where my career has led me and how it has helped me grow. I would love to have a conversation with you about where you are in your career journey and discuss how I might be able to help you discover the next step!
English

English

Improve your ability to communicate effectively by working on your English and language arts skills! I am a certified high school English teacher with a broad range of experience in the traditional classroom, learning centers, in home instruction, and everything in between! I can help you assess your current language skills and give you feedback on areas where you are strong and places where you could grow, so we can maximize our time together. I look forward to helping you succeed with the English language!
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am a certified high school English teacher who has taught non-native English speakers both in their home and in a learning center environment. I can tailor our lessons so you become more comfortable and fluent speaking and writing in English. You will learn to express yourself effectively using the written and spoken word. This will make you more effective in both your studies and in practical situations where speaking and writing English effectively will help you succeed.
General Computer

General Computer

I've been studying computers and technology intensively for well over ten years, and for over four years I've been a professional webinar facilitator and knowledge manager, helping to coordinate and manage technology projects. I am extremely familiar and comfortable with computers, and I look forward to helping you use them more effectively to achieve your goals and accomplish more by using this very powerful, all-pervasive tool to manage your life.
Grammar

Grammar

Grammar is both an art unto itself and a tool to become more literate, enabling you to use language more effectively to express yourself and communicate with others. As a certified high school English teacher who also runs a writers group, I can help you study grammar independently with free standing exercises, or in the context of using grammar in stories, poetry and prose, or both. I will help you to become a master at using the English language well through effective grammar.
IELTS

IELTS

In the over ten years I've tutored on Wyzant, I've tutored literally thousands of hours with students all over the world. In my time as a freelance tutor, I've tutored students in China, Turkey, Hawaii, and in all time zones in the United States, to name a few. I've tutored many English-Language Learners, which is how I came to help many of them prepare for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and its American equivalent, the TOEFL. I'm confident I can help you prepare for and succeed on the test, so I look forward to connecting with you to learn how I may be able to help!
ISEE

ISEE

My first qualification for this subject is that I actually taught for two years at an independent, Catholic high school, so I have real-world experience. In addition to that, for several years I taught a class at a competitive local tutoring center in central New Jersey preparing middle school students to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). I look forward to speaking with you soon about how I might be able to help your student prepare for and succeed on the exam! Thank you!
Literature

Literature

In my experience as a high school English teacher, I have taught a broad range of literature, from classic works such as Shakespeare, to a wide variety of genres, such as British Literature and Science Fiction and Fantasy. I will help you think critically and analytically about the literature we tackle in our tutoring sessions, as well as make personal connections and draw conclusions about theme, message, and possible applications. My goal for our literature tutoring sessions is that you would become a lifelong reader, and more passionate about literature in general.
Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook

For over four years I have been a professional Knowledge Manager and Webinar Facilitator, and I have used Microsoft Outlook daily to manage and coordinate projects. I've also studied the work of Sally McGhee in her book "Take Back Your Life! Using Microsoft Outlook to Get Organized and Stay Organized" and I've also studied the book "Microsoft Office 2010 for Dummies". So, I consider myself an expert and I look forward to helping you get more productive, accomplish more and achieve your goals with Microsoft Outlook!
Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint

For over four years, I have been a professional Webinar Facilitator who has helped create, manage, edit and coordinate Microsoft PowerPoint presentations as part of web meetings and virtual events. I consider myself an expert in using PowerPoint, and I have mastered both basic and advanced features of the program. I've also studied with Cliff Atkinson, the author of the book "Beyond Bullet Points". I look forward to helping you create dynamic, vibrant, informative and effective presentations that make a difference and help you accomplish your goals!
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

I've used Microsoft Word throughout my career, well over ten years now. When I taught high school English, I would use Microsoft Word to create lesson plans and handouts for students. In my current career in technology, I use Microsoft Word all the time to create and edit documents for web presentations and virtual events. As a professional Knowledge Manager, Word is one of the key tools I use to coordinate projects. I look forward to helping you use Microsoft Word more effectively, so you can express yourself and communicate using this powerful tool!
Praxis

Praxis

Several times in my career, I taught in the traditional classroom as a high school English teacher in various settings. Now, as a freelance tutor for over a decade, I have worked with several aspiring and current teachers about a variety of topics, including their preparation for the Praxis test. I know how difficult and rewarding teaching can be, and I look forward to helping you prepare for your success in the classroom!
Proofreading

Proofreading

In addition to being a certified high school English teacher, I run a writers group, and I also do freelance writing. I regularly proofread work for clients that range from a playwright's manuscript to a job seeker's resume. I can help you to proofread your writing, as well as teach you the skills of proofreading. As a result, you will begin to think more critically and analytically about your writing, making it more effective and powerful.
PSAT

PSAT

I have tutored thousands of hours in over a decade of offering my services on WyzAnt. Much of that time has been spent helping future college students prepare for the SAT and its precursor, the PSAT. I have gotten some great testimonials about how I have helped students prepare for and succeed on these tests! I look forward to discussing how I may be able to help you on your academic journey to college!
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have done over a decade of coursework with a personal development company where I have extensively practiced speaking publicly in front of groups of all sizes, from half a dozen to hundreds of people. I am a graduate of a communication curriculum and a one-year leadership program that focuses on building teams through effective communication. I can tutor you or your student in building confidence, writing and delivering speeches, overcoming anxiety and other blockages, and interacting with large groups with spontaneity, ease, and freedom.
Reading

Reading

My goal for our reading tutoring sessions is that you would become a lifelong reader, and more passionate about reading in general. We can work on reading critically and reading comprehension, as well as reading to learn about new topics and to deepen your understanding in areas with which you are already familiar. We will also read stories, poetry and prose that challenges you to think about new ideas and to expand your horizons. You will become a more thoughtful, more thorough, and more effective reader as a result of our tutoring sessions.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

