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English Tutor Specializing in Writing and Critical Thinking Skills
Rebecca O.

5 hours tutoring

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English Tutor Specializing in Writing and Critical Thinking Skills
English Tutor Specializing in Writing and Critical Thinking Skills
Rebecca O.

5 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

5 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Rebecca


Bio

My name is Rebecca O. I'm an educational consultant ready to help you master confusing writing assignments for college, or I can guide your child to build on the very basics of writing skills with fun lessons on creating sentences and communicating--or I can offer something in between, depending on the situation. I tutor to the level of the student, where we establish goals and work toward them together. We can set up a one-time session, or we can meet on a regular basis (virtual e-tutoring...

My name is Rebecca O. I'm an educational consultant ready to help you master confusing writing assignments for college, or I can guide your child to build on the very basics of writing skills with fun lessons on creating sentences and communicating--or I can offer something in between, depending on the situation. I tutor to the level of the student, where we establish goals and work toward them together. We can set up a one-time session, or we can meet on a regular basis (virtual e-tutoring is available).

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BIOGRAPHY
An expert at quickly assessing the skill level of each student during her sessions, Rebecca O. takes care to provide a top-notch personalized approach that harnesses the individual's unique strengths and goals so they can begin to unlock their potential for success, always focusing on making progress toward growth and building skills.

Rebecca has been tutoring and teaching students with varying abilities (including Honors/AP and learning disabled), and of all ages—K-12 through college and PhD levels—for 10 years. She studied and practiced teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, which included extensive research and classroom instructional experience with pedagogical methods and strategies.

She has a strong history of working with students to improve and develop their English language and writing skills, as well as vocabulary building and phonics training, at public and private schools such as Sacred Heart University, Southern Connecticut State University, Windham High School, Sweeney Elementary School, and Sage Park Middle School, as well as with students in small groups and 1:1 sessions as a private tutor.

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TESTIMONIALS
"Our [4th grade] daughter always looks forward to working with Rebecca and has improved a whole grade level. The best investment for our daughter’s success was having her work with Rebecca."
-Martha, PA, May 2020


Education

Eastern Connecticut State University
English
Southern Connecticut State University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $40
  • Rate details: Please let me know if you need a lower rate. We can discuss.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
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  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I can help guide you on the best ways to proofread your writing, such as following grammatical and punctuation standards & cross-referencing your writing against a style guideline (including MLA and APA). I can suggest improvements to your language for sentence-level clarity and overall cohesion, which improved grammar can enhance. In addition to 7+ years' teaching experience, I have 5+ years' experience editing/proofreading the grammar, punctuation, and style of a variety of print and web materials, including full length novels, business websites, brochures, and educational documents.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I can help guide you on the best ways to proofread your writing, such as following grammatical and punctuation standards & cross-referencing your writing against a style guideline (such as MLA or APA). I can suggest improvements to your language for sentence-level clarity and overall cohesion. In addition to 6+ years' teaching experience, I have 6+ years' experience editing/proofreading a variety of print and web materials, including full length novels (a romance series, and a thriller manuscript), industry-leading websites with heavy traffic, institutional brochures, and various educational documents.

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

I can help guide you on the best ways to proofread your writing, such as following grammatical and punctuation standards & cross-referencing your writing against a style guideline (including MLA and APA). I can suggest improvements to your language for sentence-level clarity and overall cohesion, which improved grammar can enhance. In addition to 7+ years' teaching experience, I have 5+ years' experience editing/proofreading the grammar, punctuation, and style of a variety of print and web materials, including full length novels, business websites, brochures, and educational documents.
Reading

Reading

I have 7+ years of tutoring and teaching experience in English and language arts. I work with K-5, middle school, high school, and college students. My specialty is providing an individualized approach to build confidence and help you (or your child) do better in school on all writing assignments. I enjoy tutoring about the English language, grammar, the writing process, critical thinking, reading, and literature. We can work on developing stronger reading comprehension, learning how to annotate and become an active reader, motivation, confidence, strategies, study and homework habits, and more.

English

English,

English

I have 7+ years of tutoring and teaching experience in English and language arts. I have worked with K-5, middle school, high school, and college students. My specialty is the writing process and providing an individualized approach to building confidence and doing better in school on all writing assignments. I also enjoy tutoring about the English language, grammar, reading, and literature. We can work on grammar, sentences, essay structure and organization, thesis, topic sentences, quoting from sources, formatting, outlines, motivation, confidence, strategies, study and homework habits, and more.
Grammar,

Grammar

I can help guide you on the best ways to proofread your writing, such as following grammatical and punctuation standards & cross-referencing your writing against a style guideline (including MLA and APA). I can suggest improvements to your language for sentence-level clarity and overall cohesion, which improved grammar can enhance. In addition to 7+ years' teaching experience, I have 5+ years' experience editing/proofreading the grammar, punctuation, and style of a variety of print and web materials, including full length novels, business websites, brochures, and educational documents.
Literature,

