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Accomplished Essay-Writing and Digital SAT Verbal Tutor
Olya T.

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I have a high level of skill and experience in the craft of writing, and I love the English language. I have worked as a columnist, and I taught essay-writing and literature at UNC. I have taught upper-level writing classes and workshops at other universities. I am also a judge of a literary contest

I can help you produce polished writing in your own voice that you will be proud to submit. I can help you craft exceptionally compelling and original college essays and personal statements....

I have a high level of skill and experience in the craft of writing, and I love the English language. I have worked as a columnist, and I taught essay-writing and literature at UNC. I have taught upper-level writing classes and workshops at other universities. I am also a judge of a literary contest

I can help you produce polished writing in your own voice that you will be proud to submit. I can help you craft exceptionally compelling and original college essays and personal statements. Among the schools my students have gained admission to are Amherst, Barnard, Boston College, Boston University, Brown, CalTech, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Fordham, Georgetown, Harvard, MIT, NYU, Oxford, Princeton, Rice, St. Andrew's (Scotland), Stanford, Tufts, U-Chicago, UC-Berkeley, UCLA, UNC, U-Penn, USC, Virginia Tech, Williams College, and Yale. My students always say they get nice comments on their essays and that their essays and personal statements were cited in their interviews. I have seen the essays that work, and I can help you craft one.

As part of college prep, I can help you achieve a high score on the digital SAT verbal portion (Reading and Writing). In tutoring SAT English, I focus not only on strategies but teach the concepts that are being tested. I am very thorough. I make sure you understand each question and what exactly is being asked. I also will point out the recurring question types. I can also help with the PSAT and help you qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. My students are winners!

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Education

City University of New York, Brooklyn College
English
Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Masters

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ACT English

ACT English

I work with students attending demanding schools and applying to very selective colleges. My students report an average 10 point increase in their English score. I can not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test, but I can teach the concepts this part of the test is based on. These are grammar & usage, punctuation, sentence structure, strategy, organization, and style.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I work with students attending demanding schools and applying to very selective colleges. I can not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test, but I can teach the concepts this part of the test is based on. I help you dramatically increase your score. The questions include identifying the main idea, drawing conclusions, making inferences, understanding the logic of organization, or explaining words from the context. I can significantly improve your comprehension and vocabulary.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have helped numerous high-achieving students with the application process to selective colleges and grad schools. I have helped my students choose colleges, boost their scores to meet their target, and to craft and fine-tune successful college essays/personal statements and applications. I am very knowledgeable about the format of the applications to selective colleges and I have shown students how to successfully direct their responses to the questions on them. I have also helped students applying to master's and doctoral programs; business schools, law schools, and medical schools; and for internship, fellowship, and scholarship programs. I am pleased to say that the students I have worked with got back to me and reported outstanding results in getting into the college programs they were applying to. I have an outstanding admissions rate: most of my students get into their early decision colleges or into their "reach" colleges. My graduate students report excellent results. My medical students have been granted numerous interviews on the basis of their essays.
Common Core

Common Core

I have worked on the state common core exams with several students at different grade levels. We emphasized reading comprehension, and we answered essay questions by referring to the text. I am happy to say all of my students did well on these exams. These tests serve as good prep for future testing.
English

English

I have taught writing, literature, and advanced writing classes on the college level. I can teach you to read critically and write well, no matter what your school level and no matter what your topic. I also help improve your comprehension, and I can help you master analytical writing. I teach organization, paragraphing, sentence structure or syntax, word choice. I am very patient explaining English grammar, usage, and essay structure. I can help you understand figurative language, such as image, metaphor, and personification in literature, and I can help you see how it relates to a literary work. I can help you master the art of clear, concise and thoughtful writing.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I taught intensive English as a Second Language classes at the University of North Carolina. I taught grammar, reading, writing, conversation at all levels (from introductory to advanced), and TOEFL prep. In addition, I also taught English to groups of adult professionals and individuals. I also specialize in speaking skills and accent reduction. I now teach ESL to students and adults professionals who already have a good command of the English language and who aspire to near-native fluency.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I taught essay writing on the college level at UNC. My academic focus of interest has always been "the essay." I helped establish a writing program at a college, together with the editor of the Best Essays series of books that come out every year. I went on to become a commentary writer and essayist, teaching the occasional advanced essay-writing class, and I am now also working on a collection of essays. I particularly enjoy helping my high school students write original and outstanding college essays for their applications.
GMAT

