Erin - English tutor - Dobbs Ferry
1st lesson free
Erin - English tutor - Dobbs Ferry

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Erin

  • Price $103
  • Answer 1h
Erin - English tutor - Dobbs Ferry

$103/h

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • English
  • Literacy
  • Modern Literature
  • Classics
  • Comparative literature

Columbia University adjunct and experienced high school educator teaches English with a relational, student-centered approach. Helped develop AP English Lit curriculum, also fluent in Spanish.

  • English
  • Literacy
  • Modern Literature
  • Classics
  • Comparative literature

Lesson location

About Erin

I’m an experienced educator with over 14 years of high school teaching experience, and I currently serve as an adjunct faculty member at Columbia University and a visiting professor at the United Nations University for Peace. Over the years, I’ve developed AP English Literature curricula and worked with students at many different levels, from strengthening foundational skills to guiding students in producing clear, college-ready academic essays. One of my greatest strengths is helping students translate their ideas into writing that feels both authentic and academically strong.

My teaching style is structured but flexible, and always centered around the individual student. I’m a culturally responsive educator, which means I start with what already interests and motivates each student. Whether that’s pop culture, music, or television, I love helping students make meaningful connections between the stories they already care about and the literature they’re studying. This not only builds stronger understanding, but helps students feel more confident in their own voice and perspective.

I also believe that a genuine love of reading—for enjoyment, not just for school—is one of the strongest predictors of long-term success, and I bring that enthusiasm into every session. My goal is not just to help students complete assignments or prepare for exams, but to support them in becoming more confident, curious, and capable readers and writers. I approach my work with care, consistency, and professionalism, and I strive to create a learning environment where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to grow.

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About the lesson

  • Primary School
  • High School
  • Year 10
  • +7
  • levels :

    Primary School

    High School

    Year 10

    Year 11-12

    Year 12

    TAFE

    Adult

    Diploma/Certificate

    PhD

    Early childhood education

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

I approach English Literature tutoring as both a skill-building and confidence-building process, grounded in the belief that strong reading and writing skills develop through curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful connection to the text. With 14 years of high school teaching experience and my current role as an adjunct at Columbia University, I bring a structured yet flexible approach that adapts to each student’s goals. A typical lesson begins with a brief check-in and review of prior work, followed by focused instruction, such as close reading, thesis development, essay writing, or literary analysis, and then guided practice where students actively apply these skills to their own assignments or texts. I emphasize discussion-based learning and real-world connections to help students deepen their interpretations and develop their own analytical voice. What sets me apart is not just my decades of experience, but also my relational, student-centered approach: I meet students where they are, helping them build clarity, confidence, and independence over time. I work with high school, college, and adult learners, supporting everything from foundational reading and writing skills to advanced literary analysis, academic essays, and exam preparation.

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Rates

Price

  • $103

Pack prices

  • 5h: $515
  • 10h: $1030

online

  • $103/h

free lessons

The first lesson with Erin will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

  • 1hr

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