Phyllis S.
- Miami, FL 33138 ( 4.4 mi )
- Expert Composition Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 09/2013
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $45.00 to $60.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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On-line
In-Home
- Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Journalism, Grammar, Creative Writing
My comments on tutoring Composition : I have a Bachelor's degree (with highest honors) from Florida International University and I did all my graduate work (with distinction) at the Univ. of Miami. One of my specialties is English in all its facets. In addition to being a very patient writing instructor, I am a professional writer (Published by Warner Brothers and Rowman and Littlefield) and teacher of writing so I know I can really help you learn how to make words dance, sing and jump off the page, if necessary.
I am gentle, yet demanding. I am soft, but strict. I use humor to keep my students interested and in focus. I teach, but I also listen and watch for signals from my students in order to know if they understand or need more explanation. I develop a bond with my students regardless of the students'age which allows us, as a "team" to move together toward success. I believe that every student can learn -- some just learn faster than others, or easier than others, and it is my job, my privilege to help them learn how to do their very best.
I have been teaching many years, and I make sure I keep very much up to date with the teaching styles and ideas in use today, I have bona fide references available from students and their parents, (past and present) to show prospective students. I have worked with students for whom English is a second (or third or fourth) language). I have work ... read more