Suzanna Bakr
Hands-on ESL & English lessons with interactive approach
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Suzanna Bakr
Bachelors degree
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Your english tutor - Suzanna
Hello! My name is Suzanna. I am a passionate English tutor with a Bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing. My teaching philosophy prioritizes student-centered learning, ensuring all students are engaged, supported, and challenged. I specialize in ESL, essay writing, OSSLT, and creative writing. Whether you're in school or college, I can help you master English and excel in your exams or projects. Whether it is reading comprehension, essay structure, grammar, spelling, argumentation, and short fiction writing, I am here to help you be the best writer and English student you can be! Let's work together to achieve your language goals!
Meet Suzanna
English tutor specialities
Homework help
Test prep
Learner types for english class
School
College
All LevelsAdult / Professional
English classes quick guide
As a versatile tutor offering guidance in ESL, ACT English, and more, my approach is tailored to suit the individual needs of students at all levels. My teaching style is characterized as engaging, creative, and patient, ensuring an interactive and adaptable learning experience. I focus on selecting reading materials and writing assignments that align with the student's interests, utilizing e-books with annotations, interactive grammar tools, and multimedia resources for literature analysis. By emphasizing skill development in writing and analysis, I aim to help students succeed in all of their writing and English needs.
Rated 5 stars for speaking confidence
Students report feeling more confident in conversations.
Support beyond scheduled classes
Parents appreciate extra help with homework and test prep.
Focused on speaking practice
85% of students improve their conversational skills quickly.
Suzanna - also teaches
ESL
ACT English
ACT Reading
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
ACT Writing
English concepts taught by Suzanna
The session involved essay preparation, focusing on the theme of death in *Romeo and Juliet*. The student began writing an essay to practice time management and exam writing skills. The next session will focus on sight passage questions, and the student will revisit the essay later.
Thematic Analysis and Strong Word Choice
Active vs. Passive Voice
Paraphrasing Evidence
Essay Exam Preparation
Analyzing a Theme: Death in *Romeo and Juliet*
The tutor and student reviewed rhetorical devices (ethos, pathos, logos) and conducted a close reading of a passage from "Romeo and Juliet." They discussed themes of tragedy, fate, and character motivation, and the tutor offered to send practice questions for an upcoming final exam.
Metaphor and Symbolism in Character Portrayal
Elizabethan Era Superstitions and Worldview
Literary Devices in Close Reading
Tragedy in Shakespearean Plays
Rhetorical Appeals: Ethos
Pathos
Logos
The Student worked on developing a murder mystery story, focusing on world-building and character development. The Tutor provided feedback on incorporating sensory details and plot progression. The Student brainstormed ideas for the story's direction, and they planned to continue working on the piece in the next session.
Developing World Building
Concrete Sensory Details
Voice and Prose in Writing
Exposition vs. Concrete Moments
Plot and Call to Action
Paragraph Breaks in Dialogue
Genre Subversion
The student worked on essay writing techniques, specifically focusing on direct quote analysis using examples from Shakespeare. They also spent time developing a creative writing piece, a murder mystery involving a giant. The next steps involve continuing work on the creative writing project, focusing on world-building and character development.
MLA Citation for Plays
Framing Quotes
Direct Language in Analysis
Avoiding Overused Words
Importance of Contextualizing Quotes
The Student worked on outlining an essay that explores the concept of conformity through the lens of aviation safety, Romeo and Juliet, and a third supplemental text. The session involved refining the thesis statement, strengthening paragraph transitions, and ensuring the essay met all rubric requirements. The immediate homework is to finalize the essay outline.
Essay Structure: Hook and Thesis
Thesis Construction and Organization
Connecting Different Sources
Topic Sentences and Paragraph Coherence
Using Transitions Effectively
The Tutor and Student reviewed creative writing techniques with an exercise focused on narrative voice in children's stories. The student worked on a short story and received feedback on elements such as verb tense, tone shifts, and character development. They also discussed strategies for preparing for English finals, including reviewing texts and structuring essays.
Verb Tense Consistency
Creative Writing: Narrative and Voice
Paragraph Breaks: Shifts in Tone
Subject
and Time
Character Development and Pronoun Consistency
Brainstorming and Proper Nouns
Preparing for an English Final Exam
Engaging english lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Reviews and Ratings for Suzanna
Gregory Holder
Avondale, Chicago
10 months ago
Bakr comes with my full recommendation for anyone searching for an outstanding English instructor. Her proficiency in language studies, alongside her steadfast support of her pupils' educational paths, sets her apart. Under her tutelage, students are certain to be well-prepared for scholastic accomplishment.
Isaiah Rangel
New York City, New York
10 months ago
Bakr is truly a gem of a tutor. She preapred a variety of custom made study material and assigns various quizzes and tasks that also increase my confidence making me beleive I too can improve my english that too very quickly. I am always looking forward for her class and making improvements in my english.
Cecilia Andrade
Panorama City, LA
10 months ago
Highly recommended! Bakr played a key role in deepening my understanding of English and greatly improved my ability to communicate with confidence. Her guidance was a game-changer, helping me land a role at an international company where I now use English as part of my everyday work.
Destiny Sheppard
Laramie, Wyoming
about 1 year ago
During my language certification process, Bakr was of great help to me! She patiently dealt with all my questions and guided me through the areas I needed improvement in specially my writing skills. She's really an amazing tutor and a very kind soul!
Raul Mclean
Great Kills, Staten Island
almost 2 years ago
Bakr took time to understand what I needed and how I need to be taught so that the concepts and fundamentals of English don't become a burden to me. I really want to take time and appreciate her for the efforts she took in my learning journey.
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