Jane B. Hirschhorn
Professional Writing Tutor
jbhtutoring.com
jane@jbhtutoring.com
617-957-7208
CAREER PROFILE:
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Experienced educator and writer with more than 20 years of experience working with
students with a wide range of strengths and writing challenges
Commitment to providing expert writing advice coupled with warm, engaging tutoring
style allows students to perform at their highest level
Successful leadership experience in hiring and supervising staff, managing a budget and
writing annual reports
TUTORING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Professional Writing Tutor and Owner
2013-present
JBH Tutoring, Newton MA
Provides writing and organizational tutoring to high school and middle school students.
Emphasis on breaking down the writing process into manageable parts. Offers students
opportunities for review, practice and feedback. Offers writing support on the college essay and
the essay section of the SAT and ACT.
Instructor
Needham Community Education, Needham, MA
Fall 2014-present
Teaches a memoir writing class to senior citizens. Emphasis on creating a supportive and
dynamic classroom environment.
Writing Center Supervisor and Tutor
Mount Ida College, Newton, MA
September 2002-December 2011
Provided writing tutoring in a variety of academic disciplines. Trained and supervised
professional tutors, peer tutors and work study students. Prepared, conducted and organized
writing-related presentations. Promoted to supervisor in April 2009.
Writing Tutor
Beaver Country Day School, Chestnut Hill, MA
September 2000-May 2006
St Mark’s School, Southborough, MA
September 1999-May 2001
Tutored high school and middle school students weekly in writing, English, history and
study/organization skills.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND RELATED WORK
English Teacher
Beaver Country Day School, Chestnut Hill, MA
September 1994-June 1998
Taught English and journalism to high school students. Served as faculty advisor to the school
newspaper. Also served as the school’s Director of Publications and Public Relations.
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The Learning Prep School, Newton, MA
September 1994-June 1995
Taught literature, writing, reading skills, comprehension skills, spelling and study skills to
learning-disabled students in small classes.
Landmark School, Prides Crossing, MA
January 1993-June 1994
Taught writing, reading, comprehension, spelling and study skills to learning-disabled students in
individual tutorials and small classes.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Bridging Quantitative Analysis with Qualitative Experience: Two Concerns Working Together
for a More Comprehensive Perspective
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Fall 2010
ESL and LD students: Diverse Populations, Common Concerns
https://app.box.com/s/ecd3cp2b41ymg7jq9g2h
Fall 2007
EDUCATION
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA Coursework in Special Education
Tufts University, Medford, MA Master of Arts in Teaching/English
Emory University, Atlanta, GA Bachelor of Arts in English
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