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Essay Writing with Sylvia B.

Phoenix, Arizona

4.0
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Teaches online
Teaches Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Age: 12+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2012
J.D.: Law

    Write concise, organized essays with a law school grad.

    Writing analytical, concise, organized essays for any subject, resulting in higher grades or improved job performance.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    West Donner Drive
    Teaches Online
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 AM-4 AM
    6:45 PM-10:30 PM
    Tuesday
    3:15 AM-5:15 AM
    6 PM-11:59 PM
    Wednesday
    12 AM-3:15 AM
    Thursday
    12 AM-3:30 AM
    6:15 PM-11:59 PM
    Friday
    12 AM-4:30 AM
    6:30 PM-9 PM
    Saturday
    12 AM-3:30 AM
    Sunday
    11 AM-11:59 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $20
    45 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $35
    90 minutes
    $50
    120 minutes
    $70

    About Sylvia B.

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    I am a very patient, focused tutor who provides tutoring and applied coaching in: Social Sciences, Language Arts, law, Research and Writing skills, Art, Aviation, Nutrition, and Fitness/Exercise/Yoga. I completed Personal Trainer Certification in September 2021. I am pursuing additional certs. in Nutrition, Senior Fitness and Exercise Therapy. In all these areas, I have 5 years to 15 years experience. I have law and research, policy analyst experience of 15 to 20 years, working with Indian Tribes and attorneys on a contract basis. I substituted for 15 years part-time and tutored for 5 years. I can tutor adolescent to elderly, in school or not (privately). I do have a Background Check through my Membership and certification as a Notary Signing Agent with NNA (see below).
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    Experience

    Tutor

    Jul, 2013 - Present

    Tutor Doctor

    Provide tutoring for middle school, high school, college, or child/adult generally (not in school). Subjects: Law, Social Sciences, language arts, writing, proofreading, aviation, art.

    Instructional Assistant/Faculty

    Aug, 2017 - Dec, 2017

    Grand Canyon University

    Provide assistance in classroom and outside to GCU instructor: assisting students during class, maintaining participation points, and grading papers and quizzes. Most of this support comes through GCU's computerized learning platform. This class subject was Personality Psychology. IA's provide contract services, as needed, on a semester basis.

    Substitute Teacher

    May, 2005 - Present

    Teachers on Call

    Act for absent teachers, execute lesson plans for middle and high schools for Maricopa County and Arizona state charter schools.

    Small Claims Hearing Officer

    Jan, 2003 - Dec, 2013

    Maricopa County Justice Courts

    As a volunteer, i heard and adjudicated civil Small Claims cases $2500 or less in the county justice courts in informal proceedings, wherein testimony is heard from both sides; cases often involve contracts, vehicle repairs, real estate/contractors, or landlord/tenant, Commonly, there was a misunderstanding between the parties and no resolution of the dispute on their own.

    Education

    B.A. History; Behavioral Science

    Aug, 1980 - Jun, 1984

    Grand Canyon University

    J.D.: Law

    Aug, 1984 - Dec, 1988

    Thomas Jefferson School of Law

    Certifications

    Certified Flight Instructor

    Feb, 1997

    Federal Aviation Administration

    Certified Commercial Pilot, Single Engine Land, Mullti-Engine Land, Instrument; CFI: Single Engine Land, Visual Flight Rules.

    Certified Personal Trainer

    Sep, 2021

    International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

    CPT: Provide fitness training: resistance exercise: weightlifting, stretching for strength building, cardiovascular fitness, weight loss. Coaching in weight loss, nutritional advising, lifestyle changes.

    Notarial Signing Agent

    Dec, 2013

    National Notary Association

    As an Arizona Notary Public since 1997, I became certified as a Notarial Signing Agent through the NNA in 2013. I provide mortgage loan closings as a contractor for title companies, wherein I meet with the borrowers and review the loan packet for completeness and have them sign where needed.

    Substitute Teacher

    Jul, 1997

    Arizona Dept. of Education

    Act for absent teachers K-12 for Arizona State primary and secondary schools.

    Awards

    1st Place, Business Law Contest

    Mar, 1979

    Future Business Leaders of America

    Languages

    English

    Professional Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

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