Writing Tutoring
Research studies show that 70% of professors at our most competitive colleges feel students are not adequately prepared for the rigors of college. In fact, 62% say new students write poorly and do not have the analytical skills needed to succeed in college when they first enter1.
The increasing importance of writing is also evidenced in the marketplace where 93.1% of employers, responding to a survey administered by the Conference Board, say that Written Communications are "very important" as an applied skill necessary for job success for new workforce entrants. Over the next five years, 64% of employers expect the applied skill of Written Communications to increase in importance2.
The significance of effective writing becomes obvious given the conclusions of these research findings. Equipped with this knowledge, our instructors are committed to developing our students into effective writers that can express thoughts and ideas into well organized pieces of writing. Furthermore, by engaging students in fun and creative ways, we seek to increase student interest and passion for writing.
Elementary:
Students focus on the mechanics of writing; grammar, punctuation spelling, and composition. As they work on mastering these core fundamentals, students also practice developing detailed sentences and constructing cohesive and well-developed paragraphs.
Middle School:
Mastery of the writing process is emphasized; including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. Instructional focus is placed on brainstorming and organization of ideas, development of thesis statements and supporting paragraphs, and proofreading and revising portfolio works.
High School:
Students learn to construct and master different types of composition including descriptive, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and persuasive essays. Advanced programs focus on helping students to become clear and concise writers able to express opinions with logical thoughts and well formulated arguments.
Writing Academy
Summer of ShakespeareThe ability to read and comprehend Shakespeare is an important part of the middle and high school English curriculum. But did you know it can also be fun? This class will make you realize that Shakespeare doesn't have to be scary -- it is something that you can master and enjoy. We'll be up on our feet performing monologues, skits, and scenes from plays as well as learning about Shakespeare and his time. Students will also learn to read and understand 'old' English, and improve vocabulary and comprehension skills critical for future success. |
| Bay Ridge (8508 5th Avenue, Brooklyn) | |||||
| GRADES | DATES | DAY(S) | TIME | PRICE | EARLY REGISTRATION PRICE (ENDS 05/18) |
| 6-10 | 07/10 - 08/02 | Tue, Thu | 10:00am-12:00pm | $350 | $325 |
Fundamentals of WritingStudents focus on the mechanics of writing; grammar, punctuation spelling, and composition. As they work on mastering these core fundamentals, students also practice developing detailed sentences and constructing cohesive and well-developed paragraphs. Mastery of the writing process is emphasized; including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. Instructional focus is placed on brainstorming and organization of ideas, development of thesis statements and supporting paragraphs, and proofreading and revising portfolio works. |
| Bay Ridge (8508 5th Avenue, Brooklyn) | ||||
| GRADES | DATES | DAY(S) | TIME | PRICE |
| 6-10 | Ongoing | Every Mon | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | $25/Class |
| 6-10 | Ongoing | Every Thu | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | $25/Class |
We offer other options including:
- Private Tutoring
1 Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. (February 2005). Rising to the Challenge: Are High School Graduates Prepared for College and Work? A Study of Recent High School Graduates, College Instructors, and Employers.
2 The Conference Board, Corporate Voices for Working Families, Partnership for 21st Century Skills, Society for Human Resource Management. (September 2006). Are They Really Ready To Work? Employers’ Perspectives on the Basic Knowledge and Applied Skills of New Entrants to the 21st Century U.S. Workforce.
