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Ivy League professor offering customized academic support. I completed both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Columbia University, where I have taught writing, literature, and literary translation. I have been helping students hone their writing skills in various formats since 2005. Through customized tutoring and in the classroom, my passion is helping students in high school, college, and graduate school with all things writing-related. Whether you need to craft the perfect college application essay, are preparing for the SATs, APs, or GREs, or would like support writing your doctoral dissertation, I'd love to design a custom course of study to help you build your skills and achieve your goals. I also offer tutoring for language acquisition in Spanish and in English. Based on my 15+ years of experience teaching in Los Angeles, New York City, and Mexico, I believe every student can succeed with the proper support and encouragement. Over the years, I have taught essay writing, critical reading, creative writing, English, Spanish, translation, test preparation, and more, helping hundreds of students to reach their goals. Let's plan your success story today!

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Kimberly’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Literature

Graduate Degree: Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Writing, General

Hobbies

I love cooking and warm days at the beach! Donkeys are my favorite animals.

Tutoring Subjects
Academic Coaching
Admissions
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature
Comparative Literature
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School Reading
English
English Grammar and Syntax
English Language Arts Substitute
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
Graduate Test Prep
GRE
GRE Analytical Writing
GRE Quantitative
GRE Subject Test in Literature in English
GRE Subject Tests
GRE Verbal
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Reading
Introduction to Fiction
Languages
Literature
Medieval Literature
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Other
Poetry
Poetry
PSAT Critical Reading
PSAT Writing Skills
Reading
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Spanish
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Spanish 4
Spelling Bee
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Substitute
Test Prep
TOEFL Prep
World Literature
Writing