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Certified English Teacher | Writing, Literature, Public Speaking
Christopher R.

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I am a certified English teacher with more than fifteen years of teaching experience in middle school, high school, and college settings. I hold a Master of Science in General Education: Secondary English from Elmira College, a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre: Acting and Directing from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre: Acting and Directing from Binghamton University. I also hold a New York State Permanent Certification in English Language Arts for grades 7 through...

I am a certified English teacher with more than fifteen years of teaching experience in middle school, high school, and college settings. I hold a Master of Science in General Education: Secondary English from Elmira College, a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre: Acting and Directing from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre: Acting and Directing from Binghamton University. I also hold a New York State Permanent Certification in English Language Arts for grades 7 through 12. My background allows me to tutor students in English, writing, literature, reading comprehension, grammar, public speaking, and related communication skills with both strong academic knowledge and practical classroom experience.

Throughout my career, I have taught students in grades 6 through 12 as well as college students in classroom and small-group settings, and I have worked with a wide range of learners, including general education students, special education students, and advanced students. I currently teach courses such as English 9, English 10, English 12, AP Literature, College Composition and Literature, and College Public Speaking.

In previous roles, I have taught middle school ELA, Creative Writing, Theatre, and ACT prep, and I have consistently used methods that focus on clear explanation, close reading, writing development, guided practice, and individualized support.

My goal as a tutor is not only to help students complete assignments, but to help them build lasting confidence and stronger independent skills in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking.

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Education

Binghamton University
Acting and Directing
University of Florida
Masters
Elmira College
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Acting

Acting

I hold an M.F.A. in Theatre: Acting and Directing from the University of Florida and a B.A. in Theatre: Acting and Directing from Binghamton University. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching acting and performance-based courses at the middle school, high school, and college levels, including Acting I, Improvisation, Oral Performance of Literature, and Actor Training. I have also directed student productions and coached performers in characterization, objectives, vocal delivery, physicality, stage relationships, and confident performance choices. My background allows me to help students strengthen both their technical acting skills and their confidence for class performance, rehearsal work, and auditions.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I am a certified English teacher with more than 15 years of experience teaching writing to middle school, high school, and college students. My background includes teaching Creative Writing as well as English, literature, and composition courses, so I am comfortable helping students develop original ideas while also strengthening structure, style, and revision skills. I work with students on elements such as voice, characterization, imagery, dialogue, plot development, and purposeful word choice. My approach encourages creativity while also giving students clear guidance so they can grow as more confident and effective writers.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I am a certified English teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching essay writing in middle school, high school, and college classrooms. My work has included helping students with everything from basic paragraph structure to literary analysis essays, research-based writing, and college-level composition. I specialize in helping students develop strong thesis statements, organize their ideas clearly, use evidence effectively, and revise for deeper analysis and stronger style. My goal is to help students not only complete an essay successfully, but also become more confident and capable writers overall.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I am a certified English teacher with more than 15 years of experience teaching writing to middle school, high school, and college students, and my background includes teaching Creative Writing as well as English and literature courses. I help students develop fiction writing skills such as characterization, dialogue, plot structure, setting, point of view, voice, and revision. My approach balances creativity with clear instruction so students can generate ideas, shape them effectively, and strengthen their writing through feedback and revision. I enjoy helping students grow as imaginative writers while also building the craft and confidence needed to communicate their ideas well.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I am a certified English teacher with over 15 years of experience helping students develop strong, effective writing in middle school, high school, and college settings. I work with students on personal statements by helping them find meaningful topics, shape a clear narrative, and revise for voice, structure, detail, and impact. My teaching background in composition and writing instruction helps me guide students through the full process, from rough ideas to polished final drafts. My goal is to help students create writing that is authentic, thoughtful, and memorable while still meeting academic or application expectations. I have been coaching high school seniors write college entrance essays and personal statements for the last ten years.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have more than 15 years of experience teaching public speaking, oral communication, and performance-based courses to high school and college students. I currently teach College Public Speaking and have also taught Oral Performance of Literature, theatre, and acting courses, which gives me a strong background in speech delivery, vocal expression, organization, audience awareness, and speaker confidence. I help students improve speech writing, structure, clarity, projection, pacing, body language, and overall presentation skills. My approach is supportive and practical, and I enjoy helping students become more confident, polished, and effective communicators.
Regents

Regents

I am a certified English teacher with more than 15 years of experience teaching middle school and high school students, including courses aligned with New York State English Language Arts standards. I regularly help students prepare for Regents-style reading and writing tasks by strengthening close reading, text analysis, evidence-based writing, grammar, and revision skills. My experience includes teaching English 10 and designing Regents-style practice questions, short responses, and writing activities that help students become more confident with the format and expectations of the exam. My goal is to help students improve both their skills and their confidence so they can approach the Regents with a clear strategy and stronger academic readiness.
Theater

Theater

I have an M.F.A. in Theatre: Acting and Directing from the University of Florida and a B.A. in Theatre: Acting and Directing from Binghamton University, along with years of teaching and directing experience. I have taught theatre and performance courses for middle school, high school, and college students, including Acting I, Theatre Appreciation, Improvisation, Oral Performance of Literature, and Actor Training. My teaching focuses on helping students understand acting vocabulary, physical characterization, objectives, stage relationships, and confident performance choices. I am especially well suited to help students with acting, theatre studies, audition coaching, and performance-based communication.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I am a certified English teacher with more than 15 years of experience teaching writing to middle school, high school, and college students. A major part of my work involves helping students develop strong thesis statements that are clear, specific, arguable, and appropriate for the assignment or audience. I guide students through the process of turning broad ideas into focused claims and then building essays that stay aligned with that central argument. My goal is to help students write thesis statements that not only meet academic expectations but also lead to stronger, more organized, and more effective writing.
ACT English
ACT Reading
English
Grammar
Literature
Proofreading
Reading
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
Study Skills
Vocabulary
Writing
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