Literature

I'm an experienced, supportive and encouraging, and flexible tutor available to help with assignments and skills related to literature studies, My experience teaching and tutoring spans across almost a decade, during which time I've taught at the university level, tutored K-12 and college students, and worked closely with students with disabilities. I have a BA in English and an MFA in creative writing, so I have extensive experience researching and writing essays about literature, including older epic Anglo-Saxon poetry such as Beowulf and great modernist fiction like Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I can help guide you on the best ways to proofread your writing, such as following grammatical and punctuation standards & cross-referencing your writing against a style guideline (such as MLA or APA). I can suggest improvements to your language for sentence-level clarity and overall cohesion. In addition to 6+ years' teaching experience, I have 6+ years' experience editing/proofreading a variety of print and web materials, including full length novels (a romance series, and a thriller manuscript), industry-leading websites with heavy traffic, institutional brochures, and various educational documents.
Reading,

Reading

I have 7+ years of tutoring and teaching experience in English and language arts. I work with K-5, middle school, high school, and college students. My specialty is providing an individualized approach to build confidence and help you (or your child) do better in school on all writing assignments. I enjoy tutoring about the English language, grammar, the writing process, critical thinking, reading, and literature. We can work on developing stronger reading comprehension, learning how to annotate and become an active reader, motivation, confidence, strategies, study and homework habits, and more.
Writing

Writing

I enjoy tutoring about the academic writing process & look forward to helping with your thesis statement, topic sentences, outline/organization, clarity, and citations in MLA or APA. I have 7+ years' teaching experience, a master's degree, and bachelor's degree in English. I'm also a published writer. As an educator, I help students of varying writing abilities throughout all grade levels, from preK-12 through college/university, including PhD candidates.

Homeschool

English,

English

I have 7+ years of tutoring and teaching experience in English and language arts. I have worked with K-5, middle school, high school, and college students. My specialty is the writing process and providing an individualized approach to building confidence and doing better in school on all writing assignments. I also enjoy tutoring about the English language, grammar, reading, and literature. We can work on grammar, sentences, essay structure and organization, thesis, topic sentences, quoting from sources, formatting, outlines, motivation, confidence, strategies, study and homework habits, and more.
Reading,

Reading

I have 7+ years of tutoring and teaching experience in English and language arts. I work with K-5, middle school, high school, and college students. My specialty is providing an individualized approach to build confidence and help you (or your child) do better in school on all writing assignments. I enjoy tutoring about the English language, grammar, the writing process, critical thinking, reading, and literature. We can work on developing stronger reading comprehension, learning how to annotate and become an active reader, motivation, confidence, strategies, study and homework habits, and more.
Writing

Writing

I enjoy tutoring about the academic writing process & look forward to helping with your thesis statement, topic sentences, outline/organization, clarity, and citations in MLA or APA. I have 7+ years' teaching experience, a master's degree, and bachelor's degree in English. I'm also a published writer. As an educator, I help students of varying writing abilities throughout all grade levels, from preK-12 through college/university, including PhD candidates.

Most Popular

English,

English

I have 7+ years of tutoring and teaching experience in English and language arts. I have worked with K-5, middle school, high school, and college students. My specialty is the writing process and providing an individualized approach to building confidence and doing better in school on all writing assignments. I also enjoy tutoring about the English language, grammar, reading, and literature. We can work on grammar, sentences, essay structure and organization, thesis, topic sentences, quoting from sources, formatting, outlines, motivation, confidence, strategies, study and homework habits, and more.
Reading,

Reading

I have 7+ years of tutoring and teaching experience in English and language arts. I work with K-5, middle school, high school, and college students. My specialty is providing an individualized approach to build confidence and help you (or your child) do better in school on all writing assignments. I enjoy tutoring about the English language, grammar, the writing process, critical thinking, reading, and literature. We can work on developing stronger reading comprehension, learning how to annotate and become an active reader, motivation, confidence, strategies, study and homework habits, and more.
Writing

Writing

I enjoy tutoring about the academic writing process & look forward to helping with your thesis statement, topic sentences, outline/organization, clarity, and citations in MLA or APA. I have 7+ years' teaching experience, a master's degree, and bachelor's degree in English. I'm also a published writer. As an educator, I help students of varying writing abilities throughout all grade levels, from preK-12 through college/university, including PhD candidates.

Summer

Reading,

Reading

I have 7+ years of tutoring and teaching experience in English and language arts. I work with K-5, middle school, high school, and college students. My specialty is providing an individualized approach to build confidence and help you (or your child) do better in school on all writing assignments. I enjoy tutoring about the English language, grammar, the writing process, critical thinking, reading, and literature. We can work on developing stronger reading comprehension, learning how to annotate and become an active reader, motivation, confidence, strategies, study and homework habits, and more.
Writing

Writing

I enjoy tutoring about the academic writing process & look forward to helping with your thesis statement, topic sentences, outline/organization, clarity, and citations in MLA or APA. I have 7+ years' teaching experience, a master's degree, and bachelor's degree in English. I'm also a published writer. As an educator, I help students of varying writing abilities throughout all grade levels, from preK-12 through college/university, including PhD candidates.

Examples of Expertise


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