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Ivy-League Ph.D. for Essay Writing and Test Prep
Charlotte F.

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I have an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Cambridge, and an MA and a PhD in Literature from the University of Texas-Austin. I am also completing an MA in Jewish Studies, an MA in History, a second Ph.D. in Classics, and a law degree. I have over fifteen years experience working as a tutor for literature and writing (across subjects).

As an English literature and writing specialist, I have tutored students to help them develop their knowledge of various texts and to...

I have an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Cambridge, and an MA and a PhD in Literature from the University of Texas-Austin. I am also completing an MA in Jewish Studies, an MA in History, a second Ph.D. in Classics, and a law degree. I have over fifteen years experience working as a tutor for literature and writing (across subjects).

As an English literature and writing specialist, I have tutored students to help them develop their knowledge of various texts and to improve their ability to respond to literature. I currently teach at New York University and have taught at the University of Texas. Concentrating on writing, I have helped students with subjects that include history, politics, education, and the sciences. I have also assisted students at every level, from K-12 through to doctorate level, and helped with exam preparation for the verbal components of the PSAT, ACT, SAT and GRE exams, as well as GCSE, A-level, and International Baccalaureate exams. Extending into other humanities subjects such as history and geography, and languages such as French and German, I also have experience helping students improve understanding of key concepts and keep up with homework assignments.

I absolutely love teaching and I am keen to help students achieve their goals and work to provide the very best tutoring experience possible, tailoring my approach to meet the needs of the individual student.

Please feel free to contact me if you are looking for help with writing, test prep (PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE), or humanities subject areas (including English, history, geography, social studies, French, and German). I am always available via email and happy to discuss your particular needs in detail to explore how I might be able to help.

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Education

University of Cambridge
English
University of Texas-Austin
Masters
The university of Texas-Austin
PhD
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

French
German

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  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: My rates are flexible so please email me and ask if you need special pricing.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 7/2/2022

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Approved Subjects

ACT English

ACT English

I have tutored ACT reading and writing for several years.
ADHD

ADHD

I have two children on the spectrum who I have homeschooled in addition to training through the University of Texas to support special needs students for writing. I have taken numerous courses through UT as part of my graduate training to master teaching for SPED including ADHD. I am familiar with IEP implementation and development. I also have a license for private teaching through BPSS in NYC.
American History

American History

I studied American history in high school and college and have subsequently tutored AP US history for over five years.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have two children on the spectrum who I have homeschooled in addition to training through the University of Texas to support special needs students for writing. I have taken numerous courses through UT as part of my graduate training to master teaching for SPED including ASD. I am familiar with IEP implementation and development.
Career Development

Career Development

In addition to having a PhD and over a decade of experience as a freelance business owner, I have extensive and varied experience working with individuals to help them prioritize career goals. I specialize in business writing, including CV and resume prep, cover letter writing, and personal branding. I also offer one-to-one counseling to work on career goals and supporting strategies to support career advancement or job changes.
Classics

Classics

I have a BA in literature from the University of Cambridge, which involved, among other things, the extensive study of Greek and Roman literature and culture for the tragedy paper. I have also studied Latin for five years; I am self-taught but have a solid knowledge of Latin literature and language (equivalent of 1st year of college at least).
College Counseling

College Counseling

I teach a number of first-year college courses and work directly as a tutor with college students to help them develop important study skills and to discuss course management and career planning. I am adept at coaching students to establish clear goals for their college careers and beyond. I can also trouble shoot issues and help students to access resources. I also specialize in helping high school students to prepare for college, offering support through the application process and into the college preparation phase.
English

English

I have a BA in English from the University of Cambridge and am now pursuing a PhD at the University of Texas-Austin. I have been tutoring for over ten years. Before starting my degree (I'm a non-traditional student), I worked full-time as a freelance writer and editor, so I have a great deal of experience working on different assignments, including research papers of various kinds.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have a TESL (Level 3) certification. I teach ESL at two different institutions in New York and online. I work with students of all levels (absolute beginner through to advanced). I can support the development of all skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking). I can also help with proficiency exam prep.
European History

European History

I was educated in the UK and studied European history to take both GCSE and A-Level exams. I have tutored European History for these exams and the IB for over five years.
Geography

Geography

I have tutored AP Human Geography for more than five years.
German

German

I have a C-1 level knowledge of German, which translates to advanced skills in writing, reading, listening, and speaking. I studied German in high school and college, in addition to spending time in Germany.
GRE

GRE

I scored 168/170 on the GRE verbal and 6 on the writing section. I have helped many students improve their verbal scores. Most recently, a student of mine improved by 9 points on the verbal test in a little over a month of tutoring. He also went from a 3 to a 4 with his writing in that timeframe.
Latin

Latin

I have studied Latin for more than 20 years. I have taken private lessons with a Cambridge tutor. I have completed both the Cambridge Prose and Poetry courses and GCSE and A-level preparation. I am pursing a Classics degree at CUNY as of 2023.
Literature