Get connected to the college of your dreams by honing your SAT Reading skills. In our tutoring sessions, we will work on reading comprehension, reading for the main idea, and critically thinking and responding to what you have read, among other skills. We will also work on test taking skills and we will take practice tests so you are confident going into the exam and so you achieve the results that you want! I am a certified high school English teacher, and I have proctored the PSAT.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

Get connected to the college of your dreams by honing your SAT Writing skills. In our tutoring sessions, we will work on reading and understanding a writing prompt, creating an outline, and including effective details in your writing response, among other skills. We will also work on test taking skills, such as time management, and we will take practice tests so you are confident going into the exam and so you achieve the results that you want! I am a certified high school English teacher, and I have proctored the PSAT.
Study Skills

Study Skills

As a certified high school English teacher who has taught in both suburban and urban settings, as well as an experienced tutor who has taught in formal learning center environments as well as in homes with individuals, I am well versed in the skills needed to study successfully. I can tutor you in the skills needed to succeed on tests, how to retain information and how to manage your time effectively so you get the most value out of the effort that you exert.
TOEFL

TOEFL

Ace the TOEFL through effective practice sessions and by building your English language skills. We will practice for the TOEFL by reviewing what to expect on the exam, working on reading comprehension and writing skills, taking practice tests, and assessing your progress. It is important to me that you are confident going into the exam, and that you get the results that you want from the exam! I am a certified high school English teacher with a broad range of experience. I look forward to working with you!
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

A big part of mastering the English language is having the right words at your disposal to express yourself and communicate effectively. We will study new words to increase and strengthen your vocabulary, both independently as well as in the context of poetry and prose. We will practice what new words mean, the correct ways to use them in context, and how they ought not be used. My goal for our tutoring sessions is that you will become passionate about building a world class vocabulary through discovering and using new words!
Writing

Writing

Writing is an awesome tool to express yourself, communicate effectively, and understand the world. In our tutoring sessions, we can focus on creative writing, persuasive writing, expository writing, descriptive writing, and narrative writing, to name a few. I am a certified high school English teacher who runs a writers group and is passionate about both reading and writing. My goal for our writing tutoring sessions is that you will discover and hone your ability to use writing as a tool to effectively communicate with others, and that you will become a lifelong writer.

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Shakespeare Whisperer!

Brian helped my sons understand Shakespeare. (Romeo and Juliet + MacBeth) They both walked away from their lessons having both enjoyed the material and also understanding it. They felt confident with their respective assessments, and they can't wait to use Brian again!

Abby, 7 lessons with Brian
Tutor responded:

Wow, thanks so much for that vote of confidence and great feedback! I love, love, love being called the Shakespeare Whisperer, hahaha! I'm so glad that your sons got value out of our time together, and I look forward to working with them again, too!!

Very patient and knowledgeable

He exudes confidence in his work and openly welcomes any questions or concerns. He's incredibly easy to collaborate with. It is so easy to work with him. My son likes him and he enjoys his class with him.

Eliza, 10 lessons with Brian

knowledge and patient

my sons are learning psat reading from Mr. Brain K. He is a fantastic teacher. They are learning a lot from him. They enjoyed their lessons. They will take more lessons.

Irene, 85 lessons with Brian

Great session on “medias res” concept in writing

I appreciate Brian’s approach to teaching. Today my daughter learned “medias res” approach - how to start writing a story by applying key idea from the middle of the story.

IRINA, 22 lessons with Brian
Tutor responded:

Thanks very much for your feedback, Irina! It is a pleasure working with you and your daughter!

Effective and experienced

We had 2 lessons with Brian so far. He’s already getting my son to participate in the discussions and he’s helping help formulate expressing his views. Rain is also working with us on improving my son's writing skills.

Hazim, 3 lessons with Brian

Very Knowledgeable and lot of patience

Very Knowledgeable and lot of patience. He is teaching my daughter on how to write essays. He is also helping her with grammar. Very Knowledgeable and lot of patience. He is teaching my daughter on how to write essays. He is also helping her with grammar.

Veena, 26 lessons with Brian

Recommended tutor, very friendly, and easy to work with.

Thank you for being able to work with us. My son has enjoyed his tutoring. He didn't like many from the past experiences. Very approachable, and easy to talk to.

Julia, 6 lessons with Brian
Tutor responded:

Thanks so much for the positive feedback, Julia! I'm so glad your son is enjoying his lessons!

Great knowledgeable tutor!

Brian worked with my son for Sat in August. He needed help with SAT reading/writing. My son has improved a lot since taking classes with Brian. So, thanks a lot!

David, 8 lessons with Brian
Tutor responded:

You're very welcome! It was a pleasure working with your son! Good luck on the test!!

Knowledgeable and patient

My kid had great experience with Brian during the first lesson. Brian was very patient and kind. Although my kid was a little shy at the beginning, he interacted a lot with Brian in the second half. Brian is very experienced in writing, looking forward to the next lesson.

Young, 11 lessons with Brian
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the positive feedback! It was a pleasure meeting your son!

Great knowledgeable tutor!

Brian worked with my son and he is quite satisfied with Brian quality method of teaching. He is taking Sat in August and needs help with the reading portion of it. My son will continue working with Brian for a month period. Thanks Brian for all your help. Definitely a 5 star tutor

David, 8 lessons with Brian
Tutor responded:

Thanks very much for your feedback! It was a pleasure meeting your son, and I look forward to working with him this month to prepare for the SAT!

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