Writing is my passion! As a teacher and academic coach, my goal is to instill in my students a love for writing and confidence in their abilities. In order to accomplish this, it is my job to build t... heir knowledge base, skill set, and opportunity for application. Having taught English Language Arts, I understand the specific requirements of all types of essays, the expectations for the student, and the importance of vocabulary, conventions, and technique as they relate to the overall effectiveness of an essay. As a grader of state assessment and SAT essays, I have a keen awareness of rubrics and how an essay is scored based on specific criteria. Learning is both important and fun. I truly enjoy working with students and helping them grow, academically. As a public school teacher, my students' annual state assessment scores never dropped below the 97th percentile. Additionally, I served as a journalism coach, yearbook editor, and college essay proofreader/editor. I am competitive by nature and work tirelessly for my students, providing them with the tools they need to be successful while cheering them on every step of the way. read more

Hi! My name is Polli! My passion for writing began in high school, as I served as editor of the school newspaper. As an educator, I love working with students of all writing abilities -- those who com... e to me saying, "I can't write" to those who want to build upon their current skill to achieve commended performance. My other interests include grammar, reading, trivia, baking, and Broadway musicals. I am an outgoing people person who looks for the best in everyone. I recognize that we all have different talents, backgrounds, and challenges; therefore, I believe that serves me well in tutoring students. My philosophy in tutoring and in life is regardless of knowledge and talent, individuals need confidence to do their very best. I am a coach at heart, and I can assure you that when we complete our time together, you will leave a more confident and skilled writer. If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to the possibility of working with you.read more