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Donna O.

4.9 (649 ratings)

2,644 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (649 ratings)

2,644 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Donna

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I am interested in helping students succeed. I think learning should be a pleasant experience, not a chore. Being able to enhance a student's reading and writing skills is very rewarding. I tutor students of all ages, from Pre-K to adult. I am ESL certified and have tutored numerous ESL students from countries all over the world.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in English with two years' work towards a Master's. I also have a 2-year language certificate in Italian, and would welcome the...

I am interested in helping students succeed. I think learning should be a pleasant experience, not a chore. Being able to enhance a student's reading and writing skills is very rewarding. I tutor students of all ages, from Pre-K to adult. I am ESL certified and have tutored numerous ESL students from countries all over the world.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in English with two years' work towards a Master's. I also have a 2-year language certificate in Italian, and would welcome the opportunity to tutor students in beginning or intermediate Italian.

I was a volunteer tutor for Tulsa Public Schools and have OSBI as well as FBI Fingerprint background clearance, last updated 1/2011. Other references are available upon request.

As a board member of Nimrod Poetry and Literature magazine, I read short stories submitted for acceptance into the publication.

While in college, I tutored students with low SAT scores and/or low grade averages who had been accepted into college on a probationary basis. This included tutoring in reading, basic grammar and verb conjugation, as well as spelling and sentence construction.

I would like the opportunity to help you or your child. Please contact me for further information.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Education

Oklahoma State University
English
Oklahoma State University
Masters

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  • Rate details: Group rates: 1-4 students, $55.00 per hour for group.
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  • Background check passed on 4/2/2014

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Art

Art History,

Art History

I minored in Art History in college and have always had a strong interest in art. I spent a lot of time in Europe in museums and studying with various groups--my main interest areas are Italian Renaissance Art-- especially Piero della Francesco, Giotto, and Florentine artists, as well as modern abstract art and collage. During my time in Paris I was fortunate enough to get to know several gallery owners whose collections were of particular interest. I've done research papers on various art movements as well as specific artists.
Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

I have studied music and music composition for over 20 years. I took numerous music courses and am able to teach composition on an elementary to intermediate level.

Business

Marketing

Marketing

Worked as marketing research director in a large ad agency. Was responsible for secondary research for the company, as well as gathering materials to evaluate current campaigns. Composed reports based on data gathered from outside sources relevant to current advertising campaigns.

Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I am ESL Certified and have tutored students in ESL for several years. My students have come from Colombia, India, Greece, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and India. I have had great success working with them on grammar, reading comprehension and speaking. I have worked with several on preparation for the TEOFL test, which they passed with flying colors. I have great patience and empathy for non-English speakers. and realize the difficulty of learning another language. I try to find the areas where they are weakest, and strengthen those. I also like to work on pronunciation, since learning a language is no good unless people can understand you when you speak it.
Grammar,

Grammar

BA and MA in English from Oklahoma State University. Education courses in Early Childhood Development and Teaching Strategies for young students. I have been tutoring since college, and have tutored full time for the last 6 years. Tutored at-risk grade school students in Tulsa Public Schools.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

This should be on my Wyzant page under “qualifications”
Italian

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have tutored children ages 5 through 6th grade in subjects such as reading, phonics, spelling and grammar. To me this is the most important age for children learning to read. If they don't love reading by the time they reach middle school, it seems to be an uphill struggle from then on out. Instilling the love of reading is the most rewarding thing a teacher can do. Helping young students learn to spell and pronounce words takes away a lot of the fear and insecurity they sometimes develop if they haven't met the reading level of their peers.
Grammar,

Grammar

BA and MA in English from Oklahoma State University. Education courses in Early Childhood Development and Teaching Strategies for young students. I have been tutoring since college, and have tutored full time for the last 6 years. Tutored at-risk grade school students in Tulsa Public Schools.
Phonics,

Phonics

I have tutored pre-K as well as grade school students in phonics and pronunciation.
Reading,

Reading

Every student I have tutored in reading/reading comprehension has improved by at least 40% after our time together. Students preparing for the reading/grammar part of the ACT Test have improved as much as 65% on their scores, after taking the test a second time.
Spelling,

Spelling

Have tutored full time for 12 years. Hold B.A.degree from OSU in English.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

