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Patient and Experienced Writing Tutor
Jane W.

4.9 (147 ratings)

585 hours tutoring

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Patient and Experienced Writing Tutor
Patient and Experienced Writing Tutor
Jane W.

4.9 (147 ratings)

585 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (147 ratings)

585 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Jane

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My specialty is to teach high school and college students to write essays and research reports with ease and confidence. I have developed a unique method that helps students understand the process of brainstorming, writing notes, and converting them into well-developed paragraphs. Once the student has notes written in the format I teach, the written work comes together in an orderly form. Next, I analyze the writing to determine the student’s weaknesses in grammar, vocabulary, and...

My specialty is to teach high school and college students to write essays and research reports with ease and confidence. I have developed a unique method that helps students understand the process of brainstorming, writing notes, and converting them into well-developed paragraphs. Once the student has notes written in the format I teach, the written work comes together in an orderly form. Next, I analyze the writing to determine the student’s weaknesses in grammar, vocabulary, and fluency.

My lessons help students relax and have confidence in their own abilities to write. Because of my patience and encouragement, my students gain confidence in their writing skills quickly. In addition, my sense of humor keeps my students interested. Usually, my students see great progress in writing after only 8 -12 sessions. Instead of following a set curriculum, I plan each lesson for the immediate needs of each particular student, becoming a personal writing coach.

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Education

California University of Sacramento
Spanish and LInguistics

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Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been teaching English for years to Thai and Laotian people in our church. Currently, I am teaching English to a high school girl who recently arrived in America from China. In the past six months she has become confident in conversational English.
Grammar,

Grammar

For over 2 decades, I taught English grammar to students in various grades. This past year I have tutored 15 students for 12 months in grammar and writing, and each one of them has been receiving perfect scores in English in 2018.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have taught English grammar and writing skills for over 20 years. Many of my students have won awards at national competitions. I learned to proofread carefully as I trained them for writing competition.

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

After graduating from Sacramento State University I worked for one year as an assistant to a Special Education teacher of grades 2-6 with students that were educationally handicapped. I learned to work on an individual basis with students of various skill levels and personalities. After that I worked as an assistant to a public school Kindergarten teacher for a year, learning to teach reading and phonics. I taught grades 1-4 for 8 years in a private school and then worked as teacher and administrator in a different private school (grades K - 12). During the entire 19 years of teaching I was tutoring students one to one using self instructional curriculum. As students needed help with any one of 8 subjects I became their individual tutor. My instruction was tailored to meet the learning needs, preferences and goals of individual students. I used resources and approaches necessary to connect with a student and practices that have proved successful for similar students. I now have 10 grandchildren who I have tutored at various times. I believe I have the necessary experience to tutor grades K-6.
Grammar,

Grammar

For over 2 decades, I taught English grammar to students in various grades. This past year I have tutored 15 students for 12 months in grammar and writing, and each one of them has been receiving perfect scores in English in 2018.
Homeschool,

Homeschool

I have tutored home school students for many years in every subject. For the past 20 years, I have tutored many home-school children in charter schools and private home schools with great success. My essay writing method is easy for students as young as 7 years old to grasp. My students improve by as much as 1 year on state tests after months of writing lessons. Additionally, my experience in phonics and reading comprehension gives me the ability to help students read fluently with improved vocabulary and accuracy. My patience, kindness, and humor encourage the students to try to do their best and to pay attention during lessons.
Phonics,

Phonics

I taught first grade reading for 10 years and have tutored many students since then in phonics. Also, I have taken post-graduate courses at CSUS on teaching kindergartners to read. Because of my vast experience, I am able to discern when the student is ready to learn blends, diphthongs, and sight words.
Reading

Reading

For decades, I taught reading and writing to K-8 grade students in a private school that used individualized instruction. I learned to tailor my instruction to meet the immediate needs of each student and was able to explain phonics concepts to even the youngest students. Most of my students improve at least 1 year on reading comprehension tests after 4-6 months of tutoring.

English

English,

English

My background in studying languages and linguistics gives me the tools to explain English and Language arts in a way the student can understand. I taught reading, writing and English to grades 1-12 for 19 years in private schools. I have a unique method of teaching writing to students ages 6 - adults which each student can easily grasp and retain. Many of the students that I have taught have won competitions in writing and two have become published authors of books and articles.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been teaching English for years to Thai and Laotian people in our church. Currently, I am teaching English to a high school girl who recently arrived in America from China. In the past six months she has become confident in conversational English.
Grammar,

Grammar

For over 2 decades, I taught English grammar to students in various grades. This past year I have tutored 15 students for 12 months in grammar and writing, and each one of them has been receiving perfect scores in English in 2018.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have taught English grammar and writing skills for over 20 years. Many of my students have won awards at national competitions. I learned to proofread carefully as I trained them for writing competition.
Reading,

