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Columbia Grad, PhD in Rhetoric: AP Language, AP Lit, College Essays
Jillian D.

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2,359 hours tutoring

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Columbia Grad, PhD in Rhetoric: AP Language, AP Lit, College Essays
Columbia Grad, PhD in Rhetoric: AP Language, AP Lit, College Essays
Jillian D.

5.0 (804 ratings)

2,359 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (804 ratings)

2,359 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Jillian

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Welcome Families!

I hold an MA from Columbia University in English and am currently working on my PhD in Rhetoric at TWU. I would characterize myself as a writing coaching who prepares students for college level writing as well as the College Board's AP Language and AP Literature exams. I believe that my outstanding rating and reviews speak for themselves. I have 13 years of experience in the field of education; 10 in the classroom and 3 teaching privately. I am flexible, knowledgeable, and...

Welcome Families!

I hold an MA from Columbia University in English and am currently working on my PhD in Rhetoric at TWU. I would characterize myself as a writing coaching who prepares students for college level writing as well as the College Board's AP Language and AP Literature exams. I believe that my outstanding rating and reviews speak for themselves. I have 13 years of experience in the field of education; 10 in the classroom and 3 teaching privately. I am flexible, knowledgeable, and an expert in my area. I have also served as an AP Curriculum Writer and AP reader for the College Board.

These are challenging times for teachers, students, and their families. In a group setting, distance learning is difficult for many students and working with a coach one on one can help them to gain content knowledge as well as practice with writing skills. I help students to apply what they learn in "online modules" and "Zoom lectures" to maximize their writing potential.

In the era of COVID-19, college essays mean more than ever. I have 13 years of experience as a writing coach and five as a senior class advisor. I take students through the college selection process as well as essay preparation and submission.

My classroom experience includes :Pre-K (1 year), Grades 4-6 and Adult ESOL Chinese/English (2 years), Grade 9 English Language Arts (5 years), Grade 10 English Language Arts (5 years), Grade 11 American Literature (5 years), Grade 12 British Literature (5 years), AP English Language and Composition (6 years), and AP Literature and Composition (6 years). Certification: I hold an 8-12 English Language Arts Certificate in Texas, California, and New York.

My areas of specialty are research skills and writing, poetry and prose analysis, analytical writing, rhetorical analysis, expository writing, remedial grammar instruction, remedial reading instruction, SAT/ACT/PSAT test prep, resume and cover letter construction, speech and debate coaching and college application assistance.

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Education

New York University
English, Art History
Columbia University
Masters
Texas Woman's University
PhD

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  • Hourly Rate: $100
  • Rate details: Student must notify at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. Cancellations within less than 24 hours will incur the full lesson fee. NO SHOWS: Entire fee will be charged.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 2/17/2019

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Grammar

Elementary Education

Study Skills,

Study Skills

I hold an 8-12 English Language Arts Certificate in Texas, California, and New York and have co-taught SPED courses for 5 years. My areas of specialty are research skills and writing, poetry and prose analysis, analytical writing, rhetorical analysis, expository writing, remedial grammar instruction, remedial reading instruction, SAT/ACT/PSAT test prep, resume and cover letter construction, speech and debate coaching and college application assistance. After meeting with my students for a free consultation, I create individualized learning plans for my students that include a combination of modeling, direct instruction, guided practice, and independent assignments as appropriate for the student.
Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary

English

ACT English,

ACT English

I have taught 11th grade English for many years and have designed curriculum with robust test prep embedded.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I earned my BA from New York University in English and Art History and my MA from Columbia University’s Teachers College in English. I have ten years of experience in the field of education including the following: Pre-K (1 year), Grades 4-6 and Adult ESOL Chinese/English (2 years), Grade 9 English Language Arts (4 years), Grade 10 English Language Arts (4 years), Grade 11 American Literature (4 years), Grade 11 British Literature (3 years), AP English Language and Composition (4 years), and AP Literature and Composition (3 years). I have also served as an AP Curriculum Writer and AP reader for the College Board. I hold an 8-12 English Language Arts Certificate in Texas, California, and New York.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I am a licensed English teacher in the state of Texas with ten years of experience. The bulk of those years has been working with 11th graders. I have also served as a curriculum writer and have advocated for prep coursework to be placed in the curriculum.
Writing,