My approach to helping students with their study skills is two-fold. First, I help them organize their homework and assignments on a daily basis, by subject. Then I do an overview of the subjects in which they are weakest and strongest, ranking them. Depending on the age of the student, together we work on a plan to improve the weaker subjects thus spending more time on them, while maintaining the subjects in which the student is already doing well. We then decide on a plan of action for each subject, allotting a certain amount of time per day, to each subject. We organize materials according to subject: if a history exam is coming up, we organize the material covered by date, then by event and corresponding result or impact. We compile a sort of chart, so that the student can see the importance of each historical event and its subsequent impact on the country or the world, whichever it is the student is studying. For literature we do much the same thing--start with dates and authors, make a sort of chart and fit each writer into the broader movement and/or philosophy, so that the student can visualize the author's place in literature and identify the movement in which the author was a part. It's impossible for a student(I believe, anyway)to memorize facts and dates, works of literature, without having a context in which to place them. This applies obviously, to an older student. For younger students and depending on each student's need, I try to help them organize the important elements of spelling, reading and writing. I think it's important for young students to begin acquiring synonyms as quickly as possible, to build vocabulary at an early age. This is a hard topic to cover broadly, since it depends so much on the student, the student's age and the type of material he or she is currently studying.
Vocabulary

English

ACT English,

ACT English

MA in English and 10 years experience tutoring ACT prep.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

After we have identified specific areas where the student needs help, we break these down, starting with the most crucial areas first. If it is grammar, for example, we review the rules that are applicable, then I construct a list of "sample" questions for the student to practice on. We do this with each section of the test until the student feels confident that he/she knows the material. Then we proceed to do several versions of the ACT practice test, timed and untimed. If there are still problem areas we return to those sections for further review. So far I have not had one student who didn't raise his/her grade by at least 20%, and most raised their grades by considerably more than that.
English,

English

I have a BA and an MA in English, as well as a degree in Italian. I have taken numerous courses on childhood development, teaching techniques. and learning disorders. I have background clearance from OSBI and the FBI due to tutoring in Tulsa Public Schools. I am happy to supply references from current as well as former students, if you would like them.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I am ESL Certified and have tutored students in ESL for several years. My students have come from Colombia, India, Greece, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and India. I have had great success working with them on grammar, reading comprehension and speaking. I have worked with several on preparation for the TEOFL test, which they passed with flying colors. I have great patience and empathy for non-English speakers. and realize the difficulty of learning another language. I try to find the areas where they are weakest, and strengthen those. I also like to work on pronunciation, since learning a language is no good unless people can understand you when you speak it.
Grammar,

Grammar

BA and MA in English from Oklahoma State University. Education courses in Early Childhood Development and Teaching Strategies for young students. I have been tutoring since college, and have tutored full time for the last 6 years. Tutored at-risk grade school students in Tulsa Public Schools.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

This should be on my Wyzant page under “qualifications”
Reading,

Reading

Every student I have tutored in reading/reading comprehension has improved by at least 40% after our time together. Students preparing for the reading/grammar part of the ACT Test have improved as much as 65% on their scores, after taking the test a second time.
Spelling,

Spelling

Have tutored full time for 12 years. Hold B.A.degree from OSU in English.
TOEFL,

TOEFL

I have worked with students from many countries: Russia, Greece, Turkey, India, South America, Taiwan and China, to name a few. I have tutored ESL full time for the past ten years, and we have worked on test preparation for the TOEFL exam.
SAT Reading, SAT Writing, Vocabulary, Writing

History

Art History,

Art History

I minored in Art History in college and have always had a strong interest in art. I spent a lot of time in Europe in museums and studying with various groups--my main interest areas are Italian Renaissance Art-- especially Piero della Francesco, Giotto, and Florentine artists, as well as modern abstract art and collage. During my time in Paris I was fortunate enough to get to know several gallery owners whose collections were of particular interest. I've done research papers on various art movements as well as specific artists.
Sociology,

Sociology

I was a sociology major for two years before changing my major to English. I keep current by reading numerous books and journals on Sociology, as well as attending meetings with other sociology teachers.
American History, Geography, Philosophy

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have tutored children ages 5 through 6th grade in subjects such as reading, phonics, spelling and grammar. To me this is the most important age for children learning to read. If they don't love reading by the time they reach middle school, it seems to be an uphill struggle from then on out. Instilling the love of reading is the most rewarding thing a teacher can do. Helping young students learn to spell and pronounce words takes away a lot of the fear and insecurity they sometimes develop if they haven't met the reading level of their peers.
English,

