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New post! Read this educator spotlight on Staci W., an English, ESL, History, Korean, and elementary and middle school tutor.

What subjects do you teach?

  • Academic Tutoring: English up to college level, ESL, History, AP History, Korean, Math and Science up to Middle School level

What’s the most rewarding part of being an educator?

I love helping students gain confidence in subjects they used to struggle with. It’s very rewarding when a student starts understanding a difficult concept and realizes their capability. A lot of my students struggle in the same areas I used to when I was in school and I enjoy teaching them healthier study habits that helped me over the years.


What are the most common areas you see your students struggling in? How do you help them in those areas?

Most of my students struggle with a lack of confidence in their ability to do well. If a subject has proven difficult in the past, they may have developed negative self-talk that keeps them from doing their best. I do my best to show them the tools they need to accomplish their goals and to encourage them. I aim to make my lessons fun so that learning doesn’t feel like a chore and to give them a positive environment to make mistakes and learn.


What do you enjoy doing outside of teaching students?

I enjoy making music as a singer/songwriter, going to cute coffee and boba shops, and catching up on TV in my spare time.


What do you think makes Hodis Learning & Music a great service and company to work for?

Everyone who works here not only wants to help students succeed but genuinely wants to make learning fun and enjoyable for their students. Learning shouldn’t have to be dull and I appreciate Hodis Learning & Music’s mission.

 

Learn more about Staci.

Why you should hire a tutor for essay help.

Hiring a tutor doesn’t always have to be on a long-term basis. Here at Hodis Learning & Music, we offer on-call tutoring for occasions when you only need a tutor for a short period of time. One of those times just might be when you have an essay to write. Whether it’s an English essay, research paper, or your personal statement for college applications, our expert tutors at HLM can make writing your next essay a breeze! So how exactly can our tutors help you with your essay writing?


The Brainstorm Session

The first step for writing any assignment is to figure out what to write about. Your tutor can help you focus on the topic of your essay to make it relevant and easy to compose. Tell us what book your essay is based on, and we’ll help determine the best angle to focus your writing on. If it’s a personal statement, all of our tutors have experience with the competitive college application process. We’ll offer advice on how to make your essay stand out to college admissions.


Outlining Your Essay

Once you and your tutor have established a topic, we’ll work with you to outline your essay. Every essay must be constructed around a solid thesis statement, which your tutor will perfect with you. If you’re unfamiliar with an essay format, your tutor will guide you through the process and make it easy to understand. Additionally, your tutor can help you find supporting evidence in your text, or direct you on where to find relevant and reliable sources.


Editing and Proofreading

After you’ve written the first draft, your tutor will edit and proofread your essay. From spelling and grammar mistakes to word choice to paragraph topics, your tutor will offer feedback that can strengthen your essay for the next draft. And of course, your tutor can be the last set of eyes on your essay before you submit your final version.

From these sessions, you’ll learn the tools and skills you’ll need to ace any essay or report!

To see who our expert writing tutors are, click here. And learn more about Hodis Learning & Music on-call rates, or reach out to our team to get help with your essay writing today.