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Experienced Yale graduate who tutors AP, ACT, SAT, SSAT, and Writing
Patrick S.

5.0 (197 ratings)

512 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
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Patrick S.'s Photo

Experienced Yale graduate who tutors AP, ACT, SAT, SSAT, and Writing
Experienced Yale graduate who tutors AP, ACT, SAT, SSAT, and Writing
Patrick S.

5.0 (197 ratings)

512 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (197 ratings)

512 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Patrick

Bio

I am a retired English teacher who knows AP, college-level literature and composition and my test prep students average significant increases (5pts+ ACT) IN any language area test. I am solid in SSAT and ISEE including math, but really focus on verbal. I have edited master's theses in MLA and APA formats as well as numerous other graduate level papers in the areas of nursing, engineering and business. My critical essay about John O'Brien's "The Assault on Tony's is included in "Cafe Abyss"...

I am a retired English teacher who knows AP, college-level literature and composition and my test prep students average significant increases (5pts+ ACT) IN any language area test. I am solid in SSAT and ISEE including math, but really focus on verbal. I have edited master's theses in MLA and APA formats as well as numerous other graduate level papers in the areas of nursing, engineering and business. My critical essay about John O'Brien's "The Assault on Tony's is included in "Cafe Abyss" (due for release November, 2019.
I hike, write, do yoga, read and garden when I'm not engaged helping students. I aim my energy at getting the best thinking and product from those whom I tutor.

Decades of writing, editing public speaking, coaching athletics as well as academic competition have made me a successful motivator and communicator.

I can guide you through MLA and APA research, prep you for any exam, and sharpen your critical reading, thinking and writing. College application essays are a specialty.

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Education

Yale College
English
University of Florida
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: Discount 10% for multiple sessions totaling over 5 hours
  • Lesson cancellation: 16 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 6/26/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Corporate Training

Grammar, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Reading,

Reading

I can typically diagnose a student's lexile level within minutes and craft a growth plan based on the starting point. Working through dyslexia and ADHD often require some methodical approaches by the student, and accelerated readers often need to work on nuances and stylistic elements, but in terms of any student's reading goals, the elements of success are known and measurable as we progress and immerse in more challenging texts.
Grammar, Vocabulary

English

ACT English,

ACT English

Average ACT English score 33 after sessions.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

In the past three years, students whose prior scores were above 25 and under 30 showed an average improvement of 5 point on their composite scores, and students at 30 or 31 went up an average of 3 points to a 33 or 34.
English,

English

I have decades of experience in teaching writing and critical analysis for students from 7th grade through graduate school.
Literature,

Literature

I have an M.A. in Literature and have published criticism (lately, in a 2019 collection regarding John O'Brien, author of "Leaving Las Vegas" entitled "Cafe Abyss"). I have a B.A. in English from Yale and AP teaching experience as well as editorial background.
Reading,

Reading

I can typically diagnose a student's lexile level within minutes and craft a growth plan based on the starting point. Working through dyslexia and ADHD often require some methodical approaches by the student, and accelerated readers often need to work on nuances and stylistic elements, but in terms of any student's reading goals, the elements of success are known and measurable as we progress and immerse in more challenging texts.
Writing,

Writing

I have ten years' experience in higher education and frequently line-edit/proofread graduate theses and dissertations. I am also experienced in shaping written work to word and space requirements from work in journalism.
Grammar, Proofreading, Vocabulary

History

American History, World History

Homeschool

English,

English

I have decades of experience in teaching writing and critical analysis for students from 7th grade through graduate school.
Reading,

Reading

I can typically diagnose a student's lexile level within minutes and craft a growth plan based on the starting point. Working through dyslexia and ADHD often require some methodical approaches by the student, and accelerated readers often need to work on nuances and stylistic elements, but in terms of any student's reading goals, the elements of success are known and measurable as we progress and immerse in more challenging texts.
Writing

Writing

I have ten years' experience in higher education and frequently line-edit/proofread graduate theses and dissertations. I am also experienced in shaping written work to word and space requirements from work in journalism.

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English,

English

I have decades of experience in teaching writing and critical analysis for students from 7th grade through graduate school.
Reading,

Reading

I can typically diagnose a student's lexile level within minutes and craft a growth plan based on the starting point. Working through dyslexia and ADHD often require some methodical approaches by the student, and accelerated readers often need to work on nuances and stylistic elements, but in terms of any student's reading goals, the elements of success are known and measurable as we progress and immerse in more challenging texts.
Writing

Writing

I have ten years' experience in higher education and frequently line-edit/proofread graduate theses and dissertations. I am also experienced in shaping written work to word and space requirements from work in journalism.

