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Ann S.

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Bio

I am a Texas‑certified English teacher with experience teaching middle school, high school, and college students. I hold an MA in English and an MEd, and I have taught writing, literature, and composition in both classroom and one‑on‑one settings. My background has given me a strong understanding of the challenges students face when working on essays, literary analysis, research assignments, and personal statements.

My teaching approach is student‑centered and grounded in active learning....

I am a Texas‑certified English teacher with experience teaching middle school, high school, and college students. I hold an MA in English and an MEd, and I have taught writing, literature, and composition in both classroom and one‑on‑one settings. My background has given me a strong understanding of the challenges students face when working on essays, literary analysis, research assignments, and personal statements.

My teaching approach is student‑centered and grounded in active learning. I help students strengthen thesis statements, improve organization, revise for clarity, and develop practical strategies they can use beyond a single assignment. Whether a student is preparing a college application essay or refining a draft for an English class, I tailor instruction to each learner’s goals and level.

I especially enjoy supporting teens and college students as they build confidence and clarity in their writing. My goal is to make the writing process manageable and meaningful so students not only complete the assignment in front of them but also develop lasting skills for future work.


Education

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Liberal Arts-PlanII
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Masters
Texas Woman's University
PhD
  • Licensed teacher

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ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I hold a PhD in Library Science, an MA in English, an MEd, an MBA, and a BA in Liberal Arts. I have taught on the university, community college, high school, and middle school level. I hold a Texas teacher certification. I can help a student prepare for standardized tests in English, writing, and grammar.
English

English

I have taught children's literature and American literature on the university and community college. I hold a Texas teacher certification in English. I can help a student with English, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.
GED

GED

I have taught English on the middle and high school levels, as well as teaching English and children's literature and composition on the university and community college levels. I hold a PhD in Library Science with a specialty in children's literature, an MA in English, an MEd, and a BA in Liberal Arts. I hold a Texas teacher certification in English and government. I have tutored students in standardized test preparation, essay writing, and composition. I can help a student with English, writing,vocabulary, and grammar.
Grammar

Grammar

Grammar is my love (I even enjoy diagramming!) I hold a PhD in Library Science, an MA in English, an MEd, a MBA, and a BA in Liberal Arts. I hold a Texas teacher certification in English. I can help a student with English, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.
Literature

Literature

I hold a PhD in Library Science with a specialty in children's literature, an MA in English, an MEd, and a BA in Liberal Arts. I have taught on the university, community college, high school, and middle school level. I hold a Texas teacher certification in English. I have a blog about reading and literature. I can help a student with English, writing,vocabulary, and grammar.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have taught composition, literature, and reading on the university, community college, high school, and middle school level. I hold a Texas teacher certification in English. I have written extensively and enjoy researching and writing. I am familiar with language and citation (MLA, Chicago, and APA) rules.
Reading

Reading

I hold a Texas teacher certification in English and as a reading specialist. I can help a student with reading, writing,vocabulary, and grammar. I hold a PhD in Library Science, an MA in English, an MEd, a MBA, and a BA in Liberal Arts. I have taught on the university, community college, high school, and middle school level.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I hold a PhD in Library Science, an MA in English, an MEd, a MBA, and a BA in Liberal Arts, so I have taken the PSAT, the SAT, the GRE (twice!), and the GMAT. I have taught on the university, community college, high school, and middle school level. I hold a Texas teacher certification. I can help a student prepare for standardized tests in English, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.
TAKS

TAKS

I taught 7th and 8th grade English, reading, and creative writing. I administered the TAKS, known as STAAR now, for three years for 7th and 8th grades. To prepare for the test, I tutored students in English, reading, and writing.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I can help a student with English, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. I hold a PhD in Library Science, an MA in English, an MEd, a MBA, and a BA in Liberal Arts. I have taught English, reading, and composition on the university, community college, high school, and middle school level. I hold a Texas teacher certification in English.
Writing

Writing

I hold a PhD in Library Science, an MA in English, an MEd, a MBA, and a BA in Liberal Arts. I have taught at the university, community college, high school, and middle school level. I hold a Texas teacher certification in English. I can help a student with English, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.
American History
Government & Politics
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Demonstrates strong editing skills.

Ann taught me that writing well means entering a conversation, summarizing others to set up one's own argument. Ann is a patient tutor.

Jean, 1 lesson with Ann

Excellent Tutor

Ms. Ann responded timely to my questions regarding my granddaughters need for assistance. My granddaughter is a university student. My granddaughter needed immediate help with preparing a scholarship application and essay. Ms. Ann arrived at our home timely. She and my granddaughter discussed what she needed help with. Ms. Ann had to organize my granddaughter's education history, extra curricular activities, volunteer work, paid employment experiences, and her short term and long term goals. Ms. Ann asked many questions. My granddaughter was at a loss on how to get started and what information was needed. She reviewed 's draft of her scholarship and resume. She made extensive comments, corrections, and suggestions to the text. She assured my granddaughter she would be available to provide further assistance as needed. Ms. Ann'a qualifications are "Outstanding". Her people skills are excellent, combined with her educational achievements and experiences, she is truly an outstanding, highly qualified tutor. In my opinion Ms. Ann is a valuable asset to Wyzant.

Jean, 2 lessons with Ann
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much, Jean. I hope your granddaughter receives the scholarship. Please let me know when the good news arrives!

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