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Ghost Writer, Editor, Writing Coach, & Test Preparer
Joan W.

4.8 (47 ratings)

156 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $65
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Joan W.'s Photo

Ghost Writer, Editor, Writing Coach, & Test Preparer
Ghost Writer, Editor, Writing Coach, & Test Preparer
Joan W.

4.8 (47 ratings)

156 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.8 (47 ratings)

156 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Joan

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I love writing and tutoring! I am a part-time tutor, an attorney, a non-profit professional, and a parent--and I write all the time. Teaching and helping people to learn are among my passions. I have had a lifelong commitment to education and to language especially.

My experiences in tutoring include a particular emphasis on mentoring the general writing and the drafting of legal memoranda and briefs. I also tutor for the LSAT and the GRE verbal sections in individual in-person and...

I love writing and tutoring! I am a part-time tutor, an attorney, a non-profit professional, and a parent--and I write all the time. Teaching and helping people to learn are among my passions. I have had a lifelong commitment to education and to language especially.

My experiences in tutoring include a particular emphasis on mentoring the general writing and the drafting of legal memoranda and briefs. I also tutor for the LSAT and the GRE verbal sections in individual in-person and remote settings . My students have been both native English speakers and speakers of English as a second language. My approach is unique, bringing helpful analytical tools from other disciplines and many years of writring experience.

I have very strong English language skills, with a BA and graduate studies in English. I am an accomplished writer and a voracious reader. I can write, ghostwrite, proofread, or edit any text.

My philosophy regarding tutoring is to always be supportive and patient. Lessons should truly be a learnig experience for the student. The progress and pacing of the sessions are directly linked to the student's ability to grasp the material. With children, I also involve the parents as much as possible to ensure that the skills and learning are reinforced.

The measure of my success is the student's increasing comfort level with whatever he or she finds most challenging. Ideally, he or she will become more interested in and intellectually curious about coursework as well. Achievement comes from confidence!

Let's work together to achieve the results you want and to reach the goals you have set for yourself.

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Business

Law,

Law

I have been an attorney for over two decades, a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law and admitted to practice in Florida. Additionally, I have tutored a number of students for the LSAT and for the Florida Bar examination. I have taught legal writing and clerked for the Third District Court of Appeal. I enjoy helping law students master their coursework and to become conversant with legal concepts.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I am an attorney and a non-profit professional who has routinely made arguments in court and speeches at meetings, conferences, and seminars.

Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I am a veteran writer, proofreader, and editor with a keen ear and a genuine enthusiasm for language. I love teaching students about the intricacy and beauty of the English language. Well-spoken and well-written English are important and achievable skills. I enjoy the increasing comfort level and mastery exhibited by the student through the tutoring process.
Law,

Law

I have been an attorney for over two decades, a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law and admitted to practice in Florida. Additionally, I have tutored a number of students for the LSAT and for the Florida Bar examination. I have taught legal writing and clerked for the Third District Court of Appeal. I enjoy helping law students master their coursework and to become conversant with legal concepts.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I earned a B.A. in English with high honors and then a J.D. As a third-year law student, I taught legal writing and appellate advocacy. As an adult, I enrolled in graduate school, working toward an M.A. in English, completing all the coursework short of my thesis. I have continued to write professionally on a daily basis. For many years, I have also been a writing mentor and coach. Assisting students with essays, research papers, college applications, and personal statements have all been particularly rewarding experiences.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I am an attorney and a non-profit professional who has routinely made arguments in court and speeches at meetings, conferences, and seminars.

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

I am a veteran writer, proofreader, and editor with a keen ear and a genuine enthusiasm for language. I love teaching students about the intricacy and beauty of the English language. Well-spoken and well-written English are important and achievable skills. I enjoy the increasing comfort level and mastery exhibited by the student through the tutoring process.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I was an extremely successful student from my earliest years through my post-graduate education. I have counseled students at every grade level, including my own children, regarding best practices for studying and learning. I offer complete explanations, suggestions for memorizing, and outlining techniques. I am able to break down the complex and make the difficult understandable. No subject is too hard if the student can complement the teaching with effective studying.