Literature

I have a BA in English from the University of Cambridge and am currently pursuing a PhD in English at the University of Texas - Austin.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have a BA in English from the University of Cambridge, UK, and I am a PhD student at the University of Texas-Austin. I have been a freelance writer for over ten years and I have worked as a tutor for roughly the same about of time, specializing in helping students with writing assignments.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have taught public speaking and debate for the Manhattan Institute of Management for the last three years. I have also coached public speaking for high schoolers for more than five years.
Reading

Reading

I have worked with many students to support reading needs. I can teach a variety of techniques to help students process textual information and develop their comprehension. We can combine a focus on reading and writing, too, to ensure that students are improving communication skills overall.
Religion

Religion

I have a GCSE in Religious Studies from the UK and I have worked with students over ten years on religious studies tests and essays.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have worked with students to prepare for the SAT for several years. I teach exam strategies alongside critical reading skills and (for the writing section) grammar rules.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I have tutored SAT verbal and writing for several years. I recently took the GRE, which is a similar exam type, and had a perfect score for writing and verbal. My SAT teaching approach is systematic and exam-orientated.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I have two children on the spectrum who I have homeschooled in addition to training through the University of Texas to support special needs students for writing. I have taken numerous courses through UT as part of my graduate training to master teaching for SPED including ASD. I am familiar with IEP implementation and development.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have a strong background in business and marketing, having worked as a freelance writer for over a decade. In this capacity, I helped develop business and marketing strategies and materials to support various types of projects.
World History

World History

I have tutored World History for several years.
Writing

Writing

I worked as a freelance writer for over ten years, I have published academic articles, and, as a tutor, I have specialized in providing writing support to high school and college students. I am also a graduate of the University of Cambridge with a degree in English, pursing a PhD at the University of Texas-Austin.
ACT Reading
Grammar
Vocabulary

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Great essay guidance for GRE!

Charlotte provided excellent last-minute essay review and guidance for the GRE! She really knows how to structure the types of essays on the exam, and gives great comments and tips that will be super helpful. I would defintely use her again for any type of writing tutoring and essay review. She was also very prompt in responding to all of my questions!

DORIAN, 1 lesson with Charlotte

Great teacher and very patient.

Thank you so much was such a big help on my outline for my essay I had due and ended up getting a 100 percent on it:)!

Jane, 1 lesson with Charlotte

Terrific Tutor!!!

Charlotte is a terrific tutor for my high schooler, teaching her strategic literature reading, interpretation, and essay writing skills. Couldn’t be happier!

Jae, 7 lessons with Charlotte

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Well she refreshed me on my essay layout. Thing I like the most about her is she is a critical thinker. She has helped me get a bit more prepared for my examination I will definitely like to recommend other students and potential students to her.

Jimmie, 13 lessons with Charlotte

Knowledgable and experienced tutor

Charlotte helped my daughter and her friend about SAT essay/reading/writing. She is very experienced and knowledgeable. She also customized lesson for kids' individual requirement.

Stella, 10 lessons with Charlotte

Knowledgeable and Helpful!

My son's comments: I find her very knowledgeable, helpful and experienced! They're focusing on the reading section of the SAT and he's very happy with Charlotte. He's had 2 lessons, and has 2 more before his SAT.

Sonia, 4 lessons with Charlotte

Knowledgeable and very helpful

Charlotte helped me with a last minute AP English essay assignment. She reviewed my draft and provided guidance to expand on and better support outlined thesis and answer prompt. Thank you for all your help and support.

Brigida, 1 lesson with Charlotte

Exceptional and Excellent Teacher

Charlotte has been working with my son for almost a year now in reading, writing, and literary analysis. He really enjoys working with Charlotte as she gives very clear and understandable advice, which really improves his writing skills. Charlotte is an excellent and brilliant teacher and look foreword to more of her lessons.

Maggie, 36 lessons with Charlotte

Excellent suggestions and help for last minute test strategies!

Charlotte came and worked with my daughter the night before her first SAT test and my daughter told me it was super helpful. Charlotte had good strategies and pointed out some things in the reading sections to help my daughter better understand how to answer these types of problems. My daughter was feeling much more prepared and confident for her big test!

Maylene, 1 lesson with Charlotte

Wonderful, humorous, and knowledgeable tutor

I wanted some practice analyzing literature for my upcoming English final and Charlotte was very helpful and fun to work with. She is clearly very qualified with her academic background but she was also really good at just providing helpful tips & tricks for literary analysis that I will have to use on the exam; everything was communicated in a very down to earth and understandable fashion. She knows her vocab terms for literary analysis which was super helpful to me because I will be able to use them in my explications, as well as the general process behind analyzing texts through a specific lens. I will definitely reach out to Charlotte for help in the future with literary analysis/explication!

Mahika, 1 lesson with Charlotte
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