Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...because as a student myself, I understand the challenge of trying to improve in an area where you don't feel confident. While I will definitely sympathize with students, that does not take away from my firm belief that growth is 100% possible with dedicated effort. I will aim to foster a positive and (hopefully fun) tutoring environment, and am really excited to work with students of all ages. Outside of school, I spend my time...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...variety of subjects. While I'm qualified for a range of subjects, my favorites to tutor include English, writing, visual arts, reading, and history. I graduated from Loudoun County High School in the top 5% of my class, and am currently obtaining my bachelors in Psychology from the College of William and Mary. In my tutoring sessions, I hope to capture the basics of the subject, establish an efficient but comfortable schedule, and progress from there...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...old, honor roll graduates to students working to establish communication methods. After that I pivoted to working with seniors who have vision loss, teaching them about everything from how to cook blind to how to use a smartphone. I have two teaching degrees from Columbia University, an additional teaching certification from Portland State University, and I got my BA in creative writing from Linfield University. I love learning and teaching and look forward to meeting...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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I absolutely love teaching and tutoring young people! I believe in providing access outside the classroom to solidify and expand learning! I have been teaching high school for 3 years. I am certified in ESL, Special Education, English 7-12. Working on more! I specialize in creative writing, poetry, and arts and crafts.
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...skill a person can acquire. If you want the world to hear your voice, learn to write. With a doctorates in Creative Writing and Literary and Cultural Studies, I have worked for more than forty years in classrooms, online and individual instruction with students age 7 to more than 60. I have even taught in prisons, and always learned something new. A student once said more people learn to write from me because I refuse...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...recently completed an internship in a middle school Resource Room setting. I specialize in tutoring all English subjects, including the writing process, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and grammar, at all academic levels from elementary school through college. I am also an expert tutor in ELA, math, science, and history at the elementary and middle school levels. I have substantial experience working with students who have learning challenges or disabilities. I believe that we all learn in...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...THE and Trend magazines. For about five years, Davis hosted ArtBeat, a weekly, live radio show about art that aired on Hutton Broadcasting stations. She has taught art history at Santa Fe University of Art and Design and the College of Santa Fe, and at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She most recently taught art history at the Santa Fe Community College, as well as a non-credit summer course called "Demystifying Contemporary Art" in...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...secondary and post secondary students on all topics ELA. I have 12 years of experience in education, 9 years of that at the high school level. I have Master's degrees in Education and English, and I am both ELA and ESL certified. I taught Intro to College Writing and Intro to College Literature in grad school. I've read all your required reading a million times. Best high school required reading- Gatsby, worst- Fahrenheit 451.
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...I want to be a reason why they are. Before becoming a teacher I worked in the Medical sector and I owned a photography business for ten years. I enjoy helping with the core foundation of education but also in the hobbies sector like photography. I also have four years of education in American Sign Language, which has helped me teach my nonverbal students to communicate, my children to communicate with deaf students and adults.
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...MFA in creative writing. I've had both poetry and short stories published, and I'm currently going through the publication process of my first novel. Although I specialize in creative writing and higher-level English courses, I have vast experience tutoring mid-level math and everything writing related. As father of a 7 year-old daughter and a 4 year-old son, I'm also passionate about working with younger kids. I speak Spanish fluently and taught it while an undergrad....
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
Biography
...and AP exam prep, English and writing classes, as well as some high school science courses, and all middle and elementary school subjects. I love teaching and helping students learn, and especially love fostering curiousity outside of school. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my BA from St. Edward's University in Communication and a member of the Honors program where I completed my undergraduate thesis. I also work as a freelance journalist and enjoy photography...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...up with my peers and going over subjects that were difficult for them in class. I was also a tutoring intern at 826 Boston, a nonprofit that serves traditionally underprivileged communities. There, I worked with students from kindergarten to junior year of high school in a wide range of subjects. I was also part of 826's college essay bootcamp, during which I helped students make considerable improvements to their college essays and helped them to...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
Biography
I look forward to the opportunity to continue tutoring learners in order to achieve their full potential. I have seven years of experience in education that I bring to the table, and I have a masters degree in educational technology. Particular areas of focus for me include English and social studies, including writing/grammar, literature, reading, history, government, and geography.
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...process. I can help organize your approach by finding the most highly recurring places where you struggle and construct a more stable foundation. We aim to enjoy learning, not score perfect. That allows us to relax as we polish or build skills that once hindered progress. Even though I started by tutoring mathematics, my natural gifts lie in the Language Arts. The arts allow for freedom of expression and creativity that feels nourishing. I am...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...I enjoy watching my students develop not only academically, but also as people and as individuals. I enjoy pushing students beyond their personal boundaries. I've worked with students of various ages. I began working as a Pre-K teacher assistant seven years ago. I enjoy working with them and making them feel loved and safe at school. I enjoy teaching students in both large and small groups. We learn numbers, the alphabet, how to sing, and...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...while also taking premedical coursework. I currently am pursuing my Master's degree in Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences before I attend medical school. I am very passionate about learning and teaching. While I am a younger tutor, I have numerous hours teaching and coaching ages six to undergraduate college students. My favorite subjects to teach are physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, and political science. I have numerous academic interests and I believe in fostering a passion for learning...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...success. My teaching philosophy is based on creating an empathetic, engaging, and supportive learning environment for my students. I have a certification in Science of Reading (Phonemic Awareness) and have experience teaching K-5 reading/math/science and undergraduate chemistry 101. I use phonics/science of reading to help students decode and read words and sentences. I am available to help students in K-5 grades with reading or science subjects. I also hold a master's degree in chemistry. Please...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...of multiple ages and ability levels. While I tutor a broad range of subjects such as elementary reading and math, I am most passionate about art. In my experience, motivating students with positivity and using scaffolded support (building on what they know and beyond) makes for success. I am a firm proponent of lifelong learning and differentiation in regards to meeting needs of specific learners. I am a reliable and steadfast educator who is dedicated...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...interesting and creative. Progression needs to be planned for, so that as students work and explore at their own pace, there is something else to move them on and take them further in their learning. I also believe that differentiation and meeting varied learning styles are key to effective teaching and learning. I aim to give students as many learning opportunities and experiences as possible in order to engage, motivate, and prepare them for future...
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Certified Fiction Writing Tutor in Essex County, NJ
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...undergraduate student at Wofford College pursuing a major in biology with a minor in business. In addition, I am a nationally certified and state certified Emergency Medical Technician and work sporadically throughout the year. I have three years of experience tutoring students in a wide array of subject areas. I have a true passion for learning and I am extremely excited to share that passion with the students I have the privilege to help succeed.
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Private Fiction Writing Tutoring in Essex County, NJ
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Essex County 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 Essex County 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.
