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Reading, Writing, and Literature Tutor, PhD: U Penn, BA: Princeton
Destiny C.

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I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with my PhD in English in 2023. Before that, I graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English (honors) in 2017, as well as certificates in African American Studies and Gender Studies.

I have 10 years of tutoring experience and enjoy watching students grow into critical readers and writers. Before entering graduate school, I taught at an after school program for middle school and high school students where I created and taught...

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with my PhD in English in 2023. Before that, I graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English (honors) in 2017, as well as certificates in African American Studies and Gender Studies.

I have 10 years of tutoring experience and enjoy watching students grow into critical readers and writers. Before entering graduate school, I taught at an after school program for middle school and high school students where I created and taught a class on history and literature.

Elementary: Using the phonics method, I work with K-5th grade students on reading fluency and comprehension, writing, and spelling. I use materials such as digital flashcards, digital worksheets, phonics games, and I have a collection of over 400 children's books, some of which are digital. Methods align with Common Core State Standards.

Middle: I offer feedback on written homework assignments and help students organize their writing and strengthen grammar, diction and style. I also teach literary analysis.

High school: In addition to the same services I provide for middle school students, I work with high school students who are conducting research for papers by teaching research methods & writing. For students who don't want help with specific assignments but want guidance in fostering a love for literature, I have my own literature curriculum and writing activities with a college-prep focus.

College: I have experience in grading and providing feedback on written work for college students at all levels.

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Education

Princeton University
English
University of Pennsylvania
PhD

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: If you cancel with less than 6 hours notice, I will assess a cancellation fee for half the price of the missed session time. I will charge the full fee if you miss a session without notifying me.
  • Lesson cancellation: 6 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/7/2022

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Literature

Literature

I earned my B.A. in English at Princeton University, where I primarily studied American literature and African American literature in the 20th century. As part of my undergraduate degree requirements, I took and passed an exam on classics ranging from the 15th Century to contemporary literature. Some of my coursework in college included: Jane Austen Seminar, African American Literature: Origins to 1910, James Baldwin Seminar, Shakespeare Seminar, and Fictions of Urban Black Life. Beyond my formal qualifications, I read American literature widely.
Proofreading

Proofreading

3rd year PhD student in English Literature and the University of Pennsylvania Honors graduate of Princeton University with a B.A. in English, and award for writing the best senior thesis of the class of 2017 Current TA in college courses where I regularly offer feedback on research papers Have taken multiple workshops offered at my university on the art of providing feedback on students' written work.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I competed in policy debate during all 4 years of high school. My debate partner and I had a 1st place winning streak in the St. Louis Urban Debate League tournaments and qualified to National Urban Debate League nationals twice, and the National Forensics League Nationals once. I also had a 1st-place speaker winning streak for nearly one full academic year. As far as public speaking that is not centered on policy debate, I presented research at more than 10 conferences while in college, and also present my research now that I am in graduate school. I can tutor students in persuasive speaking, policy debate (both junior varsity and varsity), organization of arguments, and the art of making academic presentations accessible to broader audiences.
Reading

Reading

I have experience that ranges from preparing kindergarten students for 1st grade reading, grammar and writing for elementary school aged students, and even SAT prep in Reading and Writing for high school students.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I have 8 years of tutoring experience (before making a Wyzant account), and have taught SAT Reading and Writing to high school students. I am a clear, concise, and organized writer.
Writing

Writing

I provided written and verbal feedback to college students' written work as a teaching assistant. I also have 2 years of experience teaching SAT Writing Prep to high school students. Additionally, I tutored elementary school students ages 8-10 in writing and reading. Lastly, I won the prizes for Best Senior Thesis in both the English Department and the African American Studies department for the 77-page final project I wrote in college. As a PhD student, I now write research papers regularly and have presented some of them at academic conferences in my field.
ACT English
American History
Elementary Math
Grammar
Social Studies
Spelling
Vocabulary

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Increase reading Lexile score

My son has really learned so much from Destiny she has only been working with him a few weeks and his reading lexile score went up 95 points he is now back reading at a 4th grade level and comprehending it as well.

Shernedra, 41 lessons with Destiny

Highly knowledgeable and detail-orientated tutor

Destiny is a fantastic tutor who helped me with literature review, conceptual and theoretical frameworks assignments. She is highly knowledgeable, patient, detail-oriented, and communicative! I am very thankful to have found her, and I will continue taking lessons with her on my future research assignments!

Iris, 5 lessons with Destiny

She had a good plan to begin with my son to assess his writing

Destiny came to the lesson with a plan that would enable her to get right to work for the first lesson. She had a nice manner, was efficient, helpful and my son liked working with her.

Caren, 14 lessons with Destiny

Super smart and helpful

She is really good at doing everything. She is able to take ideas and transform them to another level. She is a great tutor, and loves to teach even students at the highest level.

Nathan, 6 lessons with Destiny

Awesome Interactions

Destiny is amazing! She is very patient and her learning plan is very engaging. This is a great formula for building confidence with Reading. Our 1st Grader looks forward to sessions with Ms. Destiny!

Robin, 6 lessons with Destiny

poetry, how to start a sentence

when starting a paragraph you would have to indent your sentence, an d always use a capital letter. With poetry you have to find the metaphor and simile of the poet.

Faten, 3 lessons with Destiny

Great teacher

She is a great tutor and wants to help. She offers me really good advice to help me on my assignment.

David, 1 lesson with Destiny

Great tutor !!!

Destiny C. is a great tutor who has helped me improve my writing skills and taught me how to understand context from different excerpts. She makes the learning environment feel safe and comfortable as she patiently guides me through these assignments. Destiny and I have had many successful tutoring sessions and I would definitely recommend her to any other student!

Lexie, 3 lessons with Destiny

Great and pleasant

Another great week. Destiny’s methods are really improving Ja’Kai’s confidence and his overall willingness to do the work has definitely improved. He studies the work she assigns for the week to review and is excited to meet with her every week. I continue to have confidence in her method and know he will be performing at the academic level he should in no time. I am very grateful for her and her patience, techniques and professionalism.

B, 15 lessons with Destiny

Great tutor - very patient

Today’s lesson was great because I see that with continued lessons with Destiny he will get to a great place academically. I see a lot of potential in the method she chose and again agree with her findings. Everything she says after the assessment or lesson is everything I noticed myself which is what motivated me to get a tutor in the first place. Thank you Destiny for your great efforts.

B, 15 lessons with Destiny
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