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Enthusiastic English Tutor Specializing in Grammar and Proofreading
Monica D.

4.9 (110 ratings)

472 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
Hourly Rate: $32
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Enthusiastic English Tutor Specializing in Grammar and Proofreading
Enthusiastic English Tutor Specializing in Grammar and Proofreading
Monica D.

4.9 (110 ratings)

472 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (110 ratings)

472 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Monica

Bio

Hi!
My name is Monica, and I enjoy helping students gain confidence as they improve their writing skill. It is my hope that you will not only improve the quality of your compositions, but also that you will discover your strengths and individual writing style as we practice together.
Although my undergraduate majors are French and Political Science, my classmates and colleagues have come to me for help with editing and proofreading over the years. While I have primarily served...

Hi!
My name is Monica, and I enjoy helping students gain confidence as they improve their writing skill. It is my hope that you will not only improve the quality of your compositions, but also that you will discover your strengths and individual writing style as we practice together.
Although my undergraduate majors are French and Political Science, my classmates and colleagues have come to me for help with editing and proofreading over the years. While I have primarily served in the school setting for many years, I have found that tutoring is my true passion.
Students often bring me the first draft of their essay or research paper. After reviewing any comments from their instructor, we collaborate, creating a individualized plan to help them improve. In some cases, this involves coaching on structure and organization. Many students are also focused on grammatical structure and proofreading, with special attention on citation formatting (MLA and APA for college students). You can expect me to ask you questions about your learning style and to walk you through the steps in a process, providing clarification of grammar rules and conventions. In my view, students should understand the various ways sentence parts work together instead of simply memorizing a stringent set of rules.
If you believe that I might be the right tutor for you, I encourage you to schedule a brief phone consultation before planning our first lesson. I look forward to helping you plan your educational success!

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Education

B.A. from the University of Michigan Dearborn
French
Grand Canyon University- Master's in Teaching
Masters

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  • Hourly Rate: $32
  • Rate details: Please inquire about rate adjustments for small group sessions.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 8/26/2019

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Corporate Training

French,

French

My bachelors degree from the University of Michigan—Dearborn is in French, and I am certified to teach the language at the secondary level. I enjoy speaking French and practice reading classic French literature to practice and maintain fluency.
Grammar,

Grammar

I have been editing and proofreading professional resumes and college essays for the past 10 years. My experiences as an avid reader and writer have informed me of the best way to convey a message. Whether your writing needs to be more concise or you need some pointers on sentence structure, I can help you learn the rules of grammar as you seek to understand how to properly apply them.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I specialize in editing and proofreading college and post-graduate papers. I am strict when it comes to grammar, because it can “make or break” your paper. I can explain grammar rules, mechanics, and usage to make it easier for you to improve in these areas overall. My approach is to allow students to make the necessary changes to their writing as I provide support. I will walk you through the grammar, pulling examples from your writing so you can recognize where mistakes have been made. Writing is a crucial skill to your studies, so learning to read your paper with an eye for grammar, sentence structure and punctuation is essential.

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

I have been editing and proofreading professional resumes and college essays for the past 10 years. My experiences as an avid reader and writer have informed me of the best way to convey a message. Whether your writing needs to be more concise or you need some pointers on sentence structure, I can help you learn the rules of grammar as you seek to understand how to properly apply them.
Study Skills

Study Skills

My educational background and teaching experience has introduced me to study tools and methods that can work for every student. I base my methods on Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory, which focuses 7 learning styles, including: visual/spatial, auditory (sound), linguistic (words), and logical- mathematical (logic and reason), to name a few. I assist students in discovering their unique learning styles and teach them the time management and organization skills needed to support academic growth and achievement.

English

ACT English,

ACT English

Every week, I help students learn, practice, and improve their performance on the ACT English test. I can help you understand grammar rules, increase your reading comprehension, build your SAT vocabulary, and learn important ACT test-taking strategies.
English,

English

I have successfully tutored many students in all phases of the writing process. Students come to me with an essay's first draft. Beginning with a critique of the content, I continue providing tips for improving structure, grammar, and walk them through editing and proofreading. "Fine-tuning" to check for concise writing, word choice, sentence structure and spelling allows me to help the student produce their best work, using their own words.
Grammar,