English

I have a BA and an MA in English, as well as a degree in Italian. I have taken numerous courses on childhood development, teaching techniques. and learning disorders. I have background clearance from OSBI and the FBI due to tutoring in Tulsa Public Schools. I am happy to supply references from current as well as former students, if you would like them.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I am ESL Certified and have tutored students in ESL for several years. My students have come from Colombia, India, Greece, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and India. I have had great success working with them on grammar, reading comprehension and speaking. I have worked with several on preparation for the TEOFL test, which they passed with flying colors. I have great patience and empathy for non-English speakers. and realize the difficulty of learning another language. I try to find the areas where they are weakest, and strengthen those. I also like to work on pronunciation, since learning a language is no good unless people can understand you when you speak it.
Piano,

Piano

I have studied piano for over 15 years, and am proficient in reading music, playing classical as well as modern piano selections. I have taught children as well as adults how to read music and to play. Even if you have never had a lesson, it is possible to master the basics in a relatively short period of time. Playing the piano is a richly rewarding experience and engenders confidence at any age. I love music and enjoy helping others to learn to read and play it. I feel music helps keep the mind quick and active, allows the student to use his or her brain in a completely different way.
Reading,

Reading

Every student I have tutored in reading/reading comprehension has improved by at least 40% after our time together. Students preparing for the reading/grammar part of the ACT Test have improved as much as 65% on their scores, after taking the test a second time.
Spelling,

Spelling

Have tutored full time for 12 years. Hold B.A.degree from OSU in English.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

My approach to helping students with their study skills is two-fold. First, I help them organize their homework and assignments on a daily basis, by subject. Then I do an overview of the subjects in which they are weakest and strongest, ranking them. Depending on the age of the student, together we work on a plan to improve the weaker subjects thus spending more time on them, while maintaining the subjects in which the student is already doing well. We then decide on a plan of action for each subject, allotting a certain amount of time per day, to each subject. We organize materials according to subject: if a history exam is coming up, we organize the material covered by date, then by event and corresponding result or impact. We compile a sort of chart, so that the student can see the importance of each historical event and its subsequent impact on the country or the world, whichever it is the student is studying. For literature we do much the same thing--start with dates and authors, make a sort of chart and fit each writer into the broader movement and/or philosophy, so that the student can visualize the author's place in literature and identify the movement in which the author was a part. It's impossible for a student(I believe, anyway)to memorize facts and dates, works of literature, without having a context in which to place them. This applies obviously, to an older student. For younger students and depending on each student's need, I try to help them organize the important elements of spelling, reading and writing. I think it's important for young students to begin acquiring synonyms as quickly as possible, to build vocabulary at an early age. This is a hard topic to cover broadly, since it depends so much on the student, the student's age and the type of material he or she is currently studying.
SAT Reading, Writing

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I am ESL Certified and have tutored students in ESL for several years. My students have come from Colombia, India, Greece, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and India. I have had great success working with them on grammar, reading comprehension and speaking. I have worked with several on preparation for the TEOFL test, which they passed with flying colors. I have great patience and empathy for non-English speakers. and realize the difficulty of learning another language. I try to find the areas where they are weakest, and strengthen those. I also like to work on pronunciation, since learning a language is no good unless people can understand you when you speak it.
TOEFL,

TOEFL

I have worked with students from many countries: Russia, Greece, Turkey, India, South America, Taiwan and China, to name a few. I have tutored ESL full time for the past ten years, and we have worked on test preparation for the TOEFL exam.
Italian

Most Popular

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have tutored children ages 5 through 6th grade in subjects such as reading, phonics, spelling and grammar. To me this is the most important age for children learning to read. If they don't love reading by the time they reach middle school, it seems to be an uphill struggle from then on out. Instilling the love of reading is the most rewarding thing a teacher can do. Helping young students learn to spell and pronounce words takes away a lot of the fear and insecurity they sometimes develop if they haven't met the reading level of their peers.
English,

English

I have a BA and an MA in English, as well as a degree in Italian. I have taken numerous courses on childhood development, teaching techniques. and learning disorders. I have background clearance from OSBI and the FBI due to tutoring in Tulsa Public Schools. I am happy to supply references from current as well as former students, if you would like them.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I am ESL Certified and have tutored students in ESL for several years. My students have come from Colombia, India, Greece, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and India. I have had great success working with them on grammar, reading comprehension and speaking. I have worked with several on preparation for the TEOFL test, which they passed with flying colors. I have great patience and empathy for non-English speakers. and realize the difficulty of learning another language. I try to find the areas where they are weakest, and strengthen those. I also like to work on pronunciation, since learning a language is no good unless people can understand you when you speak it.
Piano,

