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Effective Teacher For Writing, Speaking, Job Search, Communication
Susan B.

4,369 hours tutoring

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About Susan


Bio

I am an energetic educator and successful businessperson who has mentored others and applied my writing and speaking skills most of my life. I began as a HS English and Speech teacher. I taught both and served as a judge for Speech tournaments. Later, I transitioned to the business world (corporate sales; VP, Business Development for an IT start-up; VP, Sales). I was also an executive recruiter for 22 years and ran my own retained search practice for five years.

Six years ago, I returned...

I am an energetic educator and successful businessperson who has mentored others and applied my writing and speaking skills most of my life. I began as a HS English and Speech teacher. I taught both and served as a judge for Speech tournaments. Later, I transitioned to the business world (corporate sales; VP, Business Development for an IT start-up; VP, Sales). I was also an executive recruiter for 22 years and ran my own retained search practice for five years.

Six years ago, I returned to my "teaching roots" to build my own national tutoring practice. Today, I work with middle, high school, college, and graduate level students and adults who seek to improve their writing, interviewing, and public speaking skills. In addition, I teach professionals how to network. I also assist them to organize, write, and edit their resumes and LinkedIn profiles. In addition, I work with individuals to prepare for key speeches, and I assist students to write the required essays that will accompany their college applications.

I really enjoy tutoring and would love to help your student improve their writing and speaking skills and increase their confidence in doing so. I give positive reinforcement and encouragement to my students, and I empower them to be more successful in their academic and professional pursuits! The summertime is a superb time to polish writing and speaking skills!


Education

University of Illinois
Speech Education

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: If two or more sessions per week are desired, my rate (online) changes to $42 per hour.
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 7/10/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Career Development

Career Development

As a former Executive Recruiter with over 22 years experience placing CEO's and other senior executives nationwide, I understand today's job market and how job searches are conducted and how companies hire candidates in 2023. I have coached numerous candidates on interviewing and offer negotiating skills. I have also worked with candidates to refine both their resumes and LinkedIn profiles.
English

English

I have been a secondary level English and speech teacher, a successful businessperson (Vice President of Sales), and an entrepreneur. My success in all three areas of my career has been a direct result of my ability to read, write, and speak. I started my tutoring practice six years ago. since that time, I have garnered almost 575 Five Star ratings from parents who have been very pleased with results I have achieved for their own children.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

For over 20 years, I was an executive recruiter and ran my own retained search practice for five years. I have helped hundreds of individuals to be ready for key interviews(at every stage of the hiring process) in which they garner offers or the opportunity to get to the next step in the hiring process. Today, I continue to prepare both students and professionals for in-person, virtual, and panel interviews. I also teach both students and professionals how to craft their resumes and LinkedIn profiles.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have a unique blend of public speaking experience as a former high school Speech and Debate coach and teacher and as an entrepreneur and business owner. I have also judged numerous National Forensics League high school Speech Tournaments. For over four years I managed the Washington, DC metro area as Executive Director for Business Network International, the world's largest business referral organization. In this role I did extensive public speaking and training for my 40 plus chapters throughout the DC area. For over 15 years, I have moderated a weekly workshop that teaches job seekers how to craft a resume that gets interviews. I love working with students to show them how the speaking skills they learn now will benefit them throughout their lives.
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SAT Writing
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Ratings and Reviews


Rating

4.9 (660 ratings)
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Reviews

Excellent and straightforward guidance

Susan was excellent. I highly recommend her. She was very straightforward and gave clear, honest feedback, which I really appreciated. She helped me improve my resume and LinkedIn profile and pointed out exactly what I needed to work on. The session was very helpful and gave me a better understanding of how to present myself professionally. I’m planning to schedule another appointment soon for interview preparation.

Ana, 1 lesson with Susan

Thoughtful, Responsive, and Truly Impactful Speech Coaching

Ms. Susan has been a wonderful tutor for my daughter. She is professional, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in helping her students grow. She creates a positive and encouraging learning environment that builds confidence and strong communication skills over time. We have been very pleased with the experience and would highly recommend her to other families.

Derek, 38 lessons with Susan

Knowledgeable and patient

My son really enjoys his impromptu speech sessions! Ms. Su is engaging, patient, and knew exactly how to bring out his confidence. I’ve seen a big improvement in how he organizes his thoughts and speaks clearly under pressure. Highly recommended!

Jemellee, 19 lessons with Susan

Speech prep

Susan’s tutoring session was very helpful. She taught about how to bring the emotional aspect of the speech and how to give a speech in a conversational way. She’s great!

Yunghui, 1 lesson with Susan

Susan is right on target

Susan is exactly what we were looking for in help with my son’s college Business communication’s class! I think her lessons will help going forward after the class too!

Aaron, 8 lessons with Susan

Wholehearted Commendation and Appreciation for Ms. Sue – Public Speaking Coach Extraordinaire!

Ms. Sue is phenomenal! She made a remarkable impact on the personal and professional growth of our 16-year-old, a high-achieving junior who is reserved and doesn’t enjoy public speaking or opening up in unfamiliar settings. Thanks to her patient and encouraging coaching, he gained the confidence and skills he needed to shine during an important interview. Ms. Sue, with grace, patience, and an incredible ability to connect, helped him find his voice and express himself clearly with passion, conviction, and confidence, in a way that was transformative and empowering - creating a safe space for him to practice, grow, and stretch beyond his comfort zone - something we didn’t think possible in such a short time. Ms. Sue is not just a public speaking coach, she’s a confidence builder and mentor. It’s rare to find someone who can teach with both heart and precision, but Ms. Sue does exactly that. We are beyond grateful for her impact and highly recommend her to anyone seeking not just a speaking coach, but a mentor who sees the full potential in her students and helps them bring it to life. Thank you, Ms. Sue - you’ve made a lasting difference.

Kitty, 6 lessons with Susan

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

My son just started private lessons with Ms.Susan and he said it’s really helpful! He has a better idea how and where to improve his presentation skills! We look forward to taking recurring classes with Ms. Sue.

Yun, 4 lessons with Susan

Recommended A++

She is very patient and detail in reviewing my work. She know what my weaknesses are and give pointers. My presentation performance increase significantly. Recommended tutor A+++

Ismet, 1 lesson with Susan

The tutor I have been searching for !

I can’t say enough good things about Sue! From the very first lesson, it was clear that she is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also exceptionally patient and kind. Her energy and enthusiasm make each session engaging and enjoyable. Sue offers constructive feedback in a way that’s both supportive and effective, helping my son improve his skills with each lesson. Moreover, her encouragement and positive reinforcement have been invaluable. It’s clear that she genuinely cares about my son's progress and success. Overall, I would give Sue an 11/10 without hesitation! If you’re looking for a tutor who combines expertise with a genuinely supportive teaching style, look no further.

Remy, 77 lessons with Susan

Excellent Coach

Ms. Susan helped my son with speech for an upcoming event. She was extremely thorough with everything, she quickly identified his weaknesses when it comes to effective speech writing and delivery and guided him through. My son really enjoyed having her as a coach!! Will definitely come back in future.

Ruchi, 2 lessons with Susan
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