English Tutor
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Hello! Overwhelmed by reading and essay-writing? Don't know what you're doing wrong or what to write next? My name is Anne Babic and I have a Bachelors in English and certifications to teach high school English and English as a Foreign Language. I currently teach Literature and Poetry at Veritas Preparatory Academy and I am looking to reach out to more students with reading and writing needs. My goal as your teacher is to make you feel competent and confident in your ability to analyze and compose meaningful texts.
I love when students are able to make connections between what they are reading or writing to the world around them. I also love to hear what the students think and believe about the text's themes of text or about the purpose of studying the English language. I also love guiding students through the writing process as they crystalize their thoughts about a theme and craft their arguments.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1. Get to know the student as a person.
2. Establishing my expectations for the student.
3. Identify student's strengths, needs, and purpose for tutoring.
4. Create smaller objectives that bring the student to their final goal.
5. Establish a tutoring schedule.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My standard price for online tutoring is $5 for every 15 min.
My standard price for in-person tutoring is $7 for every 15 min.
How did you get started teaching?
Since junior high, I have deeply valued the fulfillment and self-definition that comes with reading and writing. I want to pass on that power to everyone, especially young adults. The more I work with teens, the more I enjoy guiding them and creating relationships with them through literary conversation and analysis.
What types of students have you worked with?
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
A couple of days after Christmas this year, I went with my younger brother to the Driehaus Museum in downtown Chicago. The Driehaus Museum is an old mansion that has been recently restored and serves as a citadel of art and architecture from America's Gilded Age. The paintings and stained glass windows were my favorites! To end the day, we went to Pizzeria Due and shared margaritas over a deep dish pizza.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What specifically makes writing/reading so hard for me? Why? To the best of my ability, how can I turn "general improvement" into specific needs and goals? What feedback and instruction has my classroom teacher already given me that I can bring with me to my tutoring sessions?