Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors in Tulsa, OK

...and am fluent in Italian, with good Spanish and basic French. I can help with mastering content (memorizing vocabulary and so forth), but what I really emphasize are building long-term skills so that students are learning HOW to learn on their own. I focus on building their confidence along with their skills: setting short-term, achievable goals so the student sees regular progress can help immensely with low academic esteem. I also strive to give positive,...

...I am a true believer in the significant role the arts and humanities have in our educational system and the importance of reading, writing, and critical thinking in a student's life, even outside of school. Thus, I am passionate about tutoring in English (writing and reading), History, and Art History/Studio Art, and these are the subjects I feel most comfortable with based on my own educational background as well. In my spare time, I like...

...students in grammar and essay writing. I'm patient and easy-going and like to make my learning environments relaxing and fun--school is stressful enough as it is, and you don't need to feel that way when you are with me! I'm here to help, and go the extra mile for my students by providing extra information and help outside of class. To help inspire students who may find English boring, I love incorporating technology in the...

...enough dedication and the right guidance. Whether it's drilling critical reading skills for the SAT or GRE, developing writing strategies for AP classes, or helping to give context to a World History class so that the student can do the best they possibly can on the final, I will always do my best to give students the tools they need to succeed on their own terms. My personal passions are popular culture (music, movies, television,...

...I was also on the Duke Dance Team, studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, speak Spanish and Chinese, and have worked on a couple start-ups. I will be starting a job in August in finance in New York and have worked as a tutor for 6 years, both privately and with America Reads and Counts. I love working with motivated students and always see great improvement. I am especially strong with SAT and PSAT test prep...

...of college; while about half of the company’s employees of all ranks were let go, the unprofitable firm would later be sold. This turn of events set the stage for the priceless classroom exploratory phase I was seeking. I increased my workload with Prep for Prep and added two more positions to form a full-time schedule of teaching: I now also taught SAT Verbal at Leader’s Academy and New York Regents English Language Arts at...

...Center and served as a coordinator and mentor for high school student volunteers. Since graduation, I took classes and worked as a student teacher for 8th grade students to earn my teaching certificate with Princeton's Program in Teacher Preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, English, and Literature. I am a big believer in education. Education is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I...

...Through reading the assignment aloud, the student author takes ownership of his or her work. I provide feedback on style, grammar and structure, use of vocabulary and overall effectiveness in how the student has communicated the idea to the reader. We build upon these reading and writing skills in each subsequent lesson. I hold a BS in English and Psychology, cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh. My master’s degree is from Columbia University School...

...GMAT. I believe, and I help students understand, that these tests are a means to an end. It is wonderful to know that I've played a role in helping students achieve their goals. Having spent many years mentoring teenagers, through extensive volunteer work, and raising three of my own, I understand the stresses and difficulties of this time in a student's and parent's life. Former tutoring clients tell me that I have been a calming...

...in biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience. Thus, I have plenty of experience in Psychology as well. I quickly realized in high school that psychology was my favorite subject, so I was quick to choose my major when I started college. I could not have made a better choice, and I aspire to spread that enthusiasm for such an interesting subject to my students. Overall, I believe that my extensive experience with both test prep and psychology...