...I pride myself on being accessible and easy to work with. In addition to test prep, I can help with college essays and help with overall writing abilities, including grammar, vocabulary, proofreading, punctuation and editing. Prior to becoming a full-time English teacher, I was a magazine edito... (read more)
...As a result, I aim to create customized lesson plans that appeal to each of my students' individual needs and interests. For example, I have helped a student develop skills in reading comprehension by allowing him to choose books he wanted to read and creating lesson materials based on other top... (read more)
...I am also passionate about writing. From creative short stories to academic essays, I have written countless papers for many subjects. I coach students through the writing process to teach core writing skills that will carry them beyond their upcoming assignments. (read more)
...With a focus on morphemes, the smallest units of word meaning, I enable word analysis for meaning, decoding and spelling. Most students also benefit from learning strategies to improve reading comprehension. My sessions are focused and encouraging with a personalized approach to meet the needs of the individual client. (read more)
Hi! I am Sara, a certified teacher and tutor with over 15 years of experience in Pre-K to grade 5 setting and a masters degree in literacy. I specialize in explicit phonics instruction and reading comprehension strategies that make each student become a strong reader. (read more)