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Lauren S.

Private tutor in Brooklyn, NY

Education

Harvard University - BA, English , Johns Hopkins - MA, Nonfiction Writing

Experience

I received a Bachelor of Arts in English, with magna cum laude honors, from Harvard University. I also hold an Master of Arts in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins and worked towards a PhD in English at Berkeley. I've also earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Goucher College. My entire career has focused on teaching college-level essay writing, creative writing, and academic writing. I've taught writing, both essays and academic writing, at Johns Hopkins and at George Washington University. But don't think that I sit in stuffy rooms all day reading and writing. I also managed to combine my love of writing and travel by backpacking throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, as I wrote about my travels and adventures. I teach GRE, PCAT and SAT test prep, literature, and many genres of creative writing. What I like best about teaching is identifying a student's learning challenges so that I can create a lesson plan with a focus on strong areas and student interests. I love to see my students reach their goals and succeed. At the moment, I am writing book about my Middle Eastern adventures. In my spare time, I love to hike, camp, swim, and cook.

Subject Expertise

College Essays Creative Writing English Essay Editing Fiction Writing Gifted Graduate Test Prep Grammar and Mechanics GRE Analytical Writing GRE Verbal Literature Other PSAT Critical Reading PSAT Writing Skills Public Speaking Reading SAT Critical Reading SAT Subject Test in Literature SAT Subject Tests SAT Verbal SAT Writing Study Skills Study Skills and Organization Test Prep Writing

Availability

Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time

Can Meet

Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate

Hobbies

Hiking, camping, swimming, pilates, cooking.

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