I'm Amanda! I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Children's Lit and Childhood Studies. I am a former teacher of both middle grades and high school English/Language Arts. (read more)
...Typically, I tutor middle and high school students, but I can also assist in college essay writing and SAT/ACT preparation. Writing is a part of my daily life and I love to it! I strive to instill this same passion for reading, writing and the English language, in the students I tutor. (read more)
...I have been working with my ESL student editing research papers, helping him study for the SAT writing portion and now assisting with college application essays. I have been tutoring English as a Second Language since 2000. I began helping high school students study reading and writing since I started on Wyzant in 2010. (read more)
...English, B.A. Philosophy. Professional Development
• “Enhancing Academic Rigor” 12 hrs.
• “MAP Implementation Training - School Based” 12 hrs.,
• “Engaging African American Males in Literacy” 5 hrs.
• “Coherent Curriculum in the Classroom” ... (read more)
...As a teacher, I believe very strongly that one of the most important foundations for success is building up the students' confidence in their abilities. To that end, I prefer to have preliminary information about present levels of functioning (both strengths and weaknesses), as well as general l... (read more)