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Richard

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I am a very interactive tutor. My bachelor's degree is in English/Creative Writing, My master's is in Education as is my doctorate. I tutor reading, writing at all levels, and lower grade math. one of my specializations is helping students of all ages to get things from their brain onto paper.

I also specialize in tutoring students for college preparation and in editing essays and papers. High School students and their parents have consistently seen increases in the reading and writing sections of the SAT of 140 points. As the retired Director of Admissions and working at one of the nations most prestigious universities I can be a big help in the preparation of college application essays as well as any questions and answers. Finally, I take the same skills and can apply them towards helping you with any papers regarding editing or research.

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Richard’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Eckerd College - Bachelors, Creative Writing

Graduate Degree: Walden University - PHD, Education

Hobbies

Kayaking, fishing, traveling, hanging out with the family, TV and movies

Tutoring Subjects
Adult Literacy
American Literature
British Literature
College Application Essays
College Level American Literature
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
Fiction Writing
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
Introduction to Fiction
Journalism
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Other
Public Speaking
World Literature
Writing