Carl's Tutoring & Writing  Services - VIRTUAL ONLY
Carl's Tutoring & Writing  Services - VIRTUAL ONLY

Carl's Tutoring & Writing Services - VIRTUAL ONLY

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Introduction: [MY SERVICES ARE VIRTUAL ONLY.] I am a former classroom teacher and have 35 years of teaching/tutoring experience. I am able to offer the following services virtually on Google Meet: Reading Comprehension; Writing Skills Development; Editing; Grammar; Penmanship; Mathematics; History; SAT Preparation; College Application-Essays Preparation; Public Speaking Coaching; Interviewing Skills Development; Hebrew Language; Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation I have a Master's degree in Education. I have won 2 National Endowment for the Humanities summer fellowships for teachers. I am a published author. I have more than 100 (5-Star) student narrative reviews on this site. I am a Thumbtack "Top Pro" (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016). I have earned 2 "One-of-Thumbtack's-Best" awards for SAT prep. and for math (see "Photos and videos" section above). I was featured in a Thumbtack Blog entitled, "Expert Advice: How to Hire a Great SAT Tutor." I have a keen and healthy sense of humor. I strive to create a dynamic that allows me to build a positive and genuine rapport with my students. Through the process of teaching and preparing lessons, I am continually expanding my own knowledge. As well, I am always learning from my students and appreciate their unique perspectives as well as their approaches to processing, negotiating and absorbing new ideas.
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Current Top Pro

Hired 176 times

Serves Brookline, MA

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1 employee

9 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Sunny I.
Jul 10, 2023
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Carl has been tutoring my two sons (one in 5th grade and another in 10th grade) on reading and writing for more than half a year. He is well-organized and always plans ahead. He encourages my sons to think independently and teaches them about critical thinking and problem solving. He is very patient and willing to answer any questions. My sons' reading comprehension and writing skills have improved significantly in a short period of time. I very apprecaite his service. I highly recommend Carl.

Details: Elementary school • Reading comprehension • General reading and writing • Essay writing / review • Native speaker • Learn new topics and techniques • Once a week • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Reading and Writing Tutoring
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Esra O.
Feb 3, 2024
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Carl is very responsive, deliberate, and eager to help. He was able to help me understand exactly what points I needed to focus on in my grad school statement. The Information he provided was very digestible and I feel more confident about my writing after his guidance.

Details: Editing • Substantive or developmental editing • Academic papers and journals • Fewer than 2,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)

Writing and Editing Services
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Leyen L.
Feb 7, 2023
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I sincerely hope my review can help you in deciding if Carl would be a great fit for you or your child. I first seek out Carl to help my son who is in middle school and struggling to get a good grade in English. He needed a lot of improvement in his reading and writing skills. I didn’t know where to begin to help him. We are so very glad that we chose Carl. My son truly enjoys coming to sessions with Carl because he is encouraging and engaging. His expectations for my son was high, but Carl is also caring and responsive, which puts him at ease to take chances and think deeply in their discussions. Carl has helped my son become a more critical and insightful reader and writer. I highly recommend Carl as a tutor. He is absolutely wonderful to work with.

Details: Middle school • General reading and writing • Reading comprehension • Basic • Improve grades at school • Once a week • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Reading and Writing Tutoring
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John E.
Dec 13, 2022
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Clear Actionable Plan. Makes Your Child a Better Thinker, Reader and Writer! My wife and I hired Carl back in January with very little time left to prepare our son to write and submit his College Common App Question, Personal Statement Questions, and Short Answer Questions for both Chapman University and USC. Carl was absolutely phenomenal. First he took the time to understand the situation we were facing, our deadlines and time constraints, if any. Then he met with our son to gain a sense of 'who he is as a person' and what he personally was looking to achieve from the interaction. Then Carl formulated a clear, concise strategy and let us know how he would move forward with REAL solid measurable goals to hit by particular dates. The ABSOLUTE BEST money we've ever spent! My son came away from his sessions not only with completed application questions for two of the most elite universities for a young filmmaker but he actually UNDERSTOOD how he arrived at his answers and how to organize his thoughts, plot out entire paragraphs and craft those things into intelligent, coherent sentences. On an unrelated matter, I watched my son sit down and write a review for a podcast last week and was blown away at what I read afterwards. I can honestly tell you that before he began working with Carl my son could not write like that. Typically, he knew what he wanted to say but it was always a jumbled mess of disconnected random thoughts. He was unable to focus or command the English language the way he can now. I wish we'd met Carl 3-4 years ago. Don't even hesitate to hire this guy! And hope he's available to squeeze your child into his busy schedule because Carl is in high demand for a reason. Tutors like him are extremely hard to come by. He's worth EVERY freaking penny!

Details: Writing • Editing • Substantive or developmental editing • Proofreading • Academic papers and journals • Fewer than 2,000 words • A variety of projects • Remotely (phone or internet)

Writing and Editing Services
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Maria K.
Jul 21, 2023
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In addition to coaching my daughter through the writing of her college essay, Carl filled in gaps in her knowledge of proper grammar and punctuation, and taught her how to use creative license to emphasize important points. We highly recommend Carl!

Details: High school • Essay writing / review • Native speaker • Learn new topics and techniques • As recommended by professional • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Reading and Writing Tutoring
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Carl Schwaber