Piano

I have studied piano for over 15 years, and am proficient in reading music, playing classical as well as modern piano selections. I have taught children as well as adults how to read music and to play. Even if you have never had a lesson, it is possible to master the basics in a relatively short period of time. Playing the piano is a richly rewarding experience and engenders confidence at any age. I love music and enjoy helping others to learn to read and play it. I feel music helps keep the mind quick and active, allows the student to use his or her brain in a completely different way.
Reading,

Reading

Every student I have tutored in reading/reading comprehension has improved by at least 40% after our time together. Students preparing for the reading/grammar part of the ACT Test have improved as much as 65% on their scores, after taking the test a second time.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

My approach to helping students with their study skills is two-fold. First, I help them organize their homework and assignments on a daily basis, by subject. Then I do an overview of the subjects in which they are weakest and strongest, ranking them. Depending on the age of the student, together we work on a plan to improve the weaker subjects thus spending more time on them, while maintaining the subjects in which the student is already doing well. We then decide on a plan of action for each subject, allotting a certain amount of time per day, to each subject. We organize materials according to subject: if a history exam is coming up, we organize the material covered by date, then by event and corresponding result or impact. We compile a sort of chart, so that the student can see the importance of each historical event and its subsequent impact on the country or the world, whichever it is the student is studying. For literature we do much the same thing--start with dates and authors, make a sort of chart and fit each writer into the broader movement and/or philosophy, so that the student can visualize the author's place in literature and identify the movement in which the author was a part. It's impossible for a student(I believe, anyway)to memorize facts and dates, works of literature, without having a context in which to place them. This applies obviously, to an older student. For younger students and depending on each student's need, I try to help them organize the important elements of spelling, reading and writing. I think it's important for young students to begin acquiring synonyms as quickly as possible, to build vocabulary at an early age. This is a hard topic to cover broadly, since it depends so much on the student, the student's age and the type of material he or she is currently studying.
Writing

Music

Composition (Music),

Composition (Music)

I have studied music and music composition for over 20 years. I took numerous music courses and am able to teach composition on an elementary to intermediate level.
General Music,

General Music

I have studied music for over 20 years, piano in particular. I have a good basic understanding of music composition, can sight read music and have a good background with knowledge of composers, musical styles and trends, etc. I have taught piano to students ranging in age from 6 years to adult learners. I have a great deal of patience and try to make learning music an enjoyable and rewarding experience for students of all ages.
Music Theory,

Music Theory

Over 17 years of music lessons and theory. I learned to read music at age 6, and have been teaching students for over 20 years.
Piano

Piano

I have studied piano for over 15 years, and am proficient in reading music, playing classical as well as modern piano selections. I have taught children as well as adults how to read music and to play. Even if you have never had a lesson, it is possible to master the basics in a relatively short period of time. Playing the piano is a richly rewarding experience and engenders confidence at any age. I love music and enjoy helping others to learn to read and play it. I feel music helps keep the mind quick and active, allows the student to use his or her brain in a completely different way.

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I am ESL Certified and have tutored students in ESL for several years. My students have come from Colombia, India, Greece, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and India. I have had great success working with them on grammar, reading comprehension and speaking. I have worked with several on preparation for the TEOFL test, which they passed with flying colors. I have great patience and empathy for non-English speakers. and realize the difficulty of learning another language. I try to find the areas where they are weakest, and strengthen those. I also like to work on pronunciation, since learning a language is no good unless people can understand you when you speak it.
Marketing,

Marketing

Worked as marketing research director in a large ad agency. Was responsible for secondary research for the company, as well as gathering materials to evaluate current campaigns. Composed reports based on data gathered from outside sources relevant to current advertising campaigns.
Sociology,

Sociology

I was a sociology major for two years before changing my major to English. I keep current by reading numerous books and journals on Sociology, as well as attending meetings with other sociology teachers.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

My approach to helping students with their study skills is two-fold. First, I help them organize their homework and assignments on a daily basis, by subject. Then I do an overview of the subjects in which they are weakest and strongest, ranking them. Depending on the age of the student, together we work on a plan to improve the weaker subjects thus spending more time on them, while maintaining the subjects in which the student is already doing well. We then decide on a plan of action for each subject, allotting a certain amount of time per day, to each subject. We organize materials according to subject: if a history exam is coming up, we organize the material covered by date, then by event and corresponding result or impact. We compile a sort of chart, so that the student can see the importance of each historical event and its subsequent impact on the country or the world, whichever it is the student is studying. For literature we do much the same thing--start with dates and authors, make a sort of chart and fit each writer into the broader movement and/or philosophy, so that the student can visualize the author's place in literature and identify the movement in which the author was a part. It's impossible for a student(I believe, anyway)to memorize facts and dates, works of literature, without having a context in which to place them. This applies obviously, to an older student. For younger students and depending on each student's need, I try to help them organize the important elements of spelling, reading and writing. I think it's important for young students to begin acquiring synonyms as quickly as possible, to build vocabulary at an early age. This is a hard topic to cover broadly, since it depends so much on the student, the student's age and the type of material he or she is currently studying.
Geography, Philosophy

