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Nat Crawford is director of tutoring of Improve Your English. He is an English graduate of the University of Chicago. While a doctoral candidate at Stanford University, he taught writing and Honors English for four years at Pinewood School, an elite preparatory school in Los Altos. As a professional tutor, Mr. Crawford has helped students of all ages develop better writing skills, obtain higher grades, and improve scores on standardized tests such as the SAT.

Teresa Kim is a full-time tutor at Improve Your English. She is an English graduate of Stanford University, where she was a presidential scholar and a peer writing tutor. Before graduating, she spent a year in Korea teaching ESL for children, college students, and adults. A native speaker of English, she is also fluent in Korean and has translated poetry in both languages.

ENGLISH SKILLS RATED #1
Readers of Harvard Business Review said that communications skills are the most important factor in becoming "promotable." No wonder Robert Kent, former dean of the Harvard Business School said, "In business, communication is everything."

MASTER THE SAT
Critical reading, writing, and grammar are essential to success in the SAT. We offer intensive one-to-one preparation courses that will help you do your best. But remember, the SAT measures what you've already learned, so start improving your English now. That the real secret of a high critical reading and writing score.

WRITE LIKE A PRO
As an Improve Your English student, you will receive both formal lessons in grammar and writing instruction based on the problems of your own essays. You will learn to use Strunk and White's The Elements of Style as your "bible" for accurate and effective expression of your ideas.

STRUNK & WHITE EXPLAINED
Most professional writers and editors keep Strunk and White's The Elements of Style within easy reach. Our free companion book, Write It Right With Strunk & White, will help you learn the secrets of a professional writing style.

Steve High is president of Improve Your English. He is an English graduate of UC Berkeley. In addition, he has a master's degree in English and an Adult Education teaching credential. Formerly a San Jose State University Freshman English instructor, Mr. High has published numerous newspaper and magazine articles. He is the co-author of AppleWorks Mastery, an advanced "how-to" book for teachers. Married with two children, he has nearly two decades of experience as a successful professional writer and tutor in Silicon Valley.




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"Steve is not only a master wordsmith, he's also an amazingly effective teacher."
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"Steve High's students learn to avoid needless words. He's an expert at the plain style."
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"Mr. High's Better English helped me get through a very difficult ESL class."
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"My son scored 100% on two of his STAR test sections! I've recommended Improve Your English to several of my friends.They too are very happy with Nat Crawford's style of tutoring."
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"Steve High is the best writer I know. His explanations are clear and easy to follow."
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AFFORDABLE MONTHLY TUITION

You can choose to study once, twice or three times a week. Lessons are one hour, 90 minutes or two hours long. There is a $90 enrollment fee, and tuition is payable monthly in advance. As you learn to write carefully and accurately, your spoken English will also improve.

HOURS
LESSONS PER WEEK
LESSONS PER MONTH
MONTHLY FEE
ONE HOUR
ONE
FOUR
$ 230.00
NINETY MINUTES
ONE
FOUR
$ 340.00
TWO HOURS
ONE
FOUR
$ 420.00
ONE HOUR
TWO
EIGHT
$ 460.00
NINETY MINUTES
TWO
EIGHT
$ 680.00
TWO HOURS
TWO
EIGHT
$ 840.00
FOUR LESSON MINIMUM FOR MONTHLY RATES. DAY RATE IS $70/HOUR. HOME TUTORING IS $12.50 PER VISIT IN ADDITION TO MONTHLY TUITION.

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ENGLISH LESSONS FOR LIFE
Whatever your age or level, your writing, vocabulary, and reading comprehension will improve with individual instruction--and practice. The SAT includes a 25-minute handwritten essay, which counts for 30% of the writing score. The other 70%, or 560 of 800 total points, comes from multiple choice questions about grammar and the conventions of standard written English. Whether you are a student or an adult, you need to master the basic English skills tested by the SAT.

GET STARTED TODAY

To begin improving your English, send an email to steve@improveyourenglish.com. Tell us about your educational background, where you live, and when you would like to study. You can also call 408-358-5454, but you will probably get faster and more helpful information if you send email.






Required:The Elements of Style, by William Strunk Jr.
and E. B. White, 2000,
4th ed., $9.95.ISBN-13: 978-0205309023

Recommended: Longman's Dictionary of American English,
2008, 3rd ed., $23.07 ISBN-13: 978-0132449809

Recommended: The Official SAT Study Guide: For the New SAT, College Board, 2009, 2nd ed. $21.99 ISBN-13: 978-0874478525

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How much should tutoring cost?

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How long should a tutoring session be?

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What are the unique advantages of Improve Your English Tutoring Services?

How can I find a tutor?

  • Craigslist
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How much should tutoring cost?

  • Tutoring Centers (such as Improve Your English) charge one-time enrollment fees ($75-$200) and $45-$100/hour for lessons. All centers charge extra for home tutoring and one-to-one.
  • Professional in-home tutors charge $50-$100/hour.
  • Novice tutors charge $0-$25/hour.
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What qualifications should I look for?

  • Academic excellence
  • Subject matter expertise
  • BA or above in English
  • Ability to engage students
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What is a good length of a tutoring session?

  • Younger students: one-hour lessons
  • High school students, college students, and working adults: 90-minute, two-hour, or three-hour lessons
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How many tutoring sessions per week?

  • Long term: Once a week.
  • Short term: Twice a week
  • Test prep: Three or more times a week before exam
  • College application essay: As needed
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Why Should You Choose Improve Your English?

Improve Your English has specialized in English tutoring since 2002.
We don't teach any other subjects, so we have to be good.
All tutors:

  • Pass Improve Your English competency tests.
  • Have English degrees (B.A. or above)
  • Teach classic literature
  • Demonstrate mastery of sentence structure, and sentence diagramming
  • Use software tools developed by Improve Your English
In addition, our senior tutors have the following qualifications:

  • Berkeley, Stanford and Stanford degrees
  • SAT and application essay expertise
  • Honors and AP English tutoring experience
  • Professional writing credentials
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