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Anna K.

Private tutor in Toronto, Canada

Education

I hold a PhD in English from the University of Toronto and am a PhD-trained editor, educator, and learning strategist with extensive experience supporting learners across elementary, secondary, postsecondary, and adult education contexts. I have worked with university, high school, and elementary students, as well as ESL learners and adults seeking tutoring and standardized test preparation. My approach is student-centred, supportive, and highly individualized, with a particular strength in explaining complex material clearly, strengthening writing and critical thinking skills, and helping learners break large tasks into manageable, achievable steps. Drawing on my experience as a lead writing teaching assistant and writing consultant, I support students with academic writing, research, test preparation, organization, and long-term learning strategies, always with a focus on building confidence, clarity, and independence. My website: annakozak.ca

Experience

I have over twelve years of tutoring experience supporting learners from pre-kindergarten through university and adult education, along with more than six years of cumulative teaching experience at ESL academies specializing in English language instruction and standardized English proficiency exam preparation, including TOEFL and IELTS. I am a former registered tutor with McMaster University, where I supported students in English, Linguistics, academic writing, and related humanities and social science subjects, and I have extensive experience as a teaching assistant across multiple university programs, including English, Journalism, Media Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Women’s Studies, Popular Culture, and Criminology. I am also a Sylvan Learning Centre–certified teacher with experience teaching a wide range of age groups and learning levels. My academic skill set includes strong support for standardized English proficiency exams, academic writing, reading comprehension, critical thinking, research skills, and organization, as well as study strategies, time management, and breaking large academic tasks into manageable steps. In addition, I am an experienced academic editor providing substantive and stylistic editing for essays, research papers, theses, and dissertations, and I regularly support students with application materials for academic programs, including personal statements, statements of purpose, research proposals, and CVs. I hold a completed PhD in English and have advanced training in pedagogy, writing instruction, curriculum development, and research methods.

Subject Expertise

ACT English AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition ASPIRE English CAHSEE English CLEP English Literature English GRE Subject Test in Literature in English 9th Grade Writing ACT with Writing ACT Writing COMPASS Writing Skills Creative Writing Expository Writing Fiction Writing GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment 8th Grade Writing 7th Grade Writing 6th Grade Writing 10th Grade Writing 11th Grade Writing 12th Grade Writing 1st Grade Writing 2nd Grade Writing 3rd Grade Writing 4th Grade Writing 5th Grade Writing GRE Analytical Writing Handwriting PCAT Writing Persuasive Writing Poetry Writing PSAT Writing Skills SAT Writing Writing Public Speaking American History European History History US History World History Linguistics CLEP Introductory Sociology Sociology 9th Grade Reading 8th Grade Reading 7th Grade Reading 6th Grade Reading 6th Grade Reading 4th Grade Reading 2nd Grade Reading 12th Grade Reading 7th Grade Reading 6th Grade Reading 5th Grade Reading 3rd Grade Reading 1st Grade Reading 11th Grade Reading 10th Grade Reading Political Science Social Sciences IB Philosophy HL IB Philosophy SL Philosophy SAT Critical Reading Reading PSAT Critical Reading PCAT Reading Comprehension OAT Reading Comprehension DAT Reading Comprehension HSPT Reading LSAT Reading Comprehension ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension ACT Reading ASPIRE Reading COMPASS Reading Shakespeare American Literature British Literature CLEP American Literature CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature IB Language A: Language and Literature HL IB Language A: Language and Literature SL IB Language A: Literature HL IB Language A: Literature SL IB Literature and Performance IB Literature and Performance SL Literature Medieval Literature World Literature SAT Subject Test in Literature Foreign Language Languages HSPT Language Skills Anthropology IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL IB Social and Cultural Anthropology SL Social Studies CLEP Social Sciences and History African-American History AP Art History AP European History AP United States History AP US History AP World History Art History CLEP History of the United States I CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present African History IB History HL IB History SL Latin America History SAT Subject Test in United States History SAT Subject Test in World History CLEP Humanities Human Development College Essays ESL/ELL Essay Editing Graduate Test Prep Grammar and Mechanics GRE Verbal Introduction to Fiction Introduction to Poetry Journalism Organization Psychology Religious Studies SAT SAT Subject Tests SAT Verbal Short Novel SSAT SSAT- Elementary Level SSAT- Middle Level SSAT- Upper Level Study Skills Study Skills And Organization Summer Tutoring Test Prep TOEFL Vocabulary Voice

Availability

Weekdays after 10AM

Can Meet

Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I'm deeply passionate about education and about helping learners gain clarity, confidence, and independence in their academic work. I love working one-on-one with students, where I can tailor practical guidance to each learner's goals, learning style, and educational context. Outside of tutoring, I have a strong interest in teaching and aspire to continue working as an educator and professor. I especially enjoy academic and creative writing, and I love exploring how writing and literature connect to arts and culture, including theatre, film, and other media.

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