English

English,

English

I am a lifelong lover of language with strong writing skills, a large vocabulary, and a vocation for reading. I really enjoy helping students to improve their facility and comfort with written and spoken English. A great command of English improves communication, academic performance, and job prospects. It is truly a life skill that pays never-ending dividends.
Grammar,

Grammar

I am a veteran writer, proofreader, and editor with a keen ear and a genuine enthusiasm for language. I love teaching students about the intricacy and beauty of the English language. Well-spoken and well-written English are important and achievable skills. I enjoy the increasing comfort level and mastery exhibited by the student through the tutoring process.
Literature,

Literature

A lifelong voracious reader, I majored in English to explore great books in depth and to learn how to write critical essays. I then began my Master's level studies with the intent of teaching. My interests run from the classics of American and English literature to contemporary world literature. My husband and I read to our own children from infancy. They have become wonderful readers in their own right. My thirteen-year-old daughter is the author of two novels on the internet site wattpad. I love to share my love and exploration of literature with students. A deeper understanding of the author and the context in which she/he wrote greatly enhance the experience of reading a novel. Additionally the more a student reads, the more accomplished he/she becomes in his/her own writing.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I earned a B.A. in English with high honors and then a J.D. As a third-year law student, I taught legal writing and appellate advocacy. As an adult, I enrolled in graduate school, working toward an M.A. in English, completing all the coursework short of my thesis. I have continued to write professionally on a daily basis. For many years, I have also been a writing mentor and coach. Assisting students with essays, research papers, college applications, and personal statements have all been particularly rewarding experiences.
Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

I am an attorney and a non-profit professional who has routinely made arguments in court and speeches at meetings, conferences, and seminars.
Writing

Writing

I have been an avid writer and reader since childhood. My love of words led me to major in English at the University of Florida. During my college years, I enjoyed writing essays, term papers, and short stories. As a young lawyer, I mastered legal memoranda and appellate briefs. As my career evolved, I have had the chance to write press releases, op-eds, and legislation. Writing is a very important part of everything I do and I delight in the opportunity to help someone become a better writer.

History

Government & Politics

Homeschool

English,

English

I am a lifelong lover of language with strong writing skills, a large vocabulary, and a vocation for reading. I really enjoy helping students to improve their facility and comfort with written and spoken English. A great command of English improves communication, academic performance, and job prospects. It is truly a life skill that pays never-ending dividends.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I was an extremely successful student from my earliest years through my post-graduate education. I have counseled students at every grade level, including my own children, regarding best practices for studying and learning. I offer complete explanations, suggestions for memorizing, and outlining techniques. I am able to break down the complex and make the difficult understandable. No subject is too hard if the student can complement the teaching with effective studying.
Writing

Writing

I have been an avid writer and reader since childhood. My love of words led me to major in English at the University of Florida. During my college years, I enjoyed writing essays, term papers, and short stories. As a young lawyer, I mastered legal memoranda and appellate briefs. As my career evolved, I have had the chance to write press releases, op-eds, and legislation. Writing is a very important part of everything I do and I delight in the opportunity to help someone become a better writer.

Most Popular

English,

English

I am a lifelong lover of language with strong writing skills, a large vocabulary, and a vocation for reading. I really enjoy helping students to improve their facility and comfort with written and spoken English. A great command of English improves communication, academic performance, and job prospects. It is truly a life skill that pays never-ending dividends.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I was an extremely successful student from my earliest years through my post-graduate education. I have counseled students at every grade level, including my own children, regarding best practices for studying and learning. I offer complete explanations, suggestions for memorizing, and outlining techniques. I am able to break down the complex and make the difficult understandable. No subject is too hard if the student can complement the teaching with effective studying.
Writing

Writing

I have been an avid writer and reader since childhood. My love of words led me to major in English at the University of Florida. During my college years, I enjoyed writing essays, term papers, and short stories. As a young lawyer, I mastered legal memoranda and appellate briefs. As my career evolved, I have had the chance to write press releases, op-eds, and legislation. Writing is a very important part of everything I do and I delight in the opportunity to help someone become a better writer.

