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
Writing assistance
Test prep
Grammar fundamentals
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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
The student and Tutor focused on an English literature essay, specifically analyzing Hamlet's character traits like loyalty and concern for social classes. They practiced developing body paragraphs using textual evidence and crafting effective commentary to link proofs to arguments. The student was assigned to complete the third point, proof, and commentary for their first body paragraph as homework.
Crafting Strong Literary Commentary
Essay Body Paragraph Structure
Proving Character Loyalty (Hamlet)
Integrating Textual Evidence in Literary Essays
Analyzing Symbolism and Metaphor in Hamlet
Differentiating Honesty and Loyalty
The Student and Tutor continued their work on essay writing, focusing on structuring arguments with detailed points and proofs. They practiced applying these concepts to an analysis of Hamlet, specifically discussing his loyalty and the motivations behind his revenge. The Student was assigned to complete the second point, proof, and comment for the next session, including finding a relevant quote and brainstorming ideas.
Essay Paragraph Structure: Point
Proof
Comment (PPC)
Selecting Strong Essay Topics
Utilizing Text Evidence (Proof)
Integrating and Citing Quotes
Deep Quote Analysis
Hamlet's Complex Motivations for Revenge
Student and Tutor worked on structuring an essay analyzing Hamlet's potential as a good king. They refined the essay's introduction, focusing on summarizing the play and developing a clear thesis statement with three distinct arguments. The session concluded with the Student beginning to outline the first body paragraph, with a homework assignment to complete one 'Point, Proof, Comment' section.
Developing Distinct Body Paragraph Arguments
Importance of Specificity in Academic Writing
Body Paragraph Structure: Point
Proof
Comment (PPC)
Thesis Statement Refinement
Crafting an Engaging Introduction
The Student and Tutor continued outlining a persuasive essay on whether Hamlet would be a good king. They reviewed essay structure, focusing on developing a clear thesis and supporting arguments. A key area of practice involved reframing Hamlet's potential weaknesses into strengths to bolster the essay's persuasive stance. The Student was encouraged to complete a rough draft of the introduction for the next session.
Mastering Essay Structure: The Inverted & Regular Triangle
Developing a Persuasive Thesis Statement
Strategic Argumentation: Twisting Evidence to Your Advantage
Organizing Body Paragraphs for Maximum Persuasion
The Iterative Essay Writing Process
The Student and Tutor discussed essay topics for an analysis of Shakespeare's Hamlet, with the Student selecting the question of whether Hamlet would have been a good king. They brainstormed Hamlet's character traits, compared him to other figures in the play, and outlined strategies for essay writing, including the development of a thesis statement for homework.
Character Analysis for Supporting Arguments
Structuring an Argumentative Essay
Selecting an Essay Topic: Hamlet's Potential Kingship
Intertextuality and Adaptations
Effective Use of Textual Evidence
Student and Tutor completed reading Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, analyzing key plot points, character motivations, and literary devices such as foils and metaphors. They discussed Hamlet's view on fate, his apology to Laertes, and the tragic conclusion of the play. For follow-up, the Student was asked to reflect on potential essay topics based on the play for their next session.
Hamlet's Complex Apology & Madness Defense
Denmark's Power Vacuum and Fortinbras' Ascent
Fate
Readiness
and Horatio's Role
The Tragic Climax: Poisoned Duel & Chain of Deaths
Literary Foils in *Hamlet*
Laertes' Internal Conflict & Honor
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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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