"I am a published writer and have been working as a volunteer pro bono tutor since retiring from my job as a high school teacher (English and theater) and administrator. I have three criteria for students whom I tutor: 1. they are motivated (not being forced to work with a tutor); 2. they cannot afford to pay much for a tutor (they have real financial need--that is the reason I charge the lowest fee allowed by Wyzant); 3. they are in high school or college or are adults. If you decide to write me, please explain how you meet these three criteria.

If you want to improve your English skills (writing essays, organization, using evidence, mechanics, and grammar, analyzing literature), contact me, and let’s see if I can help you.

Despite the increasing availability of various AI programs, being able to write still matters. Writing allows you to discover what you think, what you know, and who you are. It is one of the keys to deep learning, as opposed to just memorizing a lot of meaningless facts in order to pass tests. Writing develops and deepens your reasoning ability. Writing remains a vital survival skill in college, and businesses continue to seek applicants whose "excellent communication skills"--including their writing ability--sets them apart from other applicants." less...