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Ellen

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Experienced tutor in English in Marlborough, Ellen offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Reading
Literacy
Grammar
Creative writing

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- Online

About Ellen

I have over 25 years of experience as a licensed, certified English teacher and school counselor. I help students with a wide range of English course content, including reading comprehension, essay and creative writing, public speaking and ESL. In my role as a counselor, I have a record of success helping students select, apply and gain admission to college. Finally, I have training and experience teaching English to foreign students and adults.

I love being able to instill a "Can Do" attitude in people who are discouraged about their ability to read, write and speak English well. My greatest pleasure is watching my students gain self-confidence as their skills steadily improve.

I was a young wife with a degree in English and a husband in law school. My best opportunity for a job was as an English teacher, so that's what I became. Very soon I realized it was a job I loved!

I attended Cornell University, where I was an honors English student, and I earned my master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. My training as an ESL tutor was done through Literacy Volunteers of America.

About the lesson

I spend time getting to know a new student so that I understand the kind of help he or she is seeking. We discuss the student's goals, and I offer suggestions on the best way to achieve those goals.

I've worked with students of all ages, but especially middle, high school and college students, as well as adults. I've tutored essay writing, English course work, ESL and public speaking. My students have been enrolled in basic, standard and honors level classes. As a counselor, I've guided hundreds of students with varying academic records in their college search. I also tutor foreign students enrolled in American schools as well as adult immigrants who do not attend school but want to learn English.

Experience matters, but so does personality. Find someone who "clicks" with you, someone with enthusiasm who encourages you to succeed. Even if the work itself seems difficult or overwhelming, you should look forward to tutoring sessions with a teacher who can make things better!

I've been working with a young mother from Brazil and her seven-year-old son. The boy repeated first grade and was not making good progress with his reading. Recently, though, he's been doing much better. I was tutoring him when it was time to leave the library. He continued to read while putting on his jacket and then insisted on standing by my chair in his coat and hat while he finished reading the book to me. His enthusiasm warmed my heart and put a huge smile on his mom's face!

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Each student has his or her own needs, of course, but in general, all students should think about not only what they want to learn but also how they feel. It's important for a tutor to know if students are feeling discouraged or alienated in school or in relation to the subject they are trying to master. Students should think about the full range of support they need and share that information with the tutor.

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5 (6 reviews)

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Jaehong
- 5
Perfect! Ellen is more than just a tutor; she is a mentor and a friend. Her professionalism, knowledge, and her genuine care for her students make her exceptional.
If you are looking for a tutor who cares about your progress and well-being, Ellen is the perfect choice.
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Jaehong

Perfect! Ellen is more than just a tutor; she is a mentor and a friend. Her professionalism, knowledge, and her genuine care for her students make her exceptional.
If you are looking for a tutor who cares about your progress and well-being, Ellen is the perfect choice.
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Nikhil
- 5
Perfect! Ellen is a fantastic ELA tutor. She has provided great coaching with SAT Prep and writing Essays on complex topics. through her structured thinking, she has helped my son significantly improve the overall quality of his writing. I would strongly recommend Ellen to anyone looking to master the language.
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Nikhil

Perfect! Ellen is a fantastic ELA tutor. She has provided great coaching with SAT Prep and writing Essays on complex topics. through her structured thinking, she has helped my son significantly improve the overall quality of his writing. I would strongly recommend Ellen to anyone looking to master the language.
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Nova
- 5
Perfect! Greatest tutor that I have ever met!! Really patience and helped me a lot!!
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Nova

Perfect! Greatest tutor that I have ever met!! Really patience and helped me a lot!!
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Angelina

I like having Ellen for my tutor. She helps me very much with everything. I have had many tutors, but Ellen is the best!
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Angelina
I like having Ellen for my tutor. She helps me very much with everything. I have had many tutors, but Ellen is the best!
Nieke

I have tutored alongside Ellen for two years and she is very knowledgeable and such a warm and wonderful tutor who connects well with middle school, high school and adult students.
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Nieke
I have tutored alongside Ellen for two years and she is very knowledgeable and such a warm and wonderful tutor who connects well with middle school, high school and adult students.
Judith

Ellen provides excellent academic support to the students in our Homework Center Program. She Is a dedicated, focused, patient and gifted teacher.
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Judith
Ellen provides excellent academic support to the students in our Homework Center Program. She Is a dedicated, focused, patient and gifted teacher.
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I charge $50 for tutoring on zoom or by phone. Sessions usually last three-quarters of an hour, sometimes longer. At the present time, I am not offering in-person tutoring.

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