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English Professor Specializing in Literature and College Essays
Lisa W.

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English Professor Specializing in Literature and College Essays
English Professor Specializing in Literature and College Essays
Lisa W.

5.0 (360 ratings)

850 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (360 ratings)

850 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Lisa

Bio

Why tutor?

I am an Adjunct Professor of English and professional tutor with a passion for teaching literature, composition, reading, and providing coaching for college writing assignments. Assisting students with college applications is also my specialty. I have many different approaches for all types of learners--auditory, visual, and tactile--to achieve success, including differentiated instruction for students with learning disabilities. Regardless of the individual's needs, I...

Why tutor?

I am an Adjunct Professor of English and professional tutor with a passion for teaching literature, composition, reading, and providing coaching for college writing assignments. Assisting students with college applications is also my specialty. I have many different approaches for all types of learners--auditory, visual, and tactile--to achieve success, including differentiated instruction for students with learning disabilities. Regardless of the individual's needs, I continually provide each client with formative feedback and tools to be successful in the high school or college classroom, with college admissions, on standardized tests, or in the workplace. This success translates to confidence and, eventually, one's own empowerment.

I have over 14 years of experience teaching American, British, world, and Advance Placement Literature with a concentration on writing research papers, memoirs, essays, and literary analyses with an emphasis on organization, grammar, and the development and support of thesis statements. I have a successful teaching style and want to continue to share my methods with students who want to succeed.

Why select me as your tutor?

I can coach you to be successful on any standardized test through practice, knowing what to expect, simplified grammar rules, and brain activity exercises.

One of my unique specializations is coaching high school seniors how to write college application essays "that work!"

As a former high school and NCAA Division I athlete, I can empathize with the demands and schedules of student-athletes. My teaching style is a coaching style and I believe in repetition, movement, interactive learning; technology to enhance learning; understanding, and communication; and above all, the successful results of all of my students.

My students scored a 21% higher pass rate on the AP Literature and Composition Exam than the global passing average. Why is this? This is because I am able to implement a differential way of teaching for all kinds of learners and t

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Education

Florida State University
Communications
Rollins College
Masters

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Approved Subjects

Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I am a Professor of English and Composition with more than 11 years of experience teaching English Literature at a strong college prep high school in Orlando. All of my course syllabi are infused with grammar practice, editing, and revision.
Proofreading

Proofreading

Proofreading requires an eye for critical reading, critical writing, vocabulary, and above all, a basic knowledge of style and grammar. My command of the English language and my ability to communicate through writing are what make my proofreading skills exceptional.

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

I am a Professor of English and Composition with more than 11 years of experience teaching English Literature at a strong college prep high school in Orlando. All of my course syllabi are infused with grammar practice, editing, and revision.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I have more than 11 years of experience teaching English Literature at a strong college prep high school in Orlando. I have developed curriculum units for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade levels to include: AP Literature and Composition, British Literature, World Literature, as well as more than three years teaching Comp I and Comp II at the college level. All of these course syllabi are infused with daily vocabulary development and critical reading skills.

English

ACT English,

ACT English

Currently, I am a Professor of English and teach both literature and composition classes. I have been successfully coaching students for the ACT since 2010.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

My experience as a Professor of English and AP Literature and Composition teacher has provided me with the opportunity to teach my students to learn how to read critically, to write critically, and to think critically. This is the key to scoring high marks on the ACT Reading portion of the ACT Test.
English,

English

I am a Professor of English and Composition with more than 11 years of experience teaching English Literature at a strong college prep high school in Orlando. I have developed curriculum units for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade levels to include: AP Literature and Composition, British Literature, World Literature, and grammar.
Grammar,

Grammar

I am a Professor of English and Composition with more than 11 years of experience teaching English Literature at a strong college prep high school in Orlando. All of my course syllabi are infused with grammar practice, editing, and revision.
Literature,

Literature

I am currently a Professor of English and Composition with more than 11 years of experience teaching English Literature at a strong college prep high school in Orlando. I have developed curriculum for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade levels to include AP Literature and Composition, as well as British, American, and World Literature.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

Proofreading requires an eye for critical reading, critical writing, vocabulary, and above all, a basic knowledge of style and grammar. My command of the English language and my ability to communicate through writing are what make my proofreading skills exceptional.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

My experience as an AP Literature and Composition teacher has provided me with the opportunity to teach my students to learn how to read critically, to write critically, and to think critically. This is the key to scoring high marks on the SAT Reading portion of the SAT Test.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I work with the individual student to discover his or her strengths and weaknesses and instill tools and strategies for success on the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. These tools also translate into success in the language arts classroom.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

I have more than 11 years of experience teaching English Literature at a strong college prep high school in Orlando. I have developed curriculum units for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade levels to include: AP Literature and Composition, British Literature, World Literature, as well as more than three years teaching Comp I and Comp II at the college level. All of these course syllabi are infused with daily vocabulary development and critical reading skills.
Writing

Writing

I am an experience AP Literature and Composition teacher and seasoned Composition I and Composition II English professor. I am passionate about developing my students' writing maturity, accuracy, and style. I have helpful strategies for writing research papers, college application essays "that work", as well as effective literary analysis.

