FORWARD: ACADEMIC COACHING AND TUTORING SERVICES, L.L.C.
About
My name is Theodora (“Teddi”) and I am the founder and owner of Forward: Academic Coaching and Tutoring Services, L.L.C.
I am also a part-time professor at Temple University and Lebanon Valley College. I have been an instructor in the college classroom for about 10 years and have taught well over 100 different English (Literature and composition) and Sociology classes, both on campus as well as online (even long before Covid!). I was awarded the First Year Writing Instructor of the Year Award at Temple University twice (2019 and 2023) and the Adjunct Professor of the Year Award at Lebanon Valley College (2022). These are the highest teaching awards available at my level at both institutions.
I started academic tutoring and coaching in 2017 because I believed I had a unique set of skills that would be valuable to families-- particularly those seeking help with college work or college preparation. Nearly 5 years and 50+ different clients later, I can say with confidence that this was true. My work in academia allows me to offer my clients an extensive knowledge of higher-education; I understand how the system works and how to both prepare for and succeed within it.
Between tutoring, coaching, and my work in the formal classroom, I have instructed thousands of students of all ages (kindergarten-adulthood) and challenges (ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia, ESL). I never lose sight of the fact that each and every client is an individual with markedly unique needs and concerns. No one student is the same, and it is my responsibility to design a plan or curriculum that is most helpful to YOU.
I've watched my clients learn how to read, be accepted into college, win essay contests, write novellas, succeed in college, develop life-changing executive functioning skills, obtain GEDs, conquer academic anxieties, get into medical school, and secure their dream internships. Playing a small role in each and every one of their success stories has been one of the greatest honors of my professional life.
Let's discuss how I can serve as your tutor and/or coach! Feel free to reach out here on Tutors.com, or contact me at [email protected]
You can also find more about Forward (including all services offered and reviews from past/current clients) here: https://www.forwardtutoringandcoaching.com
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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
-PhD in English, Temple University, expected graduation: May 2024
-Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, Temple University, May 2019
-MA in English, Villanova University, May 2014
-BA in English (Double Major in Sociology) Lebanon Valley College, May 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
-Founder of FORWARD: Academic Coaching & Tutoring Services, August 2017-Present
-Temple University, First Year Writing Instructor (English department): August 2018-Present
-Lebanon Valley College, Adjunct Professor (English & Sociology departments): August 2014-Present
-Villanova University, English Teaching Assistant (English department): August 2012-May 2014
-Myerstown Enrichment Center (homeschooling co-op), English Teacher: August 2010-May 2012
TEACHING AWARDS:
-Knisley Teaching Award at Lebanon Valley College (May 2022)
-First Year Writing Instructor of the Year at Temple University (May 2019)
-English Adjunct Instructor of the Year at Lebanon ValleyCollege (May 2018)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
-Secretary for Graduate English Association at Temple University, Spring 2020-Fall 2021
-Intercultural Competence Course Development Team, Spring 2015-Spring 2016
-Online Course Development Team, Lebanon Valley College: May 2014-August 2016
-Research Assistant and Book Editor ("Opening Acts: Beginnings in Twentieth Century Feminist Fiction" by Dr. Catherine Romagnolo, published by University of Nebraska Press 2015): May 2012-September 2014
-Reviewer and Editor for "CONCEPT: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Graduate Studies" at Villanova University: August 2012-May 2014
-Graduate Assistant for Women's Studies program at Villanova University, August 2012-2014
-ECS Student Research Conference Organizer at Villanova University, August 2012-May 2014
What types of students have you worked with?
Homework Help: Traditional tutoring in any humanities or social science class of any level; ongoing assistance with studying and organization.
College Preparation: The college admissions essay and Personal Statement; planning and organization of the college application process; college-level writing; preparing for college-level work and developing a plan for a successful transition from high school to college.
Coaching for Current College Students: Assistance with paper writing, research, and exam preparation; help with organization, scheduling, communication, study habits, and other skills necessary for academic success; provide ongoing support and accountability in college classes, independent studies, and internships.
Exam Preparation: Guided help with the SAT, GRE, GRE Subject Tests, GED, MCAT.
Homeschooling Support: Provide supplemental work for homeschoolers; guide parents and students in college application process; assist students in preparing for return to public school; test preparation; homeschool evaluations.
ESL: English spelling and grammar; English conversation practice; preparation for interviews, presentations, or other major events.
Any of the above services can be tailored to unique needs related to ASD, ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, and Dyslexia and Dyscalculia.