Science

Sociology,

Sociology

I was a sociology major for two years before changing my major to English. I keep current by reading numerous books and journals on Sociology, as well as attending meetings with other sociology teachers.
Philosophy

Special Needs

Phonics,

Phonics

I have tutored pre-K as well as grade school students in phonics and pronunciation.
Study Skills

Study Skills

My approach to helping students with their study skills is two-fold. First, I help them organize their homework and assignments on a daily basis, by subject. Then I do an overview of the subjects in which they are weakest and strongest, ranking them. Depending on the age of the student, together we work on a plan to improve the weaker subjects thus spending more time on them, while maintaining the subjects in which the student is already doing well. We then decide on a plan of action for each subject, allotting a certain amount of time per day, to each subject. We organize materials according to subject: if a history exam is coming up, we organize the material covered by date, then by event and corresponding result or impact. We compile a sort of chart, so that the student can see the importance of each historical event and its subsequent impact on the country or the world, whichever it is the student is studying. For literature we do much the same thing--start with dates and authors, make a sort of chart and fit each writer into the broader movement and/or philosophy, so that the student can visualize the author's place in literature and identify the movement in which the author was a part. It's impossible for a student(I believe, anyway)to memorize facts and dates, works of literature, without having a context in which to place them. This applies obviously, to an older student. For younger students and depending on each student's need, I try to help them organize the important elements of spelling, reading and writing. I think it's important for young students to begin acquiring synonyms as quickly as possible, to build vocabulary at an early age. This is a hard topic to cover broadly, since it depends so much on the student, the student's age and the type of material he or she is currently studying.

Sports/Recreation

Ballet

Ballet

I have over 20 years experience in classical ballet. I have studied with Ballet Russe dancers, New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre dancers and am equipped to teach the fundamentals of proper ballet placement and alignment. I studied with Moscelyn Larkin and Roman Jasinski, who founded Tulsa Ballet, as well as with their son, Roman L. Jasinski. I follow the guidelines for ballet class as taught by the schools for the companies listed above. I also help students who need instruction outside the classroom, in order to enable them to improve their range of motion, body alignment and strength.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have tutored children ages 5 through 6th grade in subjects such as reading, phonics, spelling and grammar. To me this is the most important age for children learning to read. If they don't love reading by the time they reach middle school, it seems to be an uphill struggle from then on out. Instilling the love of reading is the most rewarding thing a teacher can do. Helping young students learn to spell and pronounce words takes away a lot of the fear and insecurity they sometimes develop if they haven't met the reading level of their peers.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I am ESL Certified and have tutored students in ESL for several years. My students have come from Colombia, India, Greece, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and India. I have had great success working with them on grammar, reading comprehension and speaking. I have worked with several on preparation for the TEOFL test, which they passed with flying colors. I have great patience and empathy for non-English speakers. and realize the difficulty of learning another language. I try to find the areas where they are weakest, and strengthen those. I also like to work on pronunciation, since learning a language is no good unless people can understand you when you speak it.
GED,

GED

Have tutored manny students in test prep for ACT, GED, TOEFL and SAT and others. My students showed improvement of at least 20%after we worked together.
Piano,

Piano

I have studied piano for over 15 years, and am proficient in reading music, playing classical as well as modern piano selections. I have taught children as well as adults how to read music and to play. Even if you have never had a lesson, it is possible to master the basics in a relatively short period of time. Playing the piano is a richly rewarding experience and engenders confidence at any age. I love music and enjoy helping others to learn to read and play it. I feel music helps keep the mind quick and active, allows the student to use his or her brain in a completely different way.
Reading,

Reading

Every student I have tutored in reading/reading comprehension has improved by at least 40% after our time together. Students preparing for the reading/grammar part of the ACT Test have improved as much as 65% on their scores, after taking the test a second time.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

