Language Arts

I tutor all English and language arts subjects including writing, reading, reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, literature, and spelling. I prepare tutoring lesson plans to supplement the student's language arts course curriculum and also provide workbooks and study materials that correlate to current state standards. My goal is to insure students are motivated and performing above-grade level. 

Across the Curriculum

The advantages of improving the student's academic writing and reading comprehension skills extend beyond English classes to many other subject areas as a student's reading and writing proficiency often determines his or her general learning ability.

Standardized Test Strategies

By using actual practice exams and preparation materials such as the highly-rated Barron's©, Kaplan© and Princeton Review©, I teach students specific testing principles and strategies guaranteed to raise composite scores on all standardized tests.

ACT - SAT English, Reading, and Writing

I have extensive experience working with students who need assistance with grammar, composition, reading comprehension, and preparation for the English, critical reading and essay writing portions of the PSAT, SAT and ACT exams.*   I also specialize in the SAT Subject Test in Literature. 

SAT Literature Subject Test

I am uniquely qualified to prepare students for the SAT Subject Test in Literature. The SAT Subject test scores will give college admissions staff a fuller picture of a student's academic background and a good score can distinguish the college candidate from a large pool of applicants. Even colleges that don't require a subject test will often look at them. 

Honors and Advanced Placement English

I also specialize in the demands of honors, accelerated, and College Board Advanced Placement English* courses.

English as a Second Language

I work with all age groups in need of ESL instruction. I help with all levels ESL - EFL conversational English, vocabulary development, reading, writing, and accent reduction. I also prepares students for the TOEFL Exam* and the U.S. Citizenship Test.

Speaking with Confidence

I provide the tools needed to speak publicly and communicate professionally. I guarantee my students will overcome fear of speaking and become confident, spontaneous, dynamic, and persuasive public speakers.  

Practical Speech Therapy

I also work with children and adults to improve pronunciation and articulation and reduce common speech problems.

College Entrance Essay Writing

Throughout my teaching career, I worked closely with college admissions directors and can help students create successful college admission application essays. I specialize in the construction of the Common App essay and college scholarship essay. 

Praxis English, Reading, and Writing

The Praxis* is an American teacher certification exam written and administered by the Educational Testing Service. Various Praxis tests are usually required before, during, and after teacher training courses in the U.S.  In many states, the Praxis test is required in order to obtain a teaching license. I can effectively prepare the student for the reading, writing, and English sections of this exam.

*ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc. PSAT, SAT and AP are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board. PRAXIS and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Education Testing Services. I have no affiliation with these companies.