GMAT

I can help you boost your score on the Gmat verbal portion by showing you exactly what grammar and usage issues to look for in the Sentence Correction. I can also help you understand sentence structure. In addition, I can help you move quickly through the reading by applying some useful strategies. I have helped my GMAT students boost their scores by at least 100 points.
Grammar

Grammar

Have taught writing, including grammar, on the college level. Am a writer. Worked as an editor. Have perfect grammar. Am very patient explaining English grammar and usage.
ISEE

ISEE

I tutored for the ISEE, including the writing portion, and I am pleased to report my 4th Grade student and 7th Grade student got into the private schools of their choice.
Literature

Literature

I have a degree in English, and a Master's in Comparative Literature. I taught writing and literature on the college level. Have helped undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty with academic writing, ranging from papers or essays, to theses, to published articles and books.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have taught writing and advanced writing at the college level. I have also worked as a writer and as a skilled editor of deadline prose. I can quickly edit and proofread your writing to get into shape.
PSAT

PSAT

I help my students build their reading, writing, and grammar skills for the PSAT and the SAT. All my students significantly boost their scores. This year, all of my 3 students qualified for the National Merit Scholarship.
Reading

Reading

Perhaps the best way to master reading is to become a "reader." I ask students to read aloud. I then ask questions about what they read, to ensure comprehension, and I go over new vocabulary words.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I work with high-level students who need high SAT scores to apply to Ivy and selective colleges. I can help you boost the new SAT digital Reading and Writing portion. I not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test and explain the answers, but I also teach the concepts you need to master. I also make sure you are familiar with all the question types. I provide "high-yield" tutoring for every hour you spend: All my students report a significant and dramatic increase in their score, which keeps increasing with each session. I can help you reach a near-perfect score. I am very patient explaining complex topics in a clear and simple way. My PSAT students typically qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I work with high-level students who need to boost their SAT verbal scores to apply to Ivy and selective colleges. I can help you ace the new digital SAT Reading and Writing Portion. I not only teach strategies to help you move quickly through the test and explain the answers, but I also teach the concepts you need to master. I also make sure you are familiar with all the question types. I provide "high yield tutoring" for every hour you spend -- All my students report a significant and dramatic increase in their score. I can help you reach a near-perfect or perfect score. I am very patient and explain complex concepts in a clear and simple way. My PSAT students typically qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I taught writing, English, and literature on the college level. I also have helped many high school and college students do well in their high school or college classes by scheduling regular study sessions, where I emphasize planning, regular note-taking/review, and ensuring comprehension. In writing-intensive classes, I also emphasize the writing process and show students how to sequentially put together a paper. My students consistently report increased confidence and higher grades.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I taught TOEFL classes at a university training institute. I now help students who already have basic fluency and need to pass the test at a high level (100+) in order to get into selective colleges or graduate schools. I can not only prepare you for the test format, but also teach you much about the English language. I can help you increase your score by showing you how to most efficiently get through the reading, speaking, listening and writing portions of the test. I always develop an individualized plan for you to address your needs and meet your specific goals.
Writing

Writing

I taught writing on the college level. My academic focus of interest was the essay. I helped establish a writing program at a college together with the editor of the Best Essays series of books that come out every year. I went on to become a commentary writer, editor, and essayist, teaching the occasional advanced nonfiction writing class, and am now also working on a book. I enjoy helping students of all levels with their writing. I have worked with middle schoolers, high school students, college students, grad students, and adult professionals.
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Phonics
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Extremely knowledgeable & experienced writer

Olya, is a fabulous editor and writer. She is experienced, accommodating, and caring. She is well worth her rate. I highly recommend Olya for help with writing!