Writing

I have taught English for ten years and have helped many of my students in the college application process.
Grammar, Literature, Reading, Vocabulary

Homeschool

SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I earned my BA from New York University in English and Art History and my MA from Columbia University’s Teachers College in English. I have ten years of experience in the field of education including the following: Pre-K (1 year), Grades 4-6 and Adult ESOL Chinese/English (2 years), Grade 9 English Language Arts (4 years), Grade 10 English Language Arts (4 years), Grade 11 American Literature (4 years), Grade 11 British Literature (3 years), AP English Language and Composition (4 years), and AP Literature and Composition (3 years). I have also served as an AP Curriculum Writer and AP reader for the College Board. I hold an 8-12 English Language Arts Certificate in Texas, California, and New York.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I hold an 8-12 English Language Arts Certificate in Texas, California, and New York and have co-taught SPED courses for 5 years. My areas of specialty are research skills and writing, poetry and prose analysis, analytical writing, rhetorical analysis, expository writing, remedial grammar instruction, remedial reading instruction, SAT/ACT/PSAT test prep, resume and cover letter construction, speech and debate coaching and college application assistance. After meeting with my students for a free consultation, I create individualized learning plans for my students that include a combination of modeling, direct instruction, guided practice, and independent assignments as appropriate for the student.
Writing,

Writing

I have taught English for ten years and have helped many of my students in the college application process.
Reading

Most Popular

Study Skills,

Study Skills

I hold an 8-12 English Language Arts Certificate in Texas, California, and New York and have co-taught SPED courses for 5 years. My areas of specialty are research skills and writing, poetry and prose analysis, analytical writing, rhetorical analysis, expository writing, remedial grammar instruction, remedial reading instruction, SAT/ACT/PSAT test prep, resume and cover letter construction, speech and debate coaching and college application assistance. After meeting with my students for a free consultation, I create individualized learning plans for my students that include a combination of modeling, direct instruction, guided practice, and independent assignments as appropriate for the student.
Writing,

Writing

I have taught English for ten years and have helped many of my students in the college application process.
Reading

Other

Study Skills

Study Skills

I hold an 8-12 English Language Arts Certificate in Texas, California, and New York and have co-taught SPED courses for 5 years. My areas of specialty are research skills and writing, poetry and prose analysis, analytical writing, rhetorical analysis, expository writing, remedial grammar instruction, remedial reading instruction, SAT/ACT/PSAT test prep, resume and cover letter construction, speech and debate coaching and college application assistance. After meeting with my students for a free consultation, I create individualized learning plans for my students that include a combination of modeling, direct instruction, guided practice, and independent assignments as appropriate for the student.

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

I hold an 8-12 English Language Arts Certificate in Texas, California, and New York and have co-taught SPED courses for 5 years. My areas of specialty are research skills and writing, poetry and prose analysis, analytical writing, rhetorical analysis, expository writing, remedial grammar instruction, remedial reading instruction, SAT/ACT/PSAT test prep, resume and cover letter construction, speech and debate coaching and college application assistance. After meeting with my students for a free consultation, I create individualized learning plans for my students that include a combination of modeling, direct instruction, guided practice, and independent assignments as appropriate for the student.

