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Certified English Teacher Specializing in Reading & Writing
Jacob E.

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Hi! I’m a certified 7–12 English Language Arts teacher with a Master’s in Teaching and over 6 years of classroom experience. I currently teach 7th and 8th grade ELA at Schuylkill Valley Middle School and previously taught 7th grade Honors for 4 years, helping students build strong analytical reading and writing skills.

I specialize in helping students improve reading comprehension, strengthen their writing skills including paragraphs, essays, and organization, and prepare for tests and...

Hi! I’m a certified 7–12 English Language Arts teacher with a Master’s in Teaching and over 6 years of classroom experience. I currently teach 7th and 8th grade ELA at Schuylkill Valley Middle School and previously taught 7th grade Honors for 4 years, helping students build strong analytical reading and writing skills.

I specialize in helping students improve reading comprehension, strengthen their writing skills including paragraphs, essays, and organization, and prepare for tests and standardized exams.

Many students struggle with writing because it feels overwhelming. I break it down into clear, manageable steps, whether that means structuring a paragraph, organizing ideas, or understanding exactly what a prompt is asking.

My approach is structured but flexible. If one method does not click, I adjust until it does. I use tools like graphic organizers, models, and guided practice to help students build confidence and independence.

I am a great fit for students who struggle to organize their writing, have trouble figuring out what to say, want to improve their grades or test performance, or are ready to be challenged and pushed to a higher level.

I have worked with students long-term and helped them grow from struggling writers into confident, independent thinkers.

Now enrolling for summer tutoring starting in June. Flexible daytime and evening availability. Feel free to reach out with any questions!


Education

University of Hartford
Secondary English Ed
Ithaca College
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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English

English

Bachelor's in Secondary Education with a subject area of English Passed Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Exam: Writing (5722) Certified by Nevada Department of Education to teach English for grades 7-12 Frequent creative writer as a hobbyist Experience writing academic papers, including graduate-level thesis Expertise of research skills and implementation
Literature

Literature

Bachelor's in English Education with a major concentration in literature Passed Praxis English Language Arts: Content & Analysis (5039) Content expertise from 4+ years of teaching experience & 5 years of higher education studies
Reading

Reading

Bachelor's in English Education with a major concentration in literature Passed Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Exam: Reading (5712) Licensed by Nevada Department of Education to teach reading for grades 7-12 Content expertise from 4+ years of teaching experience & 5 years of higher education studies
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have had experience with teaching test preparation for standardized tests in Nevada, such as SBAC and MAP. I have also scored proficiently on reading and writing portions of the SAT when taken as a high schooler. Test preparation requires the combination of reading and writing skills (of which I am a licensed educator) and test-taking strategies (I have taught these to my students, who then achieved high growth on both standardized tests).
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I have had experience with teaching test preparation for standardized tests in Nevada, such as SBAC and MAP. I have also scored proficiently on reading and writing portions of the SAT when taken as a high schooler. Test preparation requires the combination of reading and writing skills (of which I am a licensed educator) and test-taking strategies (I have taught these to my students, who then achieved high growth on both standardized tests).
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Licensed by Nevada Department of Education to teach vocabulary for grades 7-12 Knowledge of skills and procedures for vocabulary acquisition after 4+ Years of teaching experience
Writing

Writing

Bachelor's in Secondary Education with a subject area of English Passed Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Exam: Writing (5722) Certified by Nevada Department of Education to teach writing for grades 7-12 Frequent creative writer as a hobbyist Experience writing academic papers, including graduate-level thesis Expertise of research skills and implementation

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Very patient and knowledgeable

Kids are all caught up with their assignments and happy. My older son says jacob teaches him to write good essays. My younger son finally has no missing assignments.

Nailia, 29 lessons with Jacob
Hourly Rate: $80
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