Emilia, 13 lessons with Olya

Knows the SAT!

Olya started right in at the first meeting with our daughter by going over a detailed review of the different question types in the Reading and Writing component of the SAT. It provided a great basis for future meetings!

Albert, 5 lessons with Olya

Incredibly patient, Supportive, and Encouraging!

Olya helped my daughter with her SAT preparation this summer. She's incredibly patient, supportive, and encouraging, creating a stress-free learning environment that made all the difference. Olya took the time to explain difficult concepts in different ways until everything clicked for my daughter. The improvement we saw was remarkable – not just in achieving her SAT score goal, but in her overall confidence and approach to challenges. We’re so grateful for Olya and would recommend her to any parent looking for a tutor who truly cares about their student's success.

Dawn, 8 lessons with Olya

Supportive and encouraging tutor

Today, I went over Module 1 of Test 4. I started by reviewing new vocabulary words from the questions, then moved on to the reading passages and graph questions, addressing each one by question type. I also revisited and expanded on key grammar concepts, including the use of participles, the difference between phrases and clauses, and the distinction between dependent and independent clauses. After finishing Module 1, I worked on Module 2, once again reviewing new vocabulary and going through the reading and graph questions by type. I also touched on transition questions. I was able to understand the correct answers and explain why the other choices were incorrect. Overall, the session helped reinforce my grammar knowledge, strengthen my vocabulary, and improve my ability to analyze different question types.

Ashok, 14 lessons with Olya

Extremely friendly and understanding

Olya helped me brainstorm my College supplemental essay and was so friendly and kind. She would remind me not to get stressed every time I would get nervous. I will definitely schedule with her again

Alia, 3 lessons with Olya

Olya is extremely knowledgeable, patient and detailed!

My daughter had lessons with Olya, over a month, just before her exam. She needed help with the Reading section of the SAT. Olya was extremely knowledgeable, patient and detailed. Using the official SAT practice book, she guided her over the language section and explained to her the different types of questions and how to address them. She helped her increase her confidence level and preparedness which reflected in her scoring really high on verbal in her SAT exam.

Rajesh, 17 lessons with Olya

Knowledgeable and organized

My son is using Olya as an SAT English tutor. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and super organized. He's learning a lot with her and feels more confident.

Sheldon, 46 lessons with Olya

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Olya is indeed an experienced and knowledgeable teacher! She began review for the digital reading and writing portion of the SAT with my son Terrence. The first thing she did during the first lesson was going over an actual test, so Terrence can see the structure and question types. She also discussed the questions together and emphasized any points that were not clear. She wanted to make sure Terrence understood the answers and reasons for the correct answers. Most importantly, she emphasized new vocabulary and grammar points. It was a great pleasure to work with Olya and we will continue to schedule more sessions with her.

Jocelyn, 11 lessons with Olya

Honest, empathetic, effective tutor.

Olya has helped my son prepare for the English section of the SAT. She recognized his strengths and used them as she guided him in how to think when presented with unfamiliar materials or concepts. She was honest about challenging areas in a caring, non-judgmental way, and created an environment in which my son was encouraged to strive to do his best. From her feedback to me, which wasn't limited to just SAT topics, it was evident where my son's confidence to tackle the English section of the SAT was rooted. I am very grateful, and will turn to Olya's help when my younger child starts preparing for the SAT!

Jana, 9 lessons with Olya

Expert Writing Tutor

Olya is very patient in bringing out the story of my accomplishment. I am applying for a highly competitive fellowship and am thankful for Olya's help. I now know who I should contact when I need any editing help in the future.

Jane, 11 lessons with Olya
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