Carl is exactly the kind of balanced tutor I was looking for to support my 9-year-old son in reading comprehension and writing. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, brings humor to each session to keep it engaging, and still maintains a strong sense of structure and discipline. We’re still early in the process, but I’ve already noticed improvement. I’m really looking forward to seeing my sons continued growth over the next few months as we prepare for 5th grade.
Carl's Tutoring & Writing Services - VIRTUAL ONLY
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- 11 years in business
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About Carl's Tutoring & Writing Services - VIRTUAL ONLY
[MY SERVICES ARE VIRTUAL ONLY.] I am a former classroom teacher and have 35 years of teaching/tutoring experience. I am able to offer the following services virtually on Google Meet: Reading Comprehension; Writing Skills Development; Editing; Grammar; Penmanship; Mathematics; History; SAT Preparation; College Application-Essays Preparation; Public Speaking Coaching; Interviewing Skills Development; Hebrew Language; Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation I have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and the Arts from Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Ancient History and European Literature from Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut. I have won 2 National Endowment for the Humanities summer fellowships for teachers. I am a published playwright. I have more than 100 (5-Star) student narrative reviews on this site. I am a Thumbtack "Top Pro" (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016). I have earned 2 "One-of-Thumbtack's-Best" awards for SAT prep. and for math (see "Photos and videos" section above). I was featured in a Thumbtack Blog entitled, "Expert Advice: How to Hire a Great SAT Tutor." I have a keen and healthy sense of humor. I strive to create a dynamic that allows me to build a positive and genuine rapport with my students and maintain high expectations regarding their academic efforts. Through the process of teaching and preparing lessons, I am continually expanding my own knowledge. As well, I am always learning from my students and appreciate their unique perspectives as well as their approaches to processing, negotiating and absorbing new ideas.
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I CAN NOT explain how Carl was VERY professional and I would hire him again! He was able to help me put on paper my thoughts. And was able to do this within the amount of words required!! You will be glad you hired him!
My son has been working with Carl for about six months now He has improved his grades and reading level tremendously. I love the way Carl teaches with him and doesn’t let him get away with anything very easily. From a reading and language arts perspective, Carl has been great!
Carl has been working with my son, Brayden, for over a year, and the progress we’ve seen has been incredible. From the very beginning, Carl demonstrated patience, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed. He has done an amazing job guiding Brayden, especially in his writing skills. We’ve seen a significant improvement—not just in Brayden’s writing ability, but also in his confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Carl’s personalized approach and consistent support have truly made a difference. We are so grateful for the impact he has had on Brayden’s academic journey.
Mr. Carl is good with children, he has taught my daughter about concepts in math, her times tables, her grades went from failing to passing and avoiding summer school. My daughter can sit through and hour of learning and doesn’t get bored. She learns new concepts and masters them with king two weeks. My daughter’s confidence levels went up and she participated more in class.
Mr. Carl is an outstanding teacher who makes learning both engaging and effective. His lessons are always well-structured, and engaging. His assignments are challenging and make you think critically. He fosters open discussions, which helps you feel comfortable expressing yourself. Mr. Carl puts in extra effort to help you reach your full potential.
I’ve been studying English with Carl for six months and love it! Carl is a very involved teacher. He dives deep to ensure I understand the core of a subject, a word, or a rule. Carl is an intellectual person, so I never get bored. He instilled in me a love for English. I am very grateful for finding him here on Thumbtack
Carl is amazing - he was a phenomenal resource for my son. He coached him in regards to his main essay for the common app in preparation for college. He is ver detailed, had great follow up with me after each session. i would highly recommend him and will use him again if we are in need !
Excellent experience, timely and very progressional. I would recommended to anyone.
I had a phone consultation with Carl and was very impressed with his way of teaching, lesson structure and his extensive experience with tutoring children with different backgrounds and needs. He guided the children to read, learn and think in depth. In a world of lots of distractions and short attention spans, training and horning this capability is super important and can be a differentiator for the kids. He also shared with me some parenting tips. I think he can bring new perspective for the parents and train the children in a systematic way, not only in their reading/writing, but also thinking.
Carl is great! I was surprised at how my son, who has a two-second attention span, could sit through an hour-long course with Carl. He is patient and engaging, and I believe he will significantly improve my son’s language arts skills. From my son - Carl is a great teacher because although he is a tad strict at times, it’s always for the better. He is very easy to work with, as Carl is understanding in all his subjects.
Carl is so kind to give us the free evaluation session. After talking to him, we are sure we have found the most experienced and skilled tutor! Carl’s is kind and possess an effective way of teaching!
Carl is very responsive, deliberate, and eager to help. He was able to help me understand exactly what points I needed to focus on in my grad school statement. The Information he provided was very digestible and I feel more confident about my writing after his guidance.
Mr. Carl took the time to go over my letter. I am so happy how everything turn out. I will be using him again on my next project. Thank you!!.
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In addition to coaching my daughter through the writing of her college essay, Carl filled in gaps in her knowledge of proper grammar and punctuation, and taught her how to use creative license to emphasize important points. We highly recommend Carl!
Carl has been tutoring my two sons (one in 5th grade and another in 10th grade) on reading and writing for more than half a year. He is well-organized and always plans ahead. He encourages my sons to think independently and teaches them about critical thinking and problem solving. He is very patient and willing to answer any questions. My sons' reading comprehension and writing skills have improved significantly in a short period of time. I very apprecaite his service. I highly recommend Carl.
Clear Actionable Plan. Makes Your Child a Better Thinker, Reader and Writer! My wife and I hired Carl back in January with very little time left to prepare our son to write and submit his College Common App Question, Personal Statement Questions, and Short Answer Questions for both Chapman University and USC. Carl was absolutely phenomenal. First he took the time to understand the situation we were facing, our deadlines and time constraints, if any. Then he met with our son to gain a sense of 'who he is as a person' and what he personally was looking to achieve from the interaction. Then Carl formulated a clear, concise strategy and let us know how he would move forward with REAL solid measurable goals to hit by particular dates. The ABSOLUTE BEST money we've ever spent! My son came away from his sessions not only with completed application questions for two of the most elite universities for a young filmmaker but he actually UNDERSTOOD how he arrived at his answers and how to organize his thoughts, plot out entire paragraphs and craft those things into intelligent, coherent sentences. On an unrelated matter, I watched my son sit down and write a review for a podcast last week and was blown away at what I read afterwards. I can honestly tell you that before he began working with Carl my son could not write like that. Typically, he knew what he wanted to say but it was always a jumbled mess of disconnected random thoughts. He was unable to focus or command the English language the way he can now. I wish we'd met Carl 3-4 years ago. Don't even hesitate to hire this guy! And hope he's available to squeeze your child into his busy schedule because Carl is in high demand for a reason. Tutors like him are extremely hard to come by. He's worth EVERY freaking penny!
Collaborating with Carl was such a great experience! I approach Carl, asking for his guidance and review for a last-minute writing assignment. Carl stepped up and helped me to deliver a strong essay. I am pleased with Carl's professionalism and willingness to discuss grammar and writing techniques on my project. Thank you!
Carl is terrific. He's direct, straightforward, transparent, and most importantly was willing to start immediately, no questions asked. He was understanding of my situation and delivered exactly what I needed. Would definitely recommend him! He was also extremely accommodating and did not demand payment up front. In fact he REFUSED to accept payment until he completed the job and it's obvious he cares about the quality of his work. Looking forward to working with him in the future!
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