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Vassar-Educated Writing, English, and Humanities Tutor
Jamie M.

5.0 (14 ratings)

101 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $85
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If you need support in writing, I'm your girl! I'm a seasoned tutor with nearly a decade of experience, back on Wyzant after a long time away from the site. I graduated from a highly ranked liberal arts college with both general and departmental honors. I began tutoring at my college’s writing center, where I consulted on hundreds of undergraduate papers and was ultimately promoted to head tutor. In the years since, I've served as the lead teacher of a Sylvan Learning center, designed...

If you need support in writing, I'm your girl! I'm a seasoned tutor with nearly a decade of experience, back on Wyzant after a long time away from the site. I graduated from a highly ranked liberal arts college with both general and departmental honors. I began tutoring at my college’s writing center, where I consulted on hundreds of undergraduate papers and was ultimately promoted to head tutor. In the years since, I've served as the lead teacher of a Sylvan Learning center, designed curricula and taught courses for a boutique after-school enrichment program, and assessed thousands of student essays during my time at The Writing Revolution, an education nonprofit based here in New York.

Regardless of what I'm teaching, my aim is the same: to empower each student with the capability, drive, and confidence to conquer their learning goals. School is a drag if you don't care about the work; I partner with students in exploring their personal answer to the question, "Why bother?"

I work with writers of all ages and experiences, from elementary schoolers to PhD candidates. When we first meet, the student and I have a conversation about goals and interests, allowing me to tailor my approach. I will never complete an assignment for a student. I'm happy to proofread, but I'm even happier to help nail a killer thesis and lock down a logical structure. Students leave each session more prepared to tackle their current project and those to come.

If you're interested in working with me or have any questions, please reach out. **I can help at any stage in the writing process, but early interventions during brainstorming or outlining prevent the most frustration.**

A final note: everyone deserves access to educational resources. If my rate is out of your budget, let me know—we can likely figure out a payment plan that works for all involved.

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Education

Vassar College
Media Studies

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  • Hourly Rate: $85
  • Rate details: **I’m only taking local clients. Apologies!** Everyone deserves access to educational resources. If my rate is out of your budget, let me know—we can likely find a plan that works for all involved.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 2/3/2018

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

English

English

My experience with English and Language Arts students runs the gamut: whether it be as the Lead Teacher at a Sylvan Learning Center, as a writing consultant at a highly selective liberal arts college, as an after-school course designer and instructor, as a creative writing camp counselor, or as a private tutor, I've worked with readers and writers of all ages. My primary expertise lies in one-on-one work focused on honing reading comprehension and essay writing skills. This often includes interpreting passages and poems, teaching grammar and syntax, and structuring well-crafted arguments.
Literature

Literature

My experience with Literature students runs the gamut: whether it be as the Lead Teacher at a Sylvan Learning Center, as a writing consultant at a highly selective liberal arts college, as an after-school course designer and instructor, as a creative writing camp counselor, or as a private tutor, I've worked with readers and writers of all ages. My primary expertise lies in one-on-one work focused on honing reading comprehension and essay writing skills. This often includes interpreting passages and poems, teaching grammar and syntax, and structuring well-crafted arguments.
Proofreading

Proofreading

My experience with writing students runs the gamut: whether it be as the Lead Teacher at a Sylvan Learning Center, as a writing consultant at a highly selective liberal arts college, as an after-school course designer and instructor, as a creative writing camp counselor, or as a private tutor, I've worked with readers and writers of all ages. This often includes line editing for flow and clarity as well as proofreading for grammar, syntax, and formatting errors.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I've worked one-on-one with SAT writing students at a tutoring center and independently. I personally received a 780 on the SAT Writing test.
Writing

Writing

My experience with Literature students runs the gamut: whether it be as the Lead Teacher at a Sylvan Learning Center, as a writing consultant at a highly selective liberal arts college, as an after-school course designer and instructor, as a creative writing camp counselor, or as a private tutor, I've worked with readers and writers of all ages. My primary expertise lies in one-on-one work focused on honing reading comprehension and essay writing skills. This often includes interpreting passages and poems, teaching grammar and syntax, and structuring well-crafted arguments.
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Knows her stuff! Patient, fun, and communicative writing tutor

I am incredibly grateful for Jamie's support with my 5th grader's writing. He initially struggled with the demands of a writing-intensive curriculum at his new school, but Jamie's patience and expertise have made a remarkable difference. Her deep knowledge of The Writing Revolution (also known as the Hochman Method) has been invaluable. She has used its explicit and structured approach to guide him through assignments and help him catch up on foundational skills. Over the weeks, I’ve watched his confidence and proficiency grow, to the point where he now tackles writing tasks independently. What I especially appreciate is how well Jamie communicates with me to develop writing activities that align with the science curriculum we use in our homeschool. It’s been amazing to see him blossom into a more capable and self-assured writer. Jamie is currently assisting him with personal essays for a school application, and I couldn’t be more thankful for her help.

Sandy, 36 lessons with Jamie

Excellent tutor for my ADD child

Jamie makes my son feel comfortable while challenging him to see the bigger picture of what needs to get done. She has been helpful in breaking down the tasks and accomplishing goals to get caught up in his freshman college courses.

Lisa, 2 lessons with Jamie

Very helpful and patient!

I needed help with my essays for applying for a coding program. Jamie did not only proofread my essays to fix errors on grammar and punctuation but also listened to me patiently to figure out what I really wanted to write. I strongly recommend Jamie to anyone if you need help with writing, proofreading, and editing. She is wonderful!

Felicity, 2 lessons with Jamie
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