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Nationally Certified & Experienced Reading & Writing Essay Tutor
Courtney S.

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If you're looking for help communicating your vibrancy and appeal to colleges in your application or scholarship essays, need a guide as you unearth the mysteries of literature, require a guru to help you discover the secrets of effective essay writing, or require a mentor to plan and practice for a presentation or interview, you're in the right place!

I am a National Board Certified English Language Arts educator with 14 years of classroom teaching experience and over 25 years...

Hello!

If you're looking for help communicating your vibrancy and appeal to colleges in your application or scholarship essays, need a guide as you unearth the mysteries of literature, require a guru to help you discover the secrets of effective essay writing, or require a mentor to plan and practice for a presentation or interview, you're in the right place!

I am a National Board Certified English Language Arts educator with 14 years of classroom teaching experience and over 25 years of experience as a private tutor in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Although I have worked with learners from grade 2 and up, my experience is concentrated on students in grades 6-12 and adult learners.

I have designed curricula for and taught over 30 distinct courses in English, social studies, CTE, electives, and non-CTE law across all middle and high school grades 6-12. I have also designed and taught ACT preparatory courses and helped students analyze their ACT, PSAT, and SAT scores to chart a path to improving their scores.

My primary focus at this time is on helping high school students navigate the college admissions process by providing support for all written aspects of their college applications. I have over ten years of experience helping students with the planning and drafting essays for the Common App, scholarships, and Questbridge, as well as filling out the Common App activities section, writing their resumes, and preparing for college interviews.

Before teaching, I worked as a civil litigation attorney in California for a number of years. I am one of the youngest attorneys ever to have been licensed in the State of California after graduating from law school at the age of 22. As such, I am also available to help students looking to accelerate their own progress through the secondary and post-secondary landscape.

I am available to work with middle and high school students at the college preparatory, honors, and AP levels. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need help!

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Education

UCSB
Literature
CSUN
Masters
Southwestern
J.D.
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CBEST

CBEST

I have successfully taken the CBEST, CSET, and Praxis exams required for licensure as a Secondary English teacher in California and Nevada. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher and have extensive experience coaching teachers at all levels. Let me help you achieve your dream of becoming an educator by putting my teaching and coaching skills to work for you!
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have 11 years of experience helping students craft successful essays for admission to highly selective colleges and universities and to secure competitive scholarships. The sooner that students begin planning their application packet, the easier it is for them to present a coherent and cohesive picture of themself as an appealing candidate. I help students and their families understand what colleges value, identify academic and extracurricular opportunities that align with their college goals, complete the Common App, draft their resumes, prepare for college interviews, and craft memorable and personal Common App and supplemental essays. As college admissions becomes increasingly competitive, learning how to put your best foot forward is essential for securing a seat at a top tier choice.
Debate

Debate

I am a Quadruple Ruby rated NSDA Speech and Debate coach with experience coaching LD, PF, Congressional Debate, DI, HI, Duo, POI, IX, DX, OO, and Inf. I have also coached Mock Trial and taught public speaking and debate courses.
English

English

National Board Certified English Language Arts teacher and tutor with experience in Honors and AP in high-performing public and private schools. AP Exam pass rates in excess of 90%. College Board AP Exam reader/scorer. Master's in English. Proven track record of improving student writing and textual analysis skills.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Fear of public speaking is said to affect up to 75% of the population, but solid preparation can help alleviate those fears. I have extensive experience presenting to large and small audiences and speaking in a variety of high-pressure situations. In addition, I'm a knowledgeable educator with years of experience planning engaging lessons and facilitating learning experiences for other educators. I'm also an experienced speech and debate coach who has helped students find success at a national level. Let me help you assess and understand your audience's needs, develop a plan for effective and meaningful engagement, prepare for questions, and practice your presentation. You CAN do this!
Reading

Reading

National Board Certified English Teacher and College Board AP English Exam grader with experience teaching all ability levels in grades 6-12.
Speech

Speech

I am a Quadruple Ruby rated NSDA Speech and Debate coach with experience coaching LD, PF, Congressional Debate, DI, HI, Duo, POI, IX, DX, OO, and Inf. I have also coached Mock Trial and taught public speaking and debate courses. In addition, I've helped many people prepare for interviews, plan presentations, and improve their confidence and competence in communicating their ideas to large and small groups.
Writing

Writing

National Board Certified English Language Arts teacher and tutor with experience in Honors and AP in high-performing public and private schools. AP Exam pass rates in excess of 90%. College Board AP Exam reader/scorer. Master's in English. Proven track record of improving student writing and textual analysis skills.
ACT Reading
Law
Literature
SSAT
Study Skills
Vocabulary
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college interview prep

Courtney was thoughtful, well-prepared, and thorough in preparing my daughter for her Zoom and in-person college interviews. I am very appreciative of her insights and ability to focus and highlight my daughters responses to put her best self forward.

Karen, 3 lessons with Courtney

Amazing Tutor

We were seeking help for an upcoming Prepared Speech competition. We went over the presentation grading rubric to determine where points can be earned. Courtney helped identify the essential steps needed in writing process.

Kimberly, 15 lessons with Courtney

Remarkable Tutor

I just had to give a shoutout to Courtney for her fantastic help in crafting an appeal document. In just a couple of sessions, she not only assisted in creating a solid outline but also honed in on the crucial elements that truly mattered. Courtney's guidance was spot-on, steering me in the right direction and ensuring I focused on the most important parts. Her knack for outlining and prioritizing made a world of difference. Big thanks to Courtney for her valuable assistance – couldn't have done it without her!

Aaron , 3 lessons with Courtney

Helpful and thorough high school English tutor!

Courtney helped my daughter understand the Oddyssey. She framed the content in a way that my daughter could understand and helped her gain more confidence for her upcoming test. Very nice to work with.

Elizabeth, 3 lessons with Courtney
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