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SAT with Stephen A.

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Teaching since 1979
ABD Composition and Writing

    About Stephen A.

    I have 40 years of teaching high school and university writing and composition. I was a reader and a question developer for the SAT and the ACT program as well as the AP program. I can work with students who need assistance with their writing from grades 5 through 12 and also at the University level. Additionally, I have 40 years experience tutoring for the SAT and ACT as well as the AP Language and Composition Exam and the AP Literature and Composition Exam. I offer a one stop tutoring experience for all levels of writing and compostion.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-4:30 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-4:30 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-4:30 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-4:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    60 minutes
    $55
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    Experience

    SAT, ACT, AP Language and AP Literature Program

    Jun, 1994 - Present

    Tutor students in all levels of writing and composition. I also tutor and prepare students for the verbal portion of the SAT and ACT, as well as tutored students who were taking the AP Language and Literature Exams

    I am an accomplished SAT, ACT, and Writing/Composition tutor. As my introduction states, I am well versed to teach any subjects dealing with language/language arts, and writing from grades 5 through graduate courses at the University level.

    English Professor

    Jan, 2016 - May, 2019

    Franciscan University of Steubenville

    I taught Composition and Professional Writing. I also successfully built online courses for the University, including those I taught and those that other professors taught.

    English Professor

    Aug, 2009 - May, 2016

    Robert Morris University

    At Robert Morris University, I taught professional writing, ethics, and an array of literature and language classes.

    English Professor

    Aug, 2001 - May, 2009

    University of PIttsburgh

    At the University of Pittsburgh, I taught all levels of skilled composition and rhetoric, additionally teaching methods courses for future English teachers - writing, literature, poetry, etc....

    Writing Specialist - Commonwealth of Pennsyvania

    May, 2000 - May, 2001

    Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    I was the Writing Specialist for the entire education program for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, serving under the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education and the Governor of Pennsylvania. I oversaw the entire statewide writing program.

    Assistant Superintendent in Charge of Curriculum and Supervision

    Aug, 1997 - May, 2000

    Montour School District. Robinson Township, PA

    In this capacity, I was responsible for overseeing a K-12 teaching staff of 250 teachers and developing academic programs for them. Additionally, I was responsible for overseeing the District's Long Range Plan and the District's Certification Program.

    Reader, Chief Reader, Question Leader

    May, 1994 - Sep, 2000

    The College Board (SAT)

    Scored SAT Writing Samples and developed questions for the SAT program.

    English Teacher

    Aug, 1985 - Aug, 1997

    Montour School District. Robinson Township, PA

    I taught 9th through 12th grade English, including Honors English, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, as well as lower tracks of English and Writing. Additionally, I was the yearbook and student newspaper sponsor as well as varsity assistant basketball coach.

    Assistant Superintendent

    Aug, 1981 - May, 1983

    South Park School District, South Park, Pennsylvania

    Worked directly with the Superintendent of Schools to handle hiring of new teachers, evaluation of experienced teachers, substitute procurement, and public relations.

    English Teacher

    Aug, 1979 - May, 1981

    City of Pittsburgh Public Schools

    Taught English (all levels), sponsored yearbook and district-wide newspaper, and directed Senior class play.

    Education

    Educational Administration

    Aug, 1979 - May, 1983

    University of Pittsburgh

    ABD Composition and Writing

    Aug, 2000 - May, 2007

    University of PIttsburgh

    Curriculum and Supervision

    Aug, 1999 - May, 2000

    University of Pittsburgh

    Master's Degree in Composition and Writing

    Aug, 1990 - May, 1993

    University of Pittsburgh

    Masters in English and American LIterature

    Aug, 1989 - May, 1990

    Duquesne University (Pittsburgh)

    Certifications

    Educational Administration

    May, 1993

    University of Pittsburgh

    Earned Certification to hold administrative posts in public school systems.

    Curriculum and Supervision Certification

    May, 2000

    University of Pittsburgh

    Certificate enabled me to oversee K-12 development, implementation, and evaluation of school curriculum.

    Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Nominee

    May, 1996

    Pennsylvania Department of Education

    Was runner up for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year

    Awards

    Pittsburgh All Star Educator Award

    May, 1992

    University of Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh Post Gazette

    Pittsburgh All Star Educator Award

    May, 1998

    University of Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh Post Gazette

    Holy Ghost Teacher of the Year Award

    Jun, 1997

    Duquesne University (Pittsburgh)

    Pittsburgh All Star Educator Award

    May, 1996

    University of Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh Post Gazette

    Pittsburgh All Star Educator Award

    May, 1994

    University of Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh Post Gazette

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