Reading

For decades, I taught reading and writing to K-8 grade students in a private school that used individualized instruction. I learned to tailor my instruction to meet the immediate needs of each student and was able to explain phonics concepts to even the youngest students. Most of my students improve at least 1 year on reading comprehension tests after 4-6 months of tutoring.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

Having taught high school English for over two decades, I am familiar with weaknesses that most students have in grammar and writing. My SAT writing exercises are designed to prepare students to answer the SAT multiple choice questions and to write excellent paragraphs as prompted on the exam. As I teach writing skills and grammar, my lessons will equip students to discern significant differences in multiple choice answers in order to rule out incorrect answers and confidently choose the correct answer. So much emphasis has been placed on the SAT exam scores, students need to learn the techniques that will give them the best opportunity to improve their scores.
Writing

Writing

While teaching in a private school for 19 years, I developed a method for teaching writing that students of all ages can easily grasp. Everyone who has received my lessons has improved in writing skills quickly. After teaching this method to students, I have had many of my students win essay writing and short story writing at national competitions.

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

After graduating from Sacramento State University I worked for one year as an assistant to a Special Education teacher of grades 2-6 with students that were educationally handicapped. I learned to work on an individual basis with students of various skill levels and personalities. After that I worked as an assistant to a public school Kindergarten teacher for a year, learning to teach reading and phonics. I taught grades 1-4 for 8 years in a private school and then worked as teacher and administrator in a different private school (grades K - 12). During the entire 19 years of teaching I was tutoring students one to one using self instructional curriculum. As students needed help with any one of 8 subjects I became their individual tutor. My instruction was tailored to meet the learning needs, preferences and goals of individual students. I used resources and approaches necessary to connect with a student and practices that have proved successful for similar students. I now have 10 grandchildren who I have tutored at various times. I believe I have the necessary experience to tutor grades K-6.
English,

English

My background in studying languages and linguistics gives me the tools to explain English and Language arts in a way the student can understand. I taught reading, writing and English to grades 1-12 for 19 years in private schools. I have a unique method of teaching writing to students ages 6 - adults which each student can easily grasp and retain. Many of the students that I have taught have won competitions in writing and two have become published authors of books and articles.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been teaching English for years to Thai and Laotian people in our church. Currently, I am teaching English to a high school girl who recently arrived in America from China. In the past six months she has become confident in conversational English.
Reading,

Reading

For decades, I taught reading and writing to K-8 grade students in a private school that used individualized instruction. I learned to tailor my instruction to meet the immediate needs of each student and was able to explain phonics concepts to even the youngest students. Most of my students improve at least 1 year on reading comprehension tests after 4-6 months of tutoring.
Writing

Writing

While teaching in a private school for 19 years, I developed a method for teaching writing that students of all ages can easily grasp. Everyone who has received my lessons has improved in writing skills quickly. After teaching this method to students, I have had many of my students win essay writing and short story writing at national competitions.

Language

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have been teaching English for years to Thai and Laotian people in our church. Currently, I am teaching English to a high school girl who recently arrived in America from China. In the past six months she has become confident in conversational English.

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Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

After graduating from Sacramento State University I worked for one year as an assistant to a Special Education teacher of grades 2-6 with students that were educationally handicapped. I learned to work on an individual basis with students of various skill levels and personalities. After that I worked as an assistant to a public school Kindergarten teacher for a year, learning to teach reading and phonics. I taught grades 1-4 for 8 years in a private school and then worked as teacher and administrator in a different private school (grades K - 12). During the entire 19 years of teaching I was tutoring students one to one using self instructional curriculum. As students needed help with any one of 8 subjects I became their individual tutor. My instruction was tailored to meet the learning needs, preferences and goals of individual students. I used resources and approaches necessary to connect with a student and practices that have proved successful for similar students. I now have 10 grandchildren who I have tutored at various times. I believe I have the necessary experience to tutor grades K-6.
English,

English

My background in studying languages and linguistics gives me the tools to explain English and Language arts in a way the student can understand. I taught reading, writing and English to grades 1-12 for 19 years in private schools. I have a unique method of teaching writing to students ages 6 - adults which each student can easily grasp and retain. Many of the students that I have taught have won competitions in writing and two have become published authors of books and articles.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been teaching English for years to Thai and Laotian people in our church. Currently, I am teaching English to a high school girl who recently arrived in America from China. In the past six months she has become confident in conversational English.
Reading,

Reading

For decades, I taught reading and writing to K-8 grade students in a private school that used individualized instruction. I learned to tailor my instruction to meet the immediate needs of each student and was able to explain phonics concepts to even the youngest students. Most of my students improve at least 1 year on reading comprehension tests after 4-6 months of tutoring.
Writing

Writing

While teaching in a private school for 19 years, I developed a method for teaching writing that students of all ages can easily grasp. Everyone who has received my lessons has improved in writing skills quickly. After teaching this method to students, I have had many of my students win essay writing and short story writing at national competitions.

