Ruby P.
Private tutor in Boston, MA
Education
MA/PhD in English, University of Connecticut, 2014 - present BA Comparative Literature, Cornell University, 2009-2013
Experience
Experience: - one on one tutoring for SAT/PSAT Critical Reading/Writing - instructor of Freshman English at University of Connecticut - work with students K-12 on homework/reading/writing - TA for elementary school enrichment classes
Subject Expertise
8th Grade ReadingSAT VerbalSAT Critical ReadingPSAT Critical ReadingSAT Writing9th Grade Writing8th Grade Writing7th Grade Writing6th Grade Writing5th Grade Writing4th Grade Writing3rd Grade Writing2nd Grade Writing9th Grade Reading10th Grade Reading7th Grade Reading6th Grade Reading5th Grade Reading4th Grade Reading3rd Grade Reading2nd Grade Reading1st Grade Writing1st Grade Reading12th Grade Writing11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading12th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing
Availability
Weekdays at any time
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
I'm currently working toward a graduate degree in English, and I focus on contemporary fiction. I also play music and teach yoga. In my experience tutoring, I have found that providing practical, applicable strategies (especially for the SAT), as well as making sure students understand the "why" of the work we're doing, makes for tangible results and steady progress. I'm available to tutor Thursday - Sunday.
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