Anna - English tutor - Toronto
1st lesson free
Anna - English tutor - Toronto

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Anna

  • Rate 653 GHS
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Anna - English tutor - Toronto

653 GHS/hr

1st lesson free

Contact

1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • English
  • Reading
  • Literacy
  • Dissertation

PhD-trained educator, editor, and learning strategist with extensive experience supporting learners across elementary, secondary, postsecondary, ESL/ELL, and adult education contexts.

  • English
  • Reading
  • Literacy
  • Dissertation

Lesson location

About Anna

I hold a PhD in English from the University of Toronto and am a PhD-trained educator, editor, and learning strategist with over twelve years of extensive experience supporting learners across a wide variety of contexts. I have worked with university, high school, and elementary students, as well as ESL/ELL learners and adults seeking tutoring and standardized test preparation. My approach is student-centered, 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.

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About the lesson

  • Primary school
  • Junior high school
  • SHS 1
  • +13
  • levels :

    Primary school

    Junior high school

    SHS 1

    SHS 2

    SHS 3

    BTS

    University education

    Adult Education

    Facultate (Licență)

    Master's degree

    Doctor of philosophy

    Other

    ACCA

    MBA

    Pre school

    Pós-Graduação

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My Approach as a Tutor

- My approach to tutoring is student-centred, collaborative, and adaptive. I see tutoring not just as helping students “get through” material, but as supporting them in developing confidence, clarity, and transferable academic skills. I tailor each lesson to the student’s goals, learning style, and level of experience, while maintaining clear structure and high expectations.

Teaching Methodology and Techniques

- I combine explanation, guided practice, and active dialogue. Rather than lecturing, I prioritize:
- Conceptual clarity: breaking down complex ideas into manageable parts and connecting them to what the student already knows
- Scaffolded learning: gradually increasing difficulty as confidence grows
- Socratic questioning: encouraging students to articulate their thinking and identify gaps themselves
- Applied examples: using real assignments, texts, or problems to make learning immediately relevant
- I also emphasize metacognitive skills—how to read critically, structure arguments, plan assignments, and approach problem-solving independently.

Typical Lesson Structure

While lessons are flexible, a typical session includes:
- Check-in and goal setting – identifying what the student wants to work on and any upcoming deadlines
- Targeted instruction – focused explanation or demonstration of key concepts or skills
- Guided practice – working through examples together, with feedback in real time
- Independent application – the student applies the skill while I observe and support
- Wrap-up and next steps – summarizing key takeaways and identifying what to practice before the next session

What Sets Me Apart as a Tutor

What distinguishes me is my ability to balance rigour with approachability. Students often tell me they feel both supported and intellectually challenged. I am especially attentive to:
- adapting explanations for different learning styles
- helping students articulate ideas clearly in writing and discussion
- building long-term academic skills, not just short-term fixes
- I also bring a strong awareness of academic expectations at the university level and help students learn how to meet—and navigate—those standards with confidence.

Who My Lessons Are For

My tutoring is suited for:
- High school, undergraduate, and graduate students
- Students working in humanities and social sciences (e.g. essay writing, critical reading, theory, research skills)
- Students seeking support with assignments, exam preparation, academic writing, or study strategies
- Learners who want to strengthen confidence, organization, and independent thinking
- Academics of all levels who want to improve their writing skills

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Rates

Rate

  • 653 GHS

Pack prices

  • 5h: 3,264 GHS
  • 10h: 6,527 GHS

online

  • GHS653/h

free lessons

The first free lesson with Anna will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 1hr

Details

For more information, please see my website: annakozak.ca

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