A Passionate Educator

Patricia Porcarelli is a passionate educator with 33 years of experience in teaching writing/composition and literature.

With a Master’s Degree in English from The University of Maryland, College Park, she has helped hundreds of students improve their writing skills and achieve their academic goals.

Writing Tutoring

Essay structure and organization
Grammar and punctuation
Style and voice development
Research and citation skills

Reading Tutoring

Comprehension strategies
Critical analysis techniques
Speed reading skills
Literature appreciation

College Essay Writing

Brainstorming unique topics
Crafting compelling narratives
Editing and polishing
Meeting application deadlines

AP Literature and Composition Test Prep

In-depth study of literary works
Practice with multiple-choice questions
Strategies for essay responses
Time management techniques

Study Skills

Time management
Organization of materials
Learning strategies
Test preparation

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