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Elise: Marietta tutor

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I'm a college instructor with 15 years of teaching and tutoring high school and college students in writing, reading, literature, gender studies, and history. With a PhD in English from UMass Amherst, I have expertise in many forms of writing as well as what it takes to succeed in college and graduate school. I have worked with English learners, gifted high schoolers, and college students from a range of backgrounds to help them achieve their goals. In our sessions, you can expect a friendly, collaborative environment where I help you identify your strengths and goals, then make a plan to achieve them.

When I'm not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy traveling, gardening, yoga, and the occasional karaoke night.

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Elise’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Graduate Degree: University of Massachusetts Amherst - Doctor of Philosophy, English

Hobbies

When I'm not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy traveling, gardening, yoga, and the occasional karaoke night.

Tutoring Subjects
Adult Literacy
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing
High School Reading
High School Writing
Literature
Middle School English
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Reading
Writing