
Middle School/H.S. Novel Analysis/Essay/L. Arts (NOT ESL TEACHER)
About
Hello parents! My name is Christina Amato. I am a National Board Certified teacher in Early Adolescent English Language Arts. I have taught English Language Arts and essay writing for 34 years, and currently teach in the Chicago Public School system. As a result, I have the most up-to-date materials and teaching methods available for grade levels ranging from 5th through high school. I service middle school through high school students. (ATTENTION AP STUDENTS: As a National Board Certified teacher of English Language Arts, rest assured that I can assist you with your assignments, including Socratic Method book discussions, literature analysis, author's intent, themes, imagery, etc., and help you write evidence-based essays that will fully address every requirement in your teacher's rubric.)
(I do no specialize in primary grades and I am NOT an ESL tutor)
I can assist your struggling middle school/high school child with reading comprehension, as well as help them write a well researched, in-depth essay.
In addition, I have created an original poetry unit and have developed it extensively in my graduate studies over the past 15 years. Poetry writing and interpretation is one of my specialties.
Through weekly discussions and assistance, your child will come away with a better understanding of their assignment and improve their overall English skills.
PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT ACCEPT E-CHECKS or payment in advance.
Payment is due at the time of service (I accept Zelle, PayPal, Venmo or other electronic means of payment), after we have met on my Zoom.com video conferencing site and discussed the academic needs of the student.
All potential students and parents must have their camera on in order for us to meet and chat. Thank you!
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