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Kind, effective tutor|Natl Test Prep member: SAT/ACT English| Spanish
Lenore W.

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Hi, I’m Lenore!
I am new to Wyzant—but not to tutoring!
I have been a test prep tutor for 15+ years, helping hundreds of students prepare for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT English sections. I have a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from SUNY Binghamton and also love tutoring middle and high school Spanish. Before becoming a tutor, I worked as a magazine editor and writer and as a producer of educational television programming, where I learned how to clearly explain complex ideas. I genuinely...

Hi, I’m Lenore!
I am new to Wyzant—but not to tutoring!
I have been a test prep tutor for 15+ years, helping hundreds of students prepare for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT English sections. I have a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from SUNY Binghamton and also love tutoring middle and high school Spanish. Before becoming a tutor, I worked as a magazine editor and writer and as a producer of educational television programming, where I learned how to clearly explain complex ideas. I genuinely care about my students and go above and beyond to help them. I love those lightbulb moments when students finally "get" concepts they once found difficult!
As the mother of a recent college graduate, a current college student, and a high school senior, I understand firsthand what students—and their parents—are going through during the college admissions process, including when a student hopes to attend an elite university. I am always happy to be flexible and accommodating since I know how complicated family schedules can be and how stressful this time already is.
In my tutoring sessions, I use instructional videos, the gamified grammar site Grammarchops, the official College Board question bank, and error logs. I also track student progress by skill area so we can efficiently focus our work. I have taken the official SAT four times since 2022, scoring in the 99th percentile each time. I teach students what kinds of answers to expect, how to eliminate the three incorrect choices, and how to confidently zero in on the correct one. I also draw on my recent test-day experiences to prepare students for what to expect, helping them feel less anxious.
For Spanish tutoring, I use the principles of Comprehensible Input Theory to help students acquire the language naturally.
I am passionate about words—English and Spanish alike! I find it rewarding to share my passion for learning while helping students achieve their goals. Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a lesson!

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SUNY Binghamton
Spanish
National Test Prep Association Member
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Spanish

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ACT English

ACT English

My background studying language and literature at Binghamton University, then editing and writing magazines and producing educational television at Martha Stewart Living, gives me an eclectic and distinctive skill set. I bring not only a love for and deep expertise in grammar, punctuation, and effective writing but a passion for creating engaging sessions, which turn my students into mini experts themselves, so they can excel on the English section of the ACT. My goal is for my students to be so well prepared for the test that taking it feels almost like a game!
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I am intimately familiar with the concepts and skills a student must master in order to be successful on the ACT Reading section—and how to help them do so within the time constraints of the test. To optimize our sessions and their at-home practice, I track and chart a student’s progress across categories and use the data to target areas for improvement. As a member of the National Test Prep Association, I work with colleagues to stay current on any trends or changes in the ACT and to keep perfecting the strategies I share with my students. I have a warm and engaging teaching style, and truly love what I do!
Grammar

Grammar

Hi, I would be happy to help your daughter with her grammar. I love teaching middle schoolers, and helping make my passion for grammar fun. Please reach out with questions or to set up a session. Have a great day! Lenore
PSAT

PSAT

I am a professional tutor with 15+ years experience, who has taken the official SAT four times since 2022, scoring in the 99th percentile each time. I know what it takes to prepare students to excel on the Reading and Writing modules of the PSAT and the on the SAT. I understand what is on each test, and how to best prepare! To optimize our sessions and their at-home practice, I track and chart my students' progress across categories and use the data to target areas for improvement. As an active member of the National Test Prep Association, I work with colleagues to stay current on any trends or changes in the PSAT and SAT and to keep perfecting the strategies I share with my students. I have a warm and engaging teaching style, and truly love what I do!
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I am a professional tutor, who has taken the official SAT four times since 2022, scoring in the 99th percentile each time. I know what is on the test, and how to best prepare! To optimize our sessions and their at-home practice, I track and chart my students' progress across categories and use the data to target areas for improvement. As an active member of the National Test Prep Association, I work with colleagues to stay current on any trends or changes in the SAT and to keep perfecting the strategies I share with my students. I have a warm and engaging teaching style, and truly love what I do! My goal is for my students to be so well prepared for the test that taking it feels almost like a game!
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I am a professional tutor with 15+ years experience, who has taken the official SAT four times since 2022, scoring in the 99th percentile each time. I know what is on the test, and how to best prepare! To optimize our sessions and their at-home practice, I track and chart my students' progress across categories and use the data to target areas for improvement. As an active member of the National Test Prep Association, I work with colleagues to stay current on any trends or changes in the SAT and to keep perfecting the strategies I share with my students. I have a warm and engaging teaching style, and truly love what I do! My goal is for my students to be so well prepared for the test that taking it feels almost like a game!
Spanish

Spanish

Students often come to me feeling lost, with shaky Spanish language foundations despite years Spanish classes. I work with them to identify and fill in gaps in their basic knowledge, so they can confidently build on their language skills. My goal is to have students acquire Spanish through meaningful communication rather than simply memorizing vocabulary and verb tenses for a quiz or test—only to forget them afterward. I have trained in and incorporate the principles of comprehensible input—hearing or reading Spanish that is understandable but slightly above the learner's current level—into my sessions. Because I mastered Spanish as an adult, I remember clearly which language concepts were confusing to me at first, so I make sure to demystify them for my students—for example, where and why accents fall on certain letters in some words but not others. Once students realize it’s not arbitrary, their pronunciation improves and so, of course, does their spelling, which translates into more confidence and less points subtracted on assessments. I’d love to help you or your student Spanish read, write and speak Spanish with confidence! Please reach out with any questions or to book a session.
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Lenore is THE BEST!

Lenore is an amazing tutor! I feel much more confident and less stressed about the SAT. She’s taught me to recognize what they're testing me on before I start answering a question and has given me a plan for going about each question type. I'm definitely getting better at consistently getting the right answers. She also helps me save time where I can, so I have more time for the harder reading comprehension questions. I appreciate that I can message her in between sessions if I have questions and that she makes our lessons fun. Like sometimes she’ll find a picture to show me what a passage is talking about. She is also just really nice.

Laurel, 5 lessons with Lenore

Experienced Tutor

I had a great experience with Lenore! They made SAT prep so much easier to understand, helped me build my confidence, and really improved my scores. Highly recommend them to anyone prepping for the test!

Monzer, 11 lessons with Lenore

Spanish lessons

Lenore is a great teacher, always comes on time and Ayla enjoys having lessons with her. I like and appreciate that Lenore writes a description for every class she has with Ayla. Thank you Lenore.

Zarina, 13 lessons with Lenore
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