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Superb online Writing/English/Humanities Tutoring
offered virtually
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My goal is to empower students to excel in the Humanities–especially in their English, Writing, and Social Studies/History courses. Moreover, I provide intensive English test prep and nuanced support for college application essays.
I provide tutoring help for grades 3-12 and college in all of the following subjects:
*Writing and Editing
*College and Graduate School Applications
*SAT Prep (Reading, Writing and Language)
*ACT Prep (English and Reading)
*AP English Literature
*AP English Language
*AP Art History
*AP US History
*American Literature
*World Literature
*British Literature
*AP Psychology
*AP United States Government & Politics
*Creative Writing
*General Humanities
*World Geography
*Analysis of poetry and short stories
*Russian Area Studies
*English as a Second Language (ESL)
I have over 25 years teaching experience—and I’ve taught hundreds of learners and led dozens of courses.
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Educational Background:
*Swarthmore College, 2000
B.A. in English
*Indiana University, Bloomington, 2009
M.A. in Russian Area Studies
*Middlebury College, 2019
M.A. in English
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Results:
I pride myself on bringing out the best in my students, leading to outstanding results.
I have helped students do all of the following:
*produce published papers (including at Harvard)
*gain admissions to top-tier universities and colleges (both in the US and abroad, including the Ivy League)
*fortify their study skills for high school and college
*win local and national writing contests
*dominate local and regional spoken poetry contests
*score higher on the ACT and SAT
*strategize on college applications and essays
*improve their writing and rhetoric
*bolster their performance in humanities classes
*strengthen their reading skills
*enhance their talents in literary criticism
*sophisticate their work with dramatic texts
*advance their knowledge and understanding of art/ art history
*develop their knowledge and understanding of American history
*expand their knowledge of world geography
*craft successful job application cover letters
*progress their Russian language skills
*helped student get admitted to Harvard University
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Testimonials:
“With his test prep support, I got 5s on my AP English exams.”—Zora R., Phoenix, AZ
“Josh was my favorite high school tutor and teacher. He makes writing much less stressful, and he taught me how to improve on my own,”--Ali T., Chicago, IL
“Josh helped me get admitted to my dream college. I am super grateful for his great support to my writing and college strategizing,” --Kai F., Irvine, CA
“I owe my 800 in reading on the SAT to Josh.”—Billy A., New York, New York
“Of all the tutors I’ve had, Josh has been the most fun--and the most effective,” -Steven L., Flagstaff, AZ
“Josh helped me improve my writing to the point where I won a national writing contest. He not only helps you with your work--he helps you figure-out how to trust your own voice and write independently.”--Jeremy C., Evanston, IL
Cost of online tutoring sessions:
30 minutes=$40
60 minutes=$80
90 minutes=$120
120 minutes=$160
Availability:
Monday: 7 am - 9 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Tuesday: 7 am - 9 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Wednesday: 7 am - 9 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Thursday: 7 am - 9 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Friday: 7 am - 9 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Saturday: 7 am - 9 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Contact:
To email me, please reply to this ad. I will reply to you promptly.
I look forward to hearing from you!