...I studied Rehabilitation Counseling at Hunter College in graduate school, and hope to continue my studies in education and one day soon be a public school teacher. I love working with children, and there is nothing else that gives me a greater sense of fulfillment. I have worked with children of all ages from infancy to adolescence as an advocate, instructor and counselor. I have worked as a yoga instructor, camp counselor, language instructor, soccer...
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Hello! My name is Rc and I am an experienced English tutor who loves to help people improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities. I am a Creative Writer and believe that understanding story is one of the ways we can understand the world. I am flexible so reach out to me and we can set up a meeting! Talk to you soon!
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I am passionate about tutoring students in the field of Language Arts, Reading, Writing, Math, and my favorite subject is Fictional Creative Writing. As a published author of suspense mystery novels, I am excited to see young people interested in this subject and look forward to helping them! I love seeing students energized about the topic of learning any subject that interests them. I will give 150% in helping students succeed in achieving their goals!
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With a bachelor's degree in English and a certification to teach 8-12 ELA, I served as an educator for 5 years. In those last 3 years, I ran the AP English III sections as well as led the English III team at my school. I have a special interest in rhetoric and persuasion, writing, and literature. I have experience teaching grades 8, 10, 11, and AP, and I have tutored at all levels.
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...in Symbolic Systems, where I studied everything from computer science to psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and linguistics. This blend of fields shapes how I approach teaching and coaching, allowing me to think about problems from different angles and help others do the same. I run my own coaching and consulting business where I focus on well-being in the workplace. My goal is to help organizations build programs that support not just productivity, but also the mental,...
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...and History at Bethel University, and next year I'll enter a graduate program in English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University. I'm passionate about reading, writing, history, journalism, geography, and languages, and I have experience teaching/tutoring in all of these areas. From tutoring video editing to college students to leading an elementary English class in Cuellaje, Ecuador, I love getting to know students individually and helping them to develop their strengths and interests.
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I am passionate about empowering students to use their voices to advocate and better communicate. I have experience in a variety of classroom settings, both in person and online, and with with students from grades K-12. I am a certified reading specialist and special education teacher. I specialize in a variety of subjects, including executive functioning, public speaking, writing, literature, and test preparation.
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...BA in History/Political Science from the Evergreen State College. I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching from Western Governors University and I absolutely love teaching and learning! I take pride in every session I book and look for personal/individual approaches so each student can further understand their unique style of learning. Individual tutoring sessions are a great opportunity for students to gain metacognitive skills and boost their confidence in the classroom. Learners...
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...history department at Georgetown University who is also an experienced instructor with Varsity Tutors. As a recipient of several degrees, the most recent being a BA in history from Hillsdale College and a MA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies from Stanford University, I have long sought to make teaching my profession. Meanwhile, as a volunteer grade school teacher and a tutor with this company, I have gained many years' experience helping students reach...
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...both music and writing, I am dedicated to helping students unlock their full potential through creative expression and skill development. Whether you're learning to master an instrument, refine your songwriting, or strengthen your writing abilities, I tailor each lesson to your unique goals, interests, and learning style. With years of experience as both a performer and a writer, I bring practical expertise and enthusiasm to every session. My approach combines technical proficiency with creative freedom,...
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...independence students experience as they gain digital literacy is incredibly motivating. What connects these seemingly disparate areas is the fundamental act of communication and the confidence that comes with mastery. Whether it's speaking to an audience, writing a persuasive essay, or navigating a computer interface, it's about effectively conveying ideas and interacting with the world around us. My approach to tutoring is rooted in patience, active listening, and tailoring my methods to meet the unique...
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...to write from me because I refuse to let them fail. The truth is I do my very best to teach and expect students to do theirs to learn. I am tough but fair - never waste a student's time, nor do I waste mine. Friends say I am an intellectual, because I love to think, read and write as much as I love to laugh. I have a master's degree are in Theology and...
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...2019 with a BA in Counseling Psychology and a minor in Spanish. I am now pursuing a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I want to counsel youth and young adults upon completion of this degree. In the meantime, I am doing what I have always loved and tutoring students. I was a 4.0 student in my undergraduate degree and achieved a 4.2 GPA during my high school career. I am highly knowledgeable about subjects...
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...30 years and have worked with children of all ages from kindergarten all the way to college and beyond. As a classroom teacher, I taught both elementary and high school. I am currently a high school counselor and the combination of all of my experience gives me a unique window into the world of education and college entrance. My experience, combined with my doctoral degree with a focus on learning disabilities, allows me a varied...
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I believe all children are unique and deserve an educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. I strive to help all children meet their educational goals and reach their full potential.
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Teaching students to read, to write, and to appreciate literature is my life's passion. Throughout the many years of my teaching career, my students have ranged from age 5 through 55. So many of them keep in contact with me, even years after we have worked together. They all tell me the same thing: I helped them to improve their language skills.
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...and fiction), literacy, study skills/organization and academic/career planning I also specialize in the college application process, having helped hundreds of students through college essays and SAT prep. In 2021, I completed my Master's program at University of Oregon, where I'm studying Strategic Communication with a focus in storytelling, marketing/branding, research, and communications planning. Prior to that, I've worked in both journalistic and teaching/mentoring settings, as well as attained my B.A. in Journalism in 2016.
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...from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a MA.Ed. in Urban Environmental Education from Antioch University Seattle in partnership with IslandWood. I have a MFA in Creative Writing degree from the University of Washington Seattle, where I am currently a fifth-year Ph.D. Candidate in English literature and culture. As an educator, my driving question is "How can I more effectively teach across diverse learning styles?" I use multiple tactics to accomplish a responsive approach...
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Manchester 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 Manchester 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.
