...The feelings of accomplishment that come from hard work are rewarding and build self esteem, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to foster that growth. I believe the needs of each student can be met with a personalized approach to the work. Together we will determine specific goals to tailor an approach that is manageable, engaging, and progressive. (read more)
...I am happy to provide references from former students and parents upon request. My primary goal is to bring focus to the process and to make it an enjoyable rather than an overwhelming one for both students and parents.I wrote extensively for The New York Times for several years. I taught writing course at Drew University for an aggregate nine years. (read more)
I am a Prep for Prep and Dalton alumna who is an avid writer. I have a strong intuitive grasp of the English language. I consistently received perfect or near perfect scores on English standardized tests, and I am also a member of the National Society of High School Scholars based on my PSAT scores. (read more)
...My name is Tessa and I am an actor by trade and a tutor on the side. I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2021 with a 3.96 GPA where I studied Theatre with a Musical Theatre minor. I received a 5 on almost all of my AP exams in high school, notably English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, and AP Calculus AB. (read more)
...Before our first session, I take the time to understand my students' interests and learning preferences to tailor our sessions accordingly. I offer both in-person tutoring at a local library and online sessions to accommodate various preferences, and I am always open to feedback from students an... (read more)