Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...University completing my Arts and Humanities and English bachelor degrees with a minor in Japanese. My focuses in my degrees are language and cultural studies and creative writing. I tutor most things to do with writing, preferring to assist people on their creative writing projects. One of my more passionate subjects to tutor are the basics for Japanese. My hobbies may be easily assumed as writing, playing video games, and watching anime. And that is...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...around inclusivity, belonging and empowerment for all no matter who they are or where they come from or where they are on life's journey. My call as a critical justice diversity educator and researcher is to make sure that what happens in the schools, in the workplace, in the policy manuals, and the courtrooms reflects a student-centered methodological stance that engenders inclusivity and reaches all learners where they are. Creativity and innovation drive me, kindness...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...best through strategies and independent investigation via guided learning, That is, as a tutor I will provide instructional support to assist in undestanding concepts. After, the child will engage in solving the problem independently using learned methods. Furthermore, I believe practice and independent study outside of the classroom is fundamental. Thus, concepts learned outside of tutoring should be applied in the real world. When I am not in the classroom, I spend my time writing...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...graduated from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I have also taught at the North Carolina Governor's School as an art teacher. I believe everyone is an artist, but only a few people really hone their skills and become great-- could this be you? "General duties of a teacher: pull everything out of your students. General duties of a student: pull everything out of your teacher. Pull everything out of your fellow students." -Sister...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...because of the medicine. I am now obtaining my Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education English and my Master's in Education, so that I may share my love of learning (and of teaching) to my future students. I am in my last semester, and am a Student Teacher at McCluer North High School. Outside of academics, I am currently in the process of writing my first fantasy fiction novel and own a book review blog at...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...excitement students have once the necessary or new information clicks and they are able to move forward in their studies. I am a great tutor because I am sensitive to students' needs and assess where they are academically in order to create an academic plan that is tailored for their success. I have 10+ years of experience as a tutor in the following areas: English, Spanish, Chinese, testing, essay related exams, resume writing, scholarship applications...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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I am a passionate communications professional who believes in the power of reading comprehension. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Media Communications and have since worked in Marketing, eCommerce, Consulting, Management, Corporate America, and I've owned my own business. I love to learn, I love to read, and even more, I love to live life as the adventure it is meant to be.
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...settings. I specialize in middle school reading, language arts, science, and math, and have extensive experience supporting students with special needs through individualized instruction and collaborative problem-solving. I earned my Master's in Special Education and Bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati, which provided a strong foundation in evidence-based teaching and inclusive practices. Throughout my career, I have developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, integrated technology to enhance learning, and collaborated...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...my academic focus was better suited for the study and education associated with math. I've loved math ever since grade school, and I found myself actually looking forward to coming home and doing my math homework! I soon realized that what I was doing was not only fun, but had a purpose. I understood that it defines and shapes the way in which we go about our business navigating through the world. My admiration for...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...Writing MFA program. I also have a Master's in English and American Literature from New York University (2024). I received Bachelor's degrees in History and Comparative Literature & Society at Columbia University (2020). In addition to another tutoring company, I worked as a literature guide writer for LitCharts. Before that, I was an online tutor through another Tutoring Platform for five years, and taught lessons in U.S. history, European history, world history, American literature, writing,...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...academic and professional goals. In working with all types of students previously, they all have a basic thing in common: their desire for the opportunity to succeed and improve towards their dreams. Tutoring in a variety of subjects, including Writing/Reading Comprehension, Business, College Admissions, and the ACT, I believe I can absolutely help you take a leap forward. Through hard work and a little elbow grease, your goals and dreams are in reach. "Dedication makes...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Biography
...and a Minor in Network Administration. Aside from university, I work for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Finance division as an Accountant. Work certainly isn't everything though! I am an avid Basketball fan, and an experienced musician. I've been a member of quite a few bands and choirs, and play 5 instruments, including voice. I love writing and literature and am very excited to be working as a tutor in my home city of...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Biography
...different types of writing projects. In addition to working as a tutor, I led conversational groups with nonnative speakers of English, and created workshops for students to improve specific writing skills. I also have two years of experience tutoring K-12 students in basic math and English concepts. While I tutor multiple subjects at various levels of difficulty, I am most passionate about English, specifically in essay writing. As a mentor, I believe that my job...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...from infancy to adolescence as an advocate, instructor and counselor. I have worked as a yoga instructor, camp counselor, language instructor, soccer coach and assistant teacher of art. I have supervised and created classes designed specifically for children with special needs and learning disabilities. I also have had the opportunity to work for the Time In Arts Initiative. Time In is a grant-funded outreach program working to provide enrichment through arts to Pre-K students who...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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I have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught regular education and special Education. I love working with children, helping them find their strengths and build on their weaknesses. I also feel it is important to get to know the students who you are working with, so they will respect you and work hard for you.... I would first model it for the student, and then I would let them try some on their own....
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...Memphis, which has provided me with a strong academic foundation. One of my favorite subjects to teach is Microsoft Office, especially Excel, where I can help others master data entry and analysis to improve their workflow. I also enjoy teaching reading, general business concepts, and statistics, all of which provide invaluable skills in today's world. My goal is to make these subjects engaging and accessible, helping others not only understand the material but also develop...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...college with my bachelorette degree in Creative Writing and Indigenous Studies. For as long as I can remember, learning has been a passion of mine. I would sit and read while others frolicked around because expanding my mind was vital to me. This has not changed over the years. In fact, my passion for education and teaching has only grown stronger. I would like to share what I know and help others understand not only...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...certification in ASL (American Sign Language) so that I could further my career with special education departments. I work with students that may/can have developmental delays, emotional disorders, behavioral issues, autism, down syndrome, deaf/blind/mute, minor to severe cases of ADHD and ADD, and moderate to severe problems with learning disabilities and comprehension problems. I love my job and cannot wait until I get my teaching license. I hope to one day obtain a master's degree...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...from Oregon State University and a degree in English and philosophy from the University of Utah. I tutor a variety of subjects, including writing and economics. I love questions! They are the gateway to learning and understanding. I love working to help students understand, step by step. I think that anyone can learn anything as long as they are patient and work on gaining a good foundation before moving on to more complicated topics.
