Carl's Tutoring, Writing&Public Speaking Services

from Los Angeles, CAmember since March, 2022
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With 35 years of teaching experience in Los Angeles, I offer remote tutoring via Zoom. My areas of expertise include reading comprehension, writing skills development, grammar, penmanship, mathematics, history, SAT preparation, college application essay preparation, public speaking coaching, Hebrew language, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, as well as actor-audition preparation. I hold a Master's degree in Education, have won 2 National Endowment for the Humanities summer fellowships for teachers, and am a published author. With over 95 (5-star) student narrative reviews on this site, I am also a CrackerJack "Top Pro" for consecutive years since 2016, receiving two "One-of-CrackerJack's-Best" awards for SAT prep and math. In addition, I was featured in a CrackerJack Blog post titled, "Expert Advice: How to Hire a Great SAT Tutor." Lastly, I believe that humor, positivity, and building rapport with my students are essential elements in creating an engaging and dynamic learning experience, continually expanding our knowledge and learning from each other.

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Service Reviews

5.0

73 reviews

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5.0
Communication
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Punctuality
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Kyle L.
What distinguishes Carl from others? I have entrusted Carl with tutoring my 6th grade son in writing for nearly half a year. From our initial conversation, Carl's thorough and devoted approach to teaching writing was abundantly evident. Throughout his instruction, Carl has been exceedingly generous with his time, promptly answering any questions and concerns that have arisen. He is a detail-oriented, strict, disciplined, and responsive educator. Recently, Carl invited me to join him and my son on a conference call during which he recommended that my son participate in an upcoming parent-teacher conference. Carl explained that this conference would be advantageous for my son's well-being and would prevent any misunderstandings. His unwavering care for his students, teaching them not only writing but also life skills, is nothing short of phenomenal. I wholeheartedly appreciate his efforts.
March 12, 2023
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Kyle L.
I hope that my review will assist you in determining whether Carl would be a suitable match for you or your child. Initially, I sought out Carl's aid to assist my middle school-aged son in attaining satisfactory grades in English. My son was struggling with his reading and writing skills, and I was unsure where to start to assist him. We are exceptionally pleased with our decision to select Carl. My son thoroughly enjoys attending sessions with him due to his positive and engaging nature. Although Carl sets high expectations for my son, he is also compassionate and responsive, making my son feel at ease to take risks and engage in in-depth discussions. Through his instruction, Carl has improved my son's analytical and perceptive reading and writing skills. I highly recommend Carl as a tutor, and he is a pleasure to collaborate with.
February 7, 2023
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Kayla W.
Enlist Carl's Services for a Successful College Application Journey! Enlisting the services of Carl proved to be an excellent decision for my family. Given a short window to help our son write and submit his College Common App Question, Personal Statement Questions, and Short Answer Questions for Chapman University and USC, Carl stepped up to the challenge. Carl's approach was commendable as he took time to comprehend our specific situation, deadlines, and time constraints, if any. He also interacted with our son to gain an understanding of his personality and what he sought to achieve. Based on these insights, Carl formulated an actionable plan with specific and measurable goals to achieve at specific dates to advance our son's application process. In hindsight, it was the best investment we made in our son's education. Thanks to Carl's guidance, our son completed the application questions for the two prestigious universities with impressive coherence and insight. He learned how to synthesize his ideas, organize his thoughts, and relay them coherently through well-crafted sentences and paragraphs. The real testimony of the success of Carl's tutoring was evident in other areas of our son's life. We noticed an incredible improvement in his writing skills, which he exhibited when writing a podcast review last week. Before his sessions with Carl, our son struggled with writing and could only manage disjointed thoughts and sentences. With Carl's guidance, he developed a unique voice, improved clarity, and overall organization of his thoughts. We would highly recommend Carl's tutoring services to anyone seeking to improve their child's thinking, writing, and reading skills, and perhaps earlier than we did. Don't hesitate to contact him as he is in high demand for a reason. Trust us; the investment is worth it!
December 13, 2022
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Emily K.
With an exceptional background in writing and instruction, Carl consistently introduces fresh ideas during our sessions. Thanks to his guidance, my writing has significantly improved, and I highly recommend his services to those struggling to find their own voice in writing.
November 14, 2022
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Jacob C.
Working with Carl was an outstanding experience! I sought out Carl's assistance and input for a writing task that was due imminently. Carl rose to the occasion and assisted me in crafting a remarkable essay. I am extremely satisfied with Carl's proficiency and his readiness to debate grammatical and literary methods pertaining to my assignment. I appreciate your help!
November 13, 2022