History

Classics

Classics

I have a Master's Degree in Liberal Studies from Rollins College. My degree of study began with the works of Homer and extended through Greek philosophy to include the pre-Socratics, moved through Virgil and other Roman classics. My study of the Classics includes: poetry, philosophy, drama, and art. I have relocated to Palm Beach County to pursue a PhD in Comparative Literature at FAU.

Homeschool

English,

English

I am a Professor of English and Composition with more than 11 years of experience teaching English Literature at a strong college prep high school in Orlando. I have developed curriculum units for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade levels to include: AP Literature and Composition, British Literature, World Literature, and grammar.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

My experience as an AP Literature and Composition teacher has provided me with the opportunity to teach my students to learn how to read critically, to write critically, and to think critically. This is the key to scoring high marks on the SAT Reading portion of the SAT Test.
Writing

Writing

I am an experience AP Literature and Composition teacher and seasoned Composition I and Composition II English professor. I am passionate about developing my students' writing maturity, accuracy, and style. I have helpful strategies for writing research papers, college application essays "that work", as well as effective literary analysis.

Most Popular

English,

English

I am a Professor of English and Composition with more than 11 years of experience teaching English Literature at a strong college prep high school in Orlando. I have developed curriculum units for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade levels to include: AP Literature and Composition, British Literature, World Literature, and grammar.
Writing

Writing

I am an experience AP Literature and Composition teacher and seasoned Composition I and Composition II English professor. I am passionate about developing my students' writing maturity, accuracy, and style. I have helpful strategies for writing research papers, college application essays "that work", as well as effective literary analysis.

Summer

Writing

Writing

I am an experience AP Literature and Composition teacher and seasoned Composition I and Composition II English professor. I am passionate about developing my students' writing maturity, accuracy, and style. I have helpful strategies for writing research papers, college application essays "that work", as well as effective literary analysis.

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

Currently, I am a Professor of English and teach both literature and composition classes. I have been successfully coaching students for the ACT since 2010.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

My experience as a Professor of English and AP Literature and Composition teacher has provided me with the opportunity to teach my students to learn how to read critically, to write critically, and to think critically. This is the key to scoring high marks on the ACT Reading portion of the ACT Test.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

My experience as an AP Literature and Composition teacher has provided me with the opportunity to teach my students to learn how to read critically, to write critically, and to think critically. This is the key to scoring high marks on the SAT Reading portion of the SAT Test.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I work with the individual student to discover his or her strengths and weaknesses and instill tools and strategies for success on the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. These tools also translate into success in the language arts classroom.

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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Excellent, passionate about her work, effective and inspiring

My daughter is very happy to have met Ms. W. In just a few sessions, my daughter has felt motivated and inspired to see literature in a different way. She enjoyed the assignment and found out that Ms. W.'s help has made a huge difference. As a mom I deeply appreciate her enthusiasm and the intellectual encouragement she gives my daughter. Ms. W. is very reliable and we will continue to work with her.

Cristina, 4 lessons with Lisa

Fast turn around and great edits!

Lisa helped with my first revision for my college application essay. Her revisions were impactful and really helped convey my thoughts in a clearer and more direct manner.

Ramya, 1 lesson with Lisa

Inspiring and patient

Lisa has been working with my son for several months now, and I can wholeheartedly say she has been a blessing. My son is a very reluctant writer and with Lisa’s help and guidance he is making great improvements in this area. She is always prompt and reliable and ready to get down to business each session. My son actually enjoys his sessions with her. I highly recommend Lisa. She is very professional and very talented.

Cindy, 71 lessons with Lisa

Life of Pi-Essay

I have learned so much from Lisa and her inspiring teaching. She provides subtle guidance that brings out my thoughts without interfering with my own voice. Thank you, Lisa!

Chanel, 1 lesson with Lisa

Knowlegeable, supportive and engaging teacher

Lisa helped me zoom in on the exact issues that needed to be improved, by explaining my school teacher's comments and drawing out the corrections from me. I felt she was kind and genuinely interested in helping me improve.

Marilyn, 2 lessons with Lisa

Time Well Spent

It's like herding a stubborn cat to get my daughter to agree with tutoring on her AP English. She did it graciously but not thrilled. Spent several hours this past week going over things, and she has now confessed to me that she was very glad to have had taken the time, as Lisa gave her very good pointers and she feels it was time well spent. Thank you, Lisa!

Sharon, 3 lessons with Lisa

Writing in rhyme

Lisa has been an Amazing teacher - I particularly appreciate how she respects my written voice whilst helping me through what’s not working. She’s helped me understand meter whilst keeping to the spirit of my story. Highly recommend Lisa!!

Meera, 6 lessons with Lisa

Good teaching session

Good teaching session, she is knowledgeable and know how to teach. Would recommend her for tutoring sessions to anyone. Specially the way she gathers info on what learners need to improve themselves

Uday, 2 lessons with Lisa

Helpful and knowledgable tutor.

Lisa has helped me feel more confident about the ACT. After meeting with her once and trying a practice English test on my own I only missed 13 out of 75. She has taught me many strategies that I can use on the test. I am really glad I chose her!

Jordan, 4 lessons with Lisa

Knowledgeable tutor

She explains things well and also listens to the individual input from the student. She gave good advice on outside resources.

David, 5 lessons with Lisa
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