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English , creative writing, and public speaking
Alex W.

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Hourly Rate: $80

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Bio

For over 20 years, I have taught middle schoolers in English, creative writing, and public speaking. I love teaching grammar in the context of real writing. I also love teaching about creative writing through using all five senses. For example I have had my students write about music, sports clips, dark chocolate, famous paintings, etc. I love tutoring because I can quickly get students to realize their potential in writing as we go back-and-forth on drafts.

I have worked for 20...

For over 20 years, I have taught middle schoolers in English, creative writing, and public speaking. I love teaching grammar in the context of real writing. I also love teaching about creative writing through using all five senses. For example I have had my students write about music, sports clips, dark chocolate, famous paintings, etc. I love tutoring because I can quickly get students to realize their potential in writing as we go back-and-forth on drafts.

I have worked for 20 years with students in the classroom setting and one on one to maximize their talents as they grapple with real works writing, not workbooks . I like teaching grammatical concepts and vocabulary in the context of published fiction and poetry , often focusing on famous authors. I have spent a lot of time working with students to sharpen their writing using the five senses. Regarding public speaking — I love analyzing famous speeches and allowing the kids to model the structure of great talks.

If you want to jumpstart and galvanize your writing and take it to the next level, reach out to me. If you want to learn grammar and vocabulary in a very fresh, original way without having to use workbooks , reach out to me.


Education

University of Pennsylvania
Am studies. psych
Johns Hopkins University
Masters
Columbia University
Other

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Travel policy: Within 12 miles of Richmond, VA 23229
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Public Speaking

Public Speaking

With over 20 years experience in teaching public speaking, I have worked with students in person and virtually to brainstorm, craft, revise, and practice their speeches. We have analyzed their speeches together, studying the video. We also analyze professional speeches and discuss what works and what does not.
English
Grammar
Literature
Writing
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