1:1 Writing Tutoring for High School Students (With a College Writing Professor)
Private writing tutoring from an experienced English professor tailored to your student's unique questions and goals. One-time or ongoing sessions. Support for a specific writing assignment or homeschool project, or general development.
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed55 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Assessment
Tutorials are not graded. Verbal feedback will be provided in every session.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
This one-on-one tutorial offers support for high school students to develop writing skills. The specific focus of the tutorial will depend on the unique questions, goals, and learning needs of the student. Possible topics might include: - Choosing a topic - Brainstorming ideas - Developing a thesis statement - Finding outside sources - Outlining ideas - Organizing ideas - Building an argument - Supporting an argument - Citing sources - Using persuasive appeals - Crafting clear sentences - Using descriptive language - Bringing in anecdotes and stories - Revision strategies - Proofreading strategies - Poetry - Personal narratives - Expository writing - Argumentative writing - And more! Students may sign up for a tutorial for support on a writing assignment or project from their class or homeschool curriculum. Any type of writing on any topic is welcome. Students may meet at any stage of their writing process, such as: - Before beginning an assignment (for help getting started) - With an outline written (for help transitioning into drafting an essay) - With a draft partially written (for help getting unstuck) - With a draft completed (for feedback in order to revise) - With a finished draft (to learn strategies for self-editing/proofreading) Students of any writing experience or skill level are welcome, including beginners who are not yet confident, highly accomplished writers seeking to hone their craft, and everyone in between. Multilingual students / ESL / ELL / English language learners welcome!
Learning Goals
Specific learning goals will be determined in conversation with the student based on expressed questions and the tutor's observations of the student's writing skills.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should bring their preferred writing materials (e.g. word doc, google doc, pen/paper, etc.) and any materials relevant to their works in progress if they have them (e.g. an assignment sheet, notes/drafts of work completed so far, reference materials, etc.).
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Source materials will not be provided, but students are encouraged to bring any of their own relevant materials to have on hand for reference. Students may also be given guidance on how to find source materials when working independently after the tutorial.
Joined June, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in English from The George Washington University
I started my career as a middle school and high school creative writing and ESL teacher and am pleased to return to my roots with these age groups here on Outschool! I have a Ph.D. in English and have been a professor of communication and education for two decades, during which time I have directed writing, speaking, and tutoring programs at some of the most prestigious colleges in the US. I have published two international award-winning academic books on writing education and have been recognized with several university-wide and national teaching and leadership awards. Most importantly, I LOVE to teach. I bring to this class extensive knowledge of writing methods and a love of helping young people find and use their voices with confidence.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$75
per sessionMeets on demand
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