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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...toward our future. In my approach to tutoring, I enjoy learning about the individual; not only the student. In order to understand the educational needs of each student, I must first understand each person. I enjoy using culturally relevant pedagogy to ensure that my enrichment is useful and can be applied to daily education. I expect nothing but the best for all of the scholars under my tutelage. Within everyone lies the ability to learn,...
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Private Fiction Writing Tutoring in Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia Fiction Writing Tutoring FAQ
Fiction writing may seem like something someone either can or cannot do. A writer is born, not made, or so the thinking goes. Anyone who has ever taken a course in fiction writing knows that there are many things that can be done to improve one's creative writing, however. Brainstorming can be learned, vocabulary can be improved, and characterizations can be refined. And those are all related to the prose itself, never mind refining a piece's plot or story development. No one wakes up one morning with the ability to write a brilliant novel; one must instead develop his or her skills consistently and with the right tools.
You should not give up on writing fiction just because you are struggling in one creative writing course. Writer's block often happens because fiction writing can be quite difficult, and a fiction writing program is built around finding those tools and strategies that allow you to get past writer's block. If you cannot handle all of those tools and strategies, then you will have difficulty on your journey to becoming a successful writer. Falling behind on those seemingly tedious homework assignments can mean you do not develop all of the skills necessary for a fiction writer.
If you are someone who is struggling to write fiction, or you would like some extra assistance in perfecting your craft, then contact Varsity Tutors and ask for us to help you find an experienced tutor in your area. We are excited to help you connect with a personal fiction writing tutor, anywhere in the country, who can help you develop key writing skills through one-on-one instruction. Tutors are fiction writers and are familiar with all of the little exercises and processes you run into during your writing course. They have the kind of experience that can help you develop your fiction writing abilities. More than fellow writers, instructors are experienced educators, people who love working with students more than anything else. Your tutor's ultimate goal is helping you improve your ability to write great fiction, and they can thus use an approach that is crafted especially for you, based on what you need to work on to do better in your class or bolster your weakest skills.
Fiction writing tutoring sessions are conducted in a one-on-one environment, with just you and your tutor working on your particular strengths and weaknesses. Your tutoring can begin with an assessment, so your tutor can figure out exactly what you need to work on in your fiction writing tutoring. If you can craft a beautiful sentence with gorgeous prose, but struggle once you reach more than a page of writing, you can work with your tutor on plot and character developments. By contrast, if you have great story ideas with robust characters, but struggle turning a phrase, you can have your tutor focus on your prose. Your tutor can help you with your fiction writing no matter what facets of it that you struggle with.
When you supplement your classroom lectures with private lessons, you benefit from the guidance and wisdom of an experienced professional. Not only does your tutor care about your academic goals and needs, but they are also able to accommodate your busy schedule. You are in control of when and where you would like to study, and are able to meet for lessons in the comfort of your own home, your favorite coffee shop, or anywhere else around your neighborhood. Furthermore, if you would prefer to not study in-person, simply request that your tutor conduct face-to-face online lessons with you.
Working with a superb tutor can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to improve your fiction writing. Contact Varsity Tutors today for more information about how we can help you connect with a tutor!
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Recent Philadelphia Fiction Writing Tutoring Session Notes
Today the student and I completely finished his compare/contrast essay. He did really well on it, and I feel like he'll get a good grade on it! We also looked at the topic of his next essay, which is a persuasive essay, and we started brainstorming for that. We will continue with 12th grade English next time.
We began by reviewing the grammar workbook pages that I had assigned for homework, which tested their use of the verb 'to be', then we went over the pages on present- and past-tense verbs. The boys are better grasping the concepts of subject and conjugating verbs. I began teaching them about helping verbs and main verbs, which we will continue in the next lesson.
We spent most of the time going over vocabulary. I threw in some part of speech practice to help her find the correct words to fill in the blanks. She also completed a Spanish assignment, and we started revising a high school entrance essay.
Topics: vowels, common vs proper nouns, opposites and definitions of words.
Progress: This session was mostly successful. He performed mostly very well on the different assignments. I would like him to improve his penmanship, in the long run, writing legibly will have huge benefits -- many of which are probably intangible. I will emphasize this next week if we are doing a writing-intensive assignment. I was glad that the student did not have a lot of distracting items with him at this session. He was actually very interested in reading a book, instead of doing the homework. I think this is a good sign.
The student and I reviewed for his language arts test. We discussed parts of speech, direct and indirect objects, synonyms, antonyms, and vocabulary. We also briefly reviewed the comprehension section of the book. While working on parts of speech, the student specifically addressed prepositions, adjectives, conjunctions, and interjections. He also wrote synonyms and antonyms for all of his vocabulary words.
Reviewed and went over simple, loose, and periodic sentences using parallel structure; completed homework assignment re: same. Math topics covering domain, range, vertical and horizontal line tests, and the use of symbols. Chemistry topics including periodic trends, electron configurations, and groups.
