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Hi! My name is Melissa Andrews and I am a high school English teacher, department chair, and literacy specialist. I've taught all grades 8-12 and a variety of English related content areas. I specialize in essay writing, AP Literature and AP Language, and language arts. I hope I can share my passion for English and help students develop confidence in their reading and writing skills!

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Melissa’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Canisius College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Graduate Degree: Providence College - Master of Science, Adult Literacy Instructor

Graduate Degree: University of South Carolina-Union - Doctor of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

State Certified Teacher

Hobbies

Reading, cooking, playing with my dog Daisy, and traveling the world!

Tutoring Subjects
Academic Coaching
Admissions
Adult Literacy
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
British Literature
College Application Essays
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing
Expository Writing
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Reading
High School Writing
Literature
Middle School English
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Other
Poetry
Poetry
Reading
Study Skills
World Literature
Writing