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I'm Andrew Booz, a reading and writing tutor, with a love of the English language. I have coached students of all ages in discovering what a joy reading and writing can be. Before working as a tutor, I wrote and edited publications for Denver Public Schools, where I especially enjoyed working directly with teachers and students to understand what printed materials they needed. Then I created them through my love of writing!
For my hourly fee ($25/hr.), I first assess a student's abilities by watching and especially listening to him or her read and write. Then I gear my approach, language and attitude to the student. It's my greatest hope to watch students make small, but significant personal victories.
Please consider selecting me for your student's reading and writing tutor. I look forward to meeting you! Thank you.
Andrew
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First, I take time to understand a new student, at least gain an impression of who they are as a person, before tutoring actually begins. Then I assess a student’s abilities to identify their individual patterns of reading difficulties, for example. That gets the process started.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
At DePauw University (depauw.edu), I earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English Composition. My career as a writer and editor of daily newspapers has provided me the opportunity to work directly with energetic young writers. That taught me a deep respect for each writer who brings asks my help in making their work a story worth reading.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
For my tutoring services, I charge a $25 hourly fee.
If you purchase 15 tutoring sessions, you get one session free!
How did you get started teaching?
As a young boy, I was shy and often struggled to express myself verbally and in writing. I would stutter my words in class. I would carry a dictionary with me whenever I wanted to settle in with a good book. I thought it was cool that I could read about how a word entered the language. But my reading abilities couldn’t keep pace with my interests. My parents wisely hired a reading tutor. The experience fascinated me with teaching, because my tutor showed me how much fun reading and writing truly can be.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with middle school, high school and university-level students of all ages to help them improve their reading and writing. The first class I taught, “Effective Writing,” was for Oregon State Highway Division employees who had bosses who didn’t like to write, so it became their job to write someone else’s ideas, which is usually difficult. I taught them how to make their writing more effective — and passed on tips on how to deal with a difficult boss.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
As I see and hear students practice their English reading and writing, I find myself smiling. That’s because so many students improve their reading and written English to levels they had not yet imagined. I know now that, after years of tutoring, individual students learn in different ways and progress at an individual pace that works when it does. I am patient enough to wait for the moment a student smiles when they realize learning really can be fun!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Ask plenty of questions. That has helped me in both my professional career and personal life. My parents taught me that I need to speak up for myself, because I am my own best advocate. When looking for a teacher, try to find a qualified individual who allows you to be your own best self. That's because you tend to learn more effectively when you are in a relaxed, supportive environment.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Maybe you crave certain subjects. Learning about them makes you happy or inspires you, but the process of reading those subjects makes it difficult to understand. It could be you stumble on words that are unfamiliar to you. Maybe you are learning English as a second language. Students should first identify their specific learning needs and challenges, before speaking with teachers about their needs. Create an inventory of those needs by bookmarking relevant websites or printed educational material. That way, you can prepare for meeting your teacher in-person with material for discussion. Ask your teacher how they can best support your learning needs.
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