Dana G.
Private tutor in Brooklyn, NY
Education
Yale University BA 2013 in English with Writing Concentration; Cum Laude Honors: John Hubbard Curtis Prize for Excellence in English; Ellsworth Prize for an Essay in the Humanities; New York State Writers Institute Scholarship Winner Harvard-Westlake School North Hollywood, CA Diploma June 2009, GPA 4.3 Honors: Cum Laude, Senior English Department Award
Experience
Students often struggle with writing without knowing why, or even knowing why they're struggling (which is why the class most required by universities across the country is a college level writing seminar!). Writing skills are essential to success - whether you're in school or applying to school - and I can help. I'm a writer myself and love working with other writers, whether on a project by project basis or to help strengthen communication skills holistically. At Yale I was part of the Writing Concentration program, where I honed my ability to be both a sharp and sensitive editor of student writing, with an emphasis on teaching others to become their own best editors. I've won awards for both academic and creative writing, and I have studied with professors who are professionals at the top of their field. I have years of experience helping others improve their class work as well. When I was at Harvard-Westlake I worked as a teacher recommended peer tutor for Art History. I also worked as a summer English tutor - during that time I created my own passage selections and curriculum to boost students’ writing and critical reading abilities, preparing them for the difficult academic leap between 9th and 10th grades. I grew up in a prep school environment that put a premium on test scores and college admissions: I know what it takes to be successful, but I also know how to support high school students as they work through a stressful period in their academic careers. The same holds whether you're applying to middle school or law school: good writing speaks for itself, and I can guide you through any point of the process, from brainstorming to page edits. I am available on a project by project basis at a negotiable flat rate as well as hourly, and I will do a preliminary review of a draft for free.
Availability
Wednesday at any time, Friday at any time, Monday after 6PM, Tues/Thurs after 6PM, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I love to read - everything from Virginia Woolf to David Sedaris. I work in editorial at a book publishing firm. I watch movies obsessively and am still loyal to the tv show Friends. I paint and draw; I like to look at as much art as I can, and can always be counted on to weigh in about fonts and color palettes.
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