Grammar

I have been editing and proofreading professional resumes and college essays for the past 10 years. My experiences as an avid reader and writer have informed me of the best way to convey a message. Whether your writing needs to be more concise or you need some pointers on sentence structure, I can help you learn the rules of grammar as you seek to understand how to properly apply them.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I specialize in editing and proofreading college and post-graduate papers. I am strict when it comes to grammar, because it can “make or break” your paper. I can explain grammar rules, mechanics, and usage to make it easier for you to improve in these areas overall. My approach is to allow students to make the necessary changes to their writing as I provide support. I will walk you through the grammar, pulling examples from your writing so you can recognize where mistakes have been made. Writing is a crucial skill to your studies, so learning to read your paper with an eye for grammar, sentence structure and punctuation is essential.
Writing

Writing

In obtaining my advanced teaching degree introduced me to current and effective methods for teaching writing across the curriculum. My goal is to help you develop writing skills that will make you a more confident writer. I can be your "sideline coach" through the 5 phases of the writing process: pre-writing, 1st draft, revision, editing, and proofreading. I am a strong proponent of pre-writing using graphic organizers, concept maps, and outlines. I've also created custom resources to help you understand grammar conventions and citation formats (MLA, APA). I look forward to working with you!

History

Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I hold a Bachelors degree in Political Science and am trained as a political science teacher for grades 7-12. Since I am currently working strictly as a tutor, my state certification is not active. I am passionate about my subject area and have experience in the field.

Homeschool

English,

English

I have successfully tutored many students in all phases of the writing process. Students come to me with an essay's first draft. Beginning with a critique of the content, I continue providing tips for improving structure, grammar, and walk them through editing and proofreading. "Fine-tuning" to check for concise writing, word choice, sentence structure and spelling allows me to help the student produce their best work, using their own words.
French,

French

My bachelors degree from the University of Michigan—Dearborn is in French, and I am certified to teach the language at the secondary level. I enjoy speaking French and practice reading classic French literature to practice and maintain fluency.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

My educational background and teaching experience has introduced me to study tools and methods that can work for every student. I base my methods on Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory, which focuses 7 learning styles, including: visual/spatial, auditory (sound), linguistic (words), and logical- mathematical (logic and reason), to name a few. I assist students in discovering their unique learning styles and teach them the time management and organization skills needed to support academic growth and achievement.
Writing

Writing

In obtaining my advanced teaching degree introduced me to current and effective methods for teaching writing across the curriculum. My goal is to help you develop writing skills that will make you a more confident writer. I can be your "sideline coach" through the 5 phases of the writing process: pre-writing, 1st draft, revision, editing, and proofreading. I am a strong proponent of pre-writing using graphic organizers, concept maps, and outlines. I've also created custom resources to help you understand grammar conventions and citation formats (MLA, APA). I look forward to working with you!

Language

French

French

My bachelors degree from the University of Michigan—Dearborn is in French, and I am certified to teach the language at the secondary level. I enjoy speaking French and practice reading classic French literature to practice and maintain fluency.

Most Popular

English,

English

I have successfully tutored many students in all phases of the writing process. Students come to me with an essay's first draft. Beginning with a critique of the content, I continue providing tips for improving structure, grammar, and walk them through editing and proofreading. "Fine-tuning" to check for concise writing, word choice, sentence structure and spelling allows me to help the student produce their best work, using their own words.
French,

French

My bachelors degree from the University of Michigan—Dearborn is in French, and I am certified to teach the language at the secondary level. I enjoy speaking French and practice reading classic French literature to practice and maintain fluency.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

My educational background and teaching experience has introduced me to study tools and methods that can work for every student. I base my methods on Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory, which focuses 7 learning styles, including: visual/spatial, auditory (sound), linguistic (words), and logical- mathematical (logic and reason), to name a few. I assist students in discovering their unique learning styles and teach them the time management and organization skills needed to support academic growth and achievement.
Writing

Writing

In obtaining my advanced teaching degree introduced me to current and effective methods for teaching writing across the curriculum. My goal is to help you develop writing skills that will make you a more confident writer. I can be your "sideline coach" through the 5 phases of the writing process: pre-writing, 1st draft, revision, editing, and proofreading. I am a strong proponent of pre-writing using graphic organizers, concept maps, and outlines. I've also created custom resources to help you understand grammar conventions and citation formats (MLA, APA). I look forward to working with you!

Other

Government & Politics,

Government & Politics

I hold a Bachelors degree in Political Science and am trained as a political science teacher for grades 7-12. Since I am currently working strictly as a tutor, my state certification is not active. I am passionate about my subject area and have experience in the field.
Study Skills

Study Skills

My educational background and teaching experience has introduced me to study tools and methods that can work for every student. I base my methods on Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory, which focuses 7 learning styles, including: visual/spatial, auditory (sound), linguistic (words), and logical- mathematical (logic and reason), to name a few. I assist students in discovering their unique learning styles and teach them the time management and organization skills needed to support academic growth and achievement.