Summer

Study Skills,

Study Skills

I hold an 8-12 English Language Arts Certificate in Texas, California, and New York and have co-taught SPED courses for 5 years. My areas of specialty are research skills and writing, poetry and prose analysis, analytical writing, rhetorical analysis, expository writing, remedial grammar instruction, remedial reading instruction, SAT/ACT/PSAT test prep, resume and cover letter construction, speech and debate coaching and college application assistance. After meeting with my students for a free consultation, I create individualized learning plans for my students that include a combination of modeling, direct instruction, guided practice, and independent assignments as appropriate for the student.
Writing,

Writing

I have taught English for ten years and have helped many of my students in the college application process.
Reading

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

I have taught 11th grade English for many years and have designed curriculum with robust test prep embedded.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I earned my BA from New York University in English and Art History and my MA from Columbia University’s Teachers College in English. I have ten years of experience in the field of education including the following: Pre-K (1 year), Grades 4-6 and Adult ESOL Chinese/English (2 years), Grade 9 English Language Arts (4 years), Grade 10 English Language Arts (4 years), Grade 11 American Literature (4 years), Grade 11 British Literature (3 years), AP English Language and Composition (4 years), and AP Literature and Composition (3 years). I have also served as an AP Curriculum Writer and AP reader for the College Board. I hold an 8-12 English Language Arts Certificate in Texas, California, and New York.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I am a licensed English teacher in the state of Texas with ten years of experience. The bulk of those years has been working with 11th graders. I have also served as a curriculum writer and have advocated for prep coursework to be placed in the curriculum.
PSAT

Ratings and Reviews

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Great Teacher

Teaches very well, good at finding problems with a work and figuring out how to improve them. Highly recommend her.

Lynn, 8 lessons with Jillian

Superb Tutor - Highly Recommended!

My son is a homeschooled high school student. Jillian served as his AP Language and Composition teacher. Jillian is a wonderful, patient, and thorough teacher. My son really enjoyed their class. Jillian was able to customize the class to cover readings that my son was interested in. She created an AP syllabus based on his interests and got it certified by the College Board. Jillian was able to get my son excited about a subject that he previously wasn't very excited about. We are so happy with her work that she will be working with our son again this year, teaching him AP English Literature. Jillian is an excellent teacher. She helped my son develop his writing and interest in English. I am very happy to be able to recommend her - she is fantastic!

Abigail, 88 lessons with Jillian

Excellent AP Language and Composition, as well as AP Literature

Jillian tutored my child for two years of high school in both AP Lang and AP Lit. She is a knowledgeable, patient, and highly effective tutor for these courses as well as the AP exams. I highly, highly recommend her.

Samantha , 63 lessons with Jillian

Amazing tutor

My daughter has been studying with Jillian past few months and she made a big progress. I highly recommend Jillian to any student who needs help for AP English.

Carri, 17 lessons with Jillian

Remarkable and kind teacher

Struggling in English classes throughout my life, Jillian was the first teacher to make me feel confident in my writing and reading comprehension skills. AP Language and Composition began as one of the hardest English classes I've taken; however, once I started classes with Jillian, the resources and specific test taking tactics she provided were catered towards my learning style and made me feel a lot more confident in the class. From critiquing in-class assignments and practicing AP essays/MCQs to working through SAT reading passages, our lessons were always productive and fun, and I can definitely see my improvement reflected in my writing style and grades!

Amy, 23 lessons with Jillian

efficient, respoesible and very knowledgable

Ms. Jillian is wonderful! she was efficient, respoesible and very knowledgable for what she is tuturing for. and My kid really like her. we will contintue asking her help

Fan, 8 lessons with Jillian

Jillian is a great and effective tutor!

In April my son told me that he was not confident on the Free Response Question in the AP English and Composition exam in May. So, I rushed to find him a tutor and Jillian was a great find. Her teaching and technique is very effective. In just 10 lesson my son was confident take the exam in May

Sek, 21 lessons with Jillian

Amazing expertise and critical support

Before her lessons with Jillian, my daughter was very concerned about her preparation and uncertain for how to approach her upcoming AP English Composition test, Jillian provided a nurturing, supportive environment and incredibly helpful and insightful suggestions and training. I am certain that my daughter is better prepared; I know that she was much more calm about the test. I give Jillian my strongest recommendation; I am so grateful that we had the time with her!

Derek, 6 lessons with Jillian

Knowledgeable and positive!

Jillian is an amazing and passionate teacher. I was struggling with AP language until she taught me how to write essays. After a few lessons with her, I was able to get a 5 on my AP English Language test.

Daniel, 13 lessons with Jillian
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