Other

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have been teaching English for years to Thai and Laotian people in our church. Currently, I am teaching English to a high school girl who recently arrived in America from China. In the past six months she has become confident in conversational English.

Special Needs

Phonics

Phonics

I taught first grade reading for 10 years and have tutored many students since then in phonics. Also, I have taken post-graduate courses at CSUS on teaching kindergartners to read. Because of my vast experience, I am able to discern when the student is ready to learn blends, diphthongs, and sight words.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

After graduating from Sacramento State University I worked for one year as an assistant to a Special Education teacher of grades 2-6 with students that were educationally handicapped. I learned to work on an individual basis with students of various skill levels and personalities. After that I worked as an assistant to a public school Kindergarten teacher for a year, learning to teach reading and phonics. I taught grades 1-4 for 8 years in a private school and then worked as teacher and administrator in a different private school (grades K - 12). During the entire 19 years of teaching I was tutoring students one to one using self instructional curriculum. As students needed help with any one of 8 subjects I became their individual tutor. My instruction was tailored to meet the learning needs, preferences and goals of individual students. I used resources and approaches necessary to connect with a student and practices that have proved successful for similar students. I now have 10 grandchildren who I have tutored at various times. I believe I have the necessary experience to tutor grades K-6.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been teaching English for years to Thai and Laotian people in our church. Currently, I am teaching English to a high school girl who recently arrived in America from China. In the past six months she has become confident in conversational English.
Reading,

Reading

For decades, I taught reading and writing to K-8 grade students in a private school that used individualized instruction. I learned to tailor my instruction to meet the immediate needs of each student and was able to explain phonics concepts to even the youngest students. Most of my students improve at least 1 year on reading comprehension tests after 4-6 months of tutoring.
Writing

Writing

While teaching in a private school for 19 years, I developed a method for teaching writing that students of all ages can easily grasp. Everyone who has received my lessons has improved in writing skills quickly. After teaching this method to students, I have had many of my students win essay writing and short story writing at national competitions.

Test Preparation

SAT Writing

SAT Writing

Having taught high school English for over two decades, I am familiar with weaknesses that most students have in grammar and writing. My SAT writing exercises are designed to prepare students to answer the SAT multiple choice questions and to write excellent paragraphs as prompted on the exam. As I teach writing skills and grammar, my lessons will equip students to discern significant differences in multiple choice answers in order to rule out incorrect answers and confidently choose the correct answer. So much emphasis has been placed on the SAT exam scores, students need to learn the techniques that will give them the best opportunity to improve their scores.

Examples of Expertise

Jane has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 12 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Knowledgeable, Dedicated and Patient tutor

My son is going to second grade. He needs some help in english reading. Jane was able to make him comfortable right away. The first session was about accessing his skill level. Jane made the whole session a fun and my son was very comfortable and enjoyed the whole session. Jane is very knowledgeable and patient. We feel very lucky that we found her and I am sure that my son would enjoy learning from her.

Khushwinder, 1 lesson with Jane
Tutor responded:

Jay is a great student. Although he is young, he did cooperate with me, and he read stories aloud, which many young children refuse to do on their first lesson. He is sharp and attentive for his age, and learns quickly. I always enjoy working with young children. Jane West

compassionate & knowledgeable

We feel so fortunate to have found Mrs West and her expertise with teaching kids writing skills is unmatched by anyone else I have used in the past. Check out her website it does a great job of explaining her method and skills. My son dislikes writing and wishes he didn’t have to do it but he loves his teacher/tutor Mrs West and that is important when it’s a subject your kid has struggled with in the past in public school.

Carma , 11 lessons with Jane

Great Tutor!

Midway through 5th grade, my son’s teacher held a conference with us to discuss my son’s writing. He is very smart in many areas but he was struggling with writing. He was below grade level and falling further behind. I sought out tutoring for him and found Jane. What a blessing! We began seeing immediate improvements! Now 9 months later, we just had our 1st trimester conference of 6th grade. My son’s teacher can’t believe he was behind or ever even needed a tutor! Jane’s kindness and sweet nature is apparent from the moment you meet her. She is very organized and I have seen her work with incredible patience and care. That said, my favorite thing about Jane is that I love how creative she is when engaging her students. She appeals to my son’s sense of humor which makes learning interesting and he truly enjoys working with her. I have unwavering faith in Jane and her tutoring abilities!

Amy , 45 lessons with Jane

Knowledgeable and very helpful

Jane provided recommendations to help with nervousness, provided examples from your impromptu speeches, provided memory 'tools' and many other supportive help.

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