Suzanna Bakr
Hands-on ESL & English lessons with interactive approach
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Suzanna Bakr
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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
Grammar fundamentals
Test prep
Writing assistance
Test prep strategies
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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
ACT English
ACT Reading
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
ESL
ACT Writing
English concepts taught by Suzanna
Student and Tutor continued their work on a PAT worksheet, practicing various question types including reading comprehension, data interpretation from tables, challenging assumptions, and grammatical accuracy. They specifically reviewed questions related to main idea, evidence-based reasoning, and sentence completion. The Tutor advised the Student to continue working on the circled questions independently and to apply active reading and highlighting strategies for their upcoming digital tests.
Strategic Approach to Reading Questions
Data-Driven Claim Validation
Uncovering and Challenging Assumptions
Grammatical Precision: Possessive Nouns & Plurals
General Sentence Completion & Logical Flow
The Student and Tutor practiced questions from the reading and writing section of a grade 10 practice test for an upcoming PSAT/SAT. They reviewed multiple-choice questions focusing on vocabulary in context, logical word choice, and identifying the main purpose of excerpts. For homework, the Student was assigned to complete highlighted questions from the practice test.
Close Reading for Scientific and Specific Details
Pinpointing Main Purpose of a Text or Question
Logical Reasoning in Sentence Completion
Mastering Context Clues for Word Meaning
Student and Tutor focused on developing the second body paragraph of an essay analyzing Hamlet's use of humor as a kingly attribute. They practiced analyzing textual evidence from Hamlet's interactions with Polonius and worked on integrating quotes and citing them correctly within the essay. The next session is scheduled for tomorrow.
Developing Specific Literary Commentary
Unpacking Polonius's Corrupt Character
Analyzing Hamlet's Humorous Wordplay
Effective Quote Integration & Omission
Essay Body Paragraph Structure
Student and Tutor worked on an essay analyzing Hamlet's use of humor as a political strategy. They focused on interpreting specific quotes and integrating them into an analytical paragraph. Additionally, they discussed the Student's upcoming PSAT exam and planned to work on a practice test in the next session.
Hamlet's Weaponized Humor: A Political Skill
Literary Analysis: 'Cover of Madness' vs. 'Identity'
Decoding Shakespearean Wordplay and Metaphor
Crafting Specific & Detailed Essay Analysis
Academic Quote Integration: Essay Best Practices
Student and Tutor engaged in a session covering vocabulary development and literary analysis of Shakespeare's Hamlet. They worked on defining new words using context clues from sentences and brainstormed ideas and potential textual evidence for an essay on Hamlet's use of humor. The Tutor assigned the Student to identify a specific quote for their essay's body paragraph before the next class, if time allows, and to continue maintaining a vocabulary list.
Mastering Vocabulary through Context Clues
Key Vocabulary from the Session
Analyzing Humor in Hamlet: Wordplay and Strategic Discomfort
Hamlet's Strategic "Madness": Humour as a Strength
The session focused on developing body paragraph two of an essay analyzing Hamlet's use of humor as a weapon. The Student and Tutor discussed finding specific textual evidence, exploring different theories of humor, and understanding Hamlet's intentions behind his wordplay. For homework, the Student is to identify a specific quote from Act 3, Scene 2 for analysis.
The Interplay of Feigned Madness and Humor
Analyzing Humor through Textual Evidence
Understanding Theories of Humor
Hamlet's Strategic Use of Humor
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Reviews and Ratings for Suzanna
Gregory Holder
Avondale, Chicago
over 1 year 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
over 1 year 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
over 1 year 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
over 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
over 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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