Sports/Recreation

Football

Football

I played football for over twenty years and was a head high school coach in Ohio whose teams won league titles and whose players receive scholarships to schools including Ohio State. I know every technique and training program. I am currently willing to assist players and parents evaluate the degree to which immersion in the game makes sense and to what level a young person should reasonably aspire.

Summer

Reading,

Reading

I can typically diagnose a student's lexile level within minutes and craft a growth plan based on the starting point. Working through dyslexia and ADHD often require some methodical approaches by the student, and accelerated readers often need to work on nuances and stylistic elements, but in terms of any student's reading goals, the elements of success are known and measurable as we progress and immerse in more challenging texts.
Writing

Writing

I have ten years' experience in higher education and frequently line-edit/proofread graduate theses and dissertations. I am also experienced in shaping written work to word and space requirements from work in journalism.

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

Average ACT English score 33 after sessions.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

In the past three years, students whose prior scores were above 25 and under 30 showed an average improvement of 5 point on their composite scores, and students at 30 or 31 went up an average of 3 points to a 33 or 34.
ISEE,

ISEE

I have tutored hundred of SSAT, ACT, ISEE, PSAT, Regents and CHSPE students, emphasizing primarily Verbal, Writing, and Reading, but time management, test strategies, and test confidence are also priorities. I am very solid in math through Algebra and geometry.
Praxis,

Praxis

I had over ten student teachers in my teaching career, served as an NCATE Examiner, and worked on the validation team for the Ohio Licensure Exam in Language Arts for grades 7-12.
Regents,

Regents

I have prepared students for an array of standardized tests in several states and my classes have always scored above the school averages. I have also taught AP Language and Composition and Language and Literature, so the Regents Exam falls well within my skill set for ELA.
SSAT,

SSAT

I've been preparing students for SSAT and ISEE for almost two years and have had tutees matriculate at Andover, Exeter, Cate, and Choate.
PSAT

Examples of Expertise

Patrick has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 18 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Amazing feedback and editing for term papers

My son wrote 13 pages of term papers for 10th grade Honors English. He needed help editing and trimming into the required length. Patrick was an expert in helping sharpen his writing with grammar corrections. My son really enjoyed his conversation with this intelligent and humourous teacher. I wish I had known him earlier and will arrange more lessons. Thank you, Patrick!

Rachel, 1 lesson with Patrick

Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

Patrick is a veteran at tutoring my daughter for the ACT. She enjoys meeting with him and she normally shy's away from a tutoring session, so this is a good thing! I appreciate his expertise and we look forward to our future sessions with him.

C., 9 lessons with Patrick

Patient, Understanding and Knowledgeable

My child is preparing for the SSAT and Patrick in a short time has made an impact on his preparations. I feel confident in his ability and trust my son will do his best with Patrick on his side.

Octavius, 8 lessons with Patrick

knowledgeable, professional and kind

Patrick is very kind, professional and extremely knowledgeable in tutoring test prep and essay editing. He has extensive knowledge of SSAT, ISEE and SAT prep, he also helped with essay editing. A communication with student and very understanding. Response time is very fast and very resposible. Highly recommended!!

Jennifer, 1 lesson with Patrick

Great Tutor

My son really enjoys his sessions. He is working with Patrick on English part of SSAT. I really appreciate the session summaries and videos. This keeps me informed about my son’s progress.

Solomiia, 10 lessons with Patrick

Incredible Tutor

Patrick has been a gem of a tutor for my son prepping for the ISEE and the SSAT. He has brought him up to speed in several months time and I am sure my son will be more than prepared for his tests next month.

Nicole, 26 lessons with Patrick

Excellent !!!!!

Patrick did an excellent job helping my son with his summer reading assignment. I would recommend Patrick and use him again for another tutoring session.

Mary Beth, 3 lessons with Patrick

Great teacher, very patient and easy to talk to.

Patrick was very informative, help me tremendously on my essay. He went through everything with me and made sure all my requirements were met. I will definitely be contacting him if I ever need help again! Thank you again Patrick!

Abigail , 2 lessons with Patrick
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