1st lesson free
Robbie
- Rate $35
- Response 1h
$35/hr
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1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- French literature
Are you or your student looking for clear, patient, and encouraging support in English? I can provide that and more as a retired English Instructor in K-12 and the Community College system.
- English
- Reading
- French literature
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About Robbie
I hold a Master of English Degree, a certificate in Multi and Transnational Literature and a certificate in Technical Communication. In addition, I have more than 20 years of experience teaching English at both the middle school and college levels. I bring depth of knowledge, proven instructional, and unwavering professionalism to every student I work with. Over the course of my career, I have helped students strengthen foundational grammar and reading skills, master analytical writing, and successfully complete advanced research assignments. My experience across grade levels allows me to understand not only where students are academically, but where they need to go next.
I approach tutoring with structure, clarity, and purpose. I set high expectations while providing steady guidance, detailed feedback, and practical strategies that lead to measurable improvement. Students quickly discover that I am organized, dependable, and fully invested in their progress. Students and parents of students can be confident that their child is receiving thoughtful, individualized instruction grounded in years of classroom experience.
Above all, I am committed to helping students grow into confident writers, critical thinkers, and capable communicators. My goal is not simply to complete assignments, but to build lasting skills that support long-term academic success.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +5
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
With 10 years teaching 8th grade English and 11 years as a college English instructor, my approach as a tutor is structured, intentional, and student-centered. I begin with a brief assessment to identify strengths and areas for growth. From there, I design targeted lessons that build skills systematically—strengthening grammar, refining writing structure, deepening literary analysis, and sharpening critical thinking. I model strategies clearly, provide guided practice, and gradually release responsibility so students gain independence and confidence.
A typical lesson includes a focused mini-lesson on a specific skill, guided application using the student's current coursework, immediate feedback, and a short independent practice task. When working on essays, I break writing into manageable steps: planning, thesis development, organization, evidence integration, revision, and editing. I emphasize clarity, structure, and academic voice at every level.
What sets me apart is my dual experience in both secondary and collegiate classrooms. I understand the expectations students face now—and what will be required of them next. I prepare middle and high school students for advanced coursework, and I help college students meet rigorous academic standards with professionalism and precision.
My lessons are ideal for middle school, high school, undergraduate and graduate students seeking support in reading comprehension, essay writing, research papers (MLA/APA), literary analysis, or overall skill development. Whether strengthening foundational skills or refining advanced composition, I provide structured guidance that leads to measurable academic growth.
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Rates
Rate
- $35
Pack prices
- 5h: $175
- 10h: $350
online
- $35/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Robbie will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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