My approach to helping students with their study skills is two-fold. First, I help them organize their homework and assignments on a daily basis, by subject. Then I do an overview of the subjects in which they are weakest and strongest, ranking them. Depending on the age of the student, together we work on a plan to improve the weaker subjects thus spending more time on them, while maintaining the subjects in which the student is already doing well. We then decide on a plan of action for each subject, allotting a certain amount of time per day, to each subject. We organize materials according to subject: if a history exam is coming up, we organize the material covered by date, then by event and corresponding result or impact. We compile a sort of chart, so that the student can see the importance of each historical event and its subsequent impact on the country or the world, whichever it is the student is studying. For literature we do much the same thing--start with dates and authors, make a sort of chart and fit each writer into the broader movement and/or philosophy, so that the student can visualize the author's place in literature and identify the movement in which the author was a part. It's impossible for a student(I believe, anyway)to memorize facts and dates, works of literature, without having a context in which to place them. This applies obviously, to an older student. For younger students and depending on each student's need, I try to help them organize the important elements of spelling, reading and writing. I think it's important for young students to begin acquiring synonyms as quickly as possible, to build vocabulary at an early age. This is a hard topic to cover broadly, since it depends so much on the student, the student's age and the type of material he or she is currently studying.
Italian, Writing

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

MA in English and 10 years experience tutoring ACT prep.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

After we have identified specific areas where the student needs help, we break these down, starting with the most crucial areas first. If it is grammar, for example, we review the rules that are applicable, then I construct a list of "sample" questions for the student to practice on. We do this with each section of the test until the student feels confident that he/she knows the material. Then we proceed to do several versions of the ACT practice test, timed and untimed. If there are still problem areas we return to those sections for further review. So far I have not had one student who didn't raise his/her grade by at least 20%, and most raised their grades by considerably more than that.
GED,

GED

Have tutored manny students in test prep for ACT, GED, TOEFL and SAT and others. My students showed improvement of at least 20%after we worked together.
TOEFL,

TOEFL

I have worked with students from many countries: Russia, Greece, Turkey, India, South America, Taiwan and China, to name a few. I have tutored ESL full time for the past ten years, and we have worked on test preparation for the TOEFL exam.
SAT Reading, SAT Writing

Ratings and Reviews

Rating

4.9 (649 ratings)
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Reviews

A knowledgeable and patient tutor

Donna has been very creative in trying different ways to help improve my son's reading and test taking skills. She has been successful in encouraging him to read more at home as well.

Theresa, 35 lessons with Donna

Patient and Kind

Donna has helped our son with his reading skills. He is a very active and restless young man. He has a very hard time paying attention and focusing on school work. Donna is very patient and works well with our boy. We can tell a difference in his reading abilities and progressed since she has been working with him.

Tiffany, 407 lessons with Donna

Dedicated.

Donna is one of the best. The dedication to our granddaughter and her success as a student and young girl is phenomenal. Always a splendid job. Thank you Donna.

Christie , 37 lessons with Donna

Very friendly and knowledgeable..

Donna had some very good tips and advice for my son to help prepare for the ACT. She gave us some good resources online and recommended a book to help with his math. She is very thorough and even set up our next appointment before she left. I am confident she can help our son increase his ACT score and we look forward to working with her again!

Fabiola, 3 lessons with Donna

Strengthening ACT

She is helpful and amazing at teaching. she gave me strategies to strengthen my ACT. She really good at teacher and I recommended her to anyone who need high score in ACT.

Rahaff, 1 lesson with Donna

Donna is Awesome

She's awesome. Does a great job with our son and he really enjoys working with her.

Stephanie , 21 lessons with Donna

Dedicated and determined

Donna has been very patient with my ADD son and shows true dedication in helping him even though he has not followed through on his part. It's nice to know she will not give up on him through his challenges!

Bernadette, 5 lessons with Donna

Very Knowledgeable

Donna is a very knowlegable person. She is very patient and kind. She has given my daughter the confidence to excel on the ACT. After one lesson she felt like Donna had taught her so much in a short amount of time. We have continued to use Donna, she tries to make herself available, while working around my daughters busy schedule.

Tammy, 4 lessons with Donna

Patient and kind

Donna worked with my son on his level and was very patient with him. He even learned a saying to help him remember vowel sounds in a word.

Micah, 23 lessons with Donna

Patient and Kind

Donna has helped our son with his reading skills. He is a very active and restless young man. He has a very hard time paying attention and focusing on school work. Donna is very patient and works well with our boy. We can tell a difference in his reading abilities and progressed since she has been working with him.

Tiffany, 407 lessons with Donna
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