I’m a writer and educator with 10+ years of classroom teaching experience and 5 years of individual tutoring experience. I work with students at the elementary, middle, high school, and university/post-grad level.
MY SPECIALTIES
As an academic subject tutor & writing coach, I specialize in…
College Essays & Application Prep
English/Reading/Writing
History/Social Studies
French
Organizational & Study Skills
As a test-prep tutor, I specialize in…
ELA State Test
SAT (reading/writing)
SHSAT, SSAT and ISEE (verbal/reading/writing)
GRE (analytical writing/verbal reasoning)
Advanced Placement Exams (all humanities subjects).
MY APPROACH
I'm passionate about helping students connect with the spark of their own intellectual curiosity, even when they're approaching academic challenges that feel foreign or daunting. As we work together to master the content at hand, I'm always interested in guiding students toward a deeper understanding of themselves as learners, and a more confident grasp of the academic habits that will help them thrive throughout their lives.
I hold a B.A. from Yale and an M.F.A. in Playwriting from UT-Austin. In addition to my experience teaching a wide array of subjects within the humanities, my academic and professional background includes a strong foundation in social-emotional learning, and in facilitating dialogue about issues of race, class, gender and sexuality. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked with students with a diverse array of learning styles, personalities and social identities. Even when our work together is focused on a very specific set of academic tasks, I’m dedicated to helping each student excel by supporting them as a whole person.
MY RATES
College Essay/Application Prep: $200/hour
Standardized Tests: $150/hour
Academic Subject Tutoring: $150/hour
At this time, I’m meeting with students primarily online, but I’m open to in-person meetings on a case-by-case basis (please see contact info below to inquire about in-person rates).
MY AVAILABILITY
My availability is currently very limited.
CONTACT INFO
If you're interested in discussing your child's needs and goals, please contact me at: gianna.marotta(at)gmail.com or 917-576-8663. References available upon request.