Other

Law,

Law

I have been an attorney for over two decades, a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law and admitted to practice in Florida. Additionally, I have tutored a number of students for the LSAT and for the Florida Bar examination. I have taught legal writing and clerked for the Third District Court of Appeal. I enjoy helping law students master their coursework and to become conversant with legal concepts.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I was an extremely successful student from my earliest years through my post-graduate education. I have counseled students at every grade level, including my own children, regarding best practices for studying and learning. I offer complete explanations, suggestions for memorizing, and outlining techniques. I am able to break down the complex and make the difficult understandable. No subject is too hard if the student can complement the teaching with effective studying.
Government & Politics

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

I was an extremely successful student from my earliest years through my post-graduate education. I have counseled students at every grade level, including my own children, regarding best practices for studying and learning. I offer complete explanations, suggestions for memorizing, and outlining techniques. I am able to break down the complex and make the difficult understandable. No subject is too hard if the student can complement the teaching with effective studying.

Summer

Study Skills,

Study Skills

I was an extremely successful student from my earliest years through my post-graduate education. I have counseled students at every grade level, including my own children, regarding best practices for studying and learning. I offer complete explanations, suggestions for memorizing, and outlining techniques. I am able to break down the complex and make the difficult understandable. No subject is too hard if the student can complement the teaching with effective studying.
Writing

Writing

I have been an avid writer and reader since childhood. My love of words led me to major in English at the University of Florida. During my college years, I enjoyed writing essays, term papers, and short stories. As a young lawyer, I mastered legal memoranda and appellate briefs. As my career evolved, I have had the chance to write press releases, op-eds, and legislation. Writing is a very important part of everything I do and I delight in the opportunity to help someone become a better writer.

Ratings and Reviews

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Great tutor with a great teaching method!

Joan and I met many times before my LSAT test date, and in a few weeks, a relatively short amount of time, she was able to adequately prepare me with various methods for solving all types of problems. I found her approach to be very helpful, patient, and most importantly effective. She was always on time and prepared with supplementary materials to aid in a deeper understanding of the LSAT's contents. Having just completed the exam, I'm absolutely positive that I would not feel as confident as I do now had it not been for my sessions with Joan. I highly recommend contacting her if you're looking to take the LSAT!

Daniel, 8 lessons with Joan

Extremely Helpful

Joan was very helpful with my personal statement. She gave me plenty of ideas on what to add, what schools will be looking for, and how to structure the statement.

Aviva, 1 lesson with Joan

Extremely knowledgeable and patient!

Joan is great, I learned a variety of things from her! She helped me “clean up “ a project I was working on and shared some great points. Highly recommend, she is very well informed on multiple subjects.

ERIN, 1 lesson with Joan

Great teacher, very patient

She helped me understand more about Logical Reasoning. Explained every question I had with the type of questions I had difficulty.

Yurima, 3 lessons with Joan

Recommending Joan W!

Wonderful tutor, very pleasant and knowledgeable. Joan helped me navigate Outlook and learn new steps to become more efficient. I look forward to working with her in the future and highly recommend her!

Belina, 1 lesson with Joan

Amazing teacher, very patient and knowledgeable

Joan really helped me with my English composition, when I thought I was not being to make it, she encouraged me and taught how to write and compose much better. Plus, she is a lovely person.

Rafael, 1 lesson with Joan

GMAT

My son met with her, really liked her and will be scheduling more tutoring hours next week. She is very knowledgeable and patient and I know will be a great fit for him.

Dina, 1 lesson with Joan

Amazing tutor!

Ms. Joan was very patient with me and explained not only her way of doing things but also ways that might work better for me depending on how I figure out problems. She came fully prepared with materials and not only gave me the knowledge to get the problems done, but the confidence to believe in what I was doing. By far the best tutor.

Cory, 1 lesson with Joan

Great Tutor, focused on what worked for me

Joan was a great tutor who helped me work through LSAT practice questions and helped me get a better understanding of the material and feel more comfortable for my test. She was very patient and helpful through the stressful process of getting ready for the LSATs. She was an amazing resource and I highly recommend her to any one else who might need help with their LSATs.

Marta, 5 lessons with Joan

A wonderful tutor.

Joan is a great tutor! She has not only helped me prepare for the LSAT, but has boosted my confidence. She is very kind and extremely knowledgeable about the test. She explains herself very well and is patient. She has taught me new LSAT techniques, which have proved very useful when I study!

Gigi, 3 lessons with Joan
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