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

My educational background and teaching experience has introduced me to study tools and methods that can work for every student. I base my methods on Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory, which focuses 7 learning styles, including: visual/spatial, auditory (sound), linguistic (words), and logical- mathematical (logic and reason), to name a few. I assist students in discovering their unique learning styles and teach them the time management and organization skills needed to support academic growth and achievement.

Summer

French,

French

My bachelors degree from the University of Michigan—Dearborn is in French, and I am certified to teach the language at the secondary level. I enjoy speaking French and practice reading classic French literature to practice and maintain fluency.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

My educational background and teaching experience has introduced me to study tools and methods that can work for every student. I base my methods on Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory, which focuses 7 learning styles, including: visual/spatial, auditory (sound), linguistic (words), and logical- mathematical (logic and reason), to name a few. I assist students in discovering their unique learning styles and teach them the time management and organization skills needed to support academic growth and achievement.
Writing

Writing

In obtaining my advanced teaching degree introduced me to current and effective methods for teaching writing across the curriculum. My goal is to help you develop writing skills that will make you a more confident writer. I can be your "sideline coach" through the 5 phases of the writing process: pre-writing, 1st draft, revision, editing, and proofreading. I am a strong proponent of pre-writing using graphic organizers, concept maps, and outlines. I've also created custom resources to help you understand grammar conventions and citation formats (MLA, APA). I look forward to working with you!

Test Preparation

ACT English

ACT English

Every week, I help students learn, practice, and improve their performance on the ACT English test. I can help you understand grammar rules, increase your reading comprehension, build your SAT vocabulary, and learn important ACT test-taking strategies.

Examples of Expertise

Monica has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 13 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Listens to your problem to help

Monica is an excellent tutor. She listened to problems and gave me good strategies to overcome my writer's block. I would most certainly work with Monica again. Thank you Monica!

Khoudia, 3 lessons with Monica

Super Helpful & Very Proficient

Monica was a perfect choice for us. She is extremely thorough, patient and kind. Her suggestions were spot on, and she even followed up after the session. Which is something she did not have to do. I highly recommend Monica to help critique papers and essays.🙌🏽👌🏾👍🏽her suggestions were spot on, and she even followed up after the session. Which is something she did not have to do. I highly recommend Monica to help critique papers and essays.

Rhonda, 1 lesson with Monica

Great teacher 😊

She was very helpful and gave me a better understanding of my essay. i was very lost at first into she explained to me multiple of ways to write. thank you for the help!

Mariah, 1 lesson with Monica

AMAZING!!!!

Monica- was So helpful!!! She really helped me think through how to effectively organize my writing. The strategies she showed me I am going to continue to use through out my college classes!

Carrie, 3 lessons with Monica
Tutor responded:

Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you, and keep up the good work!

Knowledgeable Tutor with Study Skills

I reached out to Monica to help my High-school student with study skills. She was very helpful with what she’s taught so far. I’m looking forward to the next study session.

Susan, 9 lessons with Monica
Tutor responded:

Thank you, Susan! I am glad to help.

Great Tutor

Monica is very knowledgeable about learning disability patients. She is challenging their thinking and entice them to think. I recommend Monica if you consider tutoring for learning disability kids

Ala, 60 lessons with Monica
Tutor responded:

Thank you, Ala! I am glad to help.

Best Tutor Ever

Monica is the best tutor. She is excellent with assessing your need and coming up with a strategy that works toward your goals. Very Grateful to have her as a tutor.

Mika, 2 lessons with Monica
Tutor responded:

Thank you, Mika, for the opportunity to serve as your tutor. I wish you continued success.

Outstanding tutor

Monica, was inventive and instructional, as she unconfused me while simultaneously providing a level of comfort and should be commended for her exceptional teaching skills.

David, 3 lessons with Monica

lovely human and superb teacher!

I am interested in learning some very casual conversational French. Monica immediately zeroed in on teaching me the basics in a very patient way! I would highly recommend her!

Gabrielle, 3 lessons with Monica

Very Knowledgeable about Writing styles!

I have an MLA-style 10-page midterm due. I was totally stressing because I only had 3 pages and a short time left to produce the other 7. My professor told me my organization is off in my essays as well as transitioning to the next paragraph. I was desperate for help seeing that the writing center in my school wasn't open the time I needed them. I found Monica on this site and that was a blessing! Monica understood my paper, gave me some redirection, and helped me to produce what I feel is a better essay. I would definitely contact her again for the assistance! She well-spoken, helpful, patient, and I felt comfortable interacting with her.

Angie, 4 lessons with Monica
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