Rebecca Steimer
M.Ed. Certified English Teacher
Rebecca Steimer is an experienced English teacher with a Master’s in Reading and Literacy and over 15 years of teaching and tutoring experience. She has worked with diverse student populations from grades 6-12 and beyond, specializing in reading, writing, and language arts instruction.
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She currently tutors students virtually in AP Language and AP Literature, ACT English and Reading, and college application essays. Rebecca also coaches students on independent writing projects — including poetry collections and New York Times and Scholastic writing competitions.
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“Every student has a voice worth sharing — I just help them find it.”
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Why Students Love Working with Rebecca
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Proven Results: 5-Star rating on Wyzant with consistent student improvement.
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Expert Writing Coach: Designed curriculum for national writing competitions like The New York Times and Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
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Experienced Educator: Taught AP English courses for two decades and mentored teachers and student teachers.
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Personal Touch: Every session is customized — from grammar skills to rhetorical analysis to essay voice.
Proven Results
With years of experience and measurable student growth, Summit Writing Center helps every child move forward with confidence.
15+
Years of Teaching and Tutoring Experience
Rebecca has guided learners from middle school through college for over two decades, refining approaches that adapt to each student’s strengths.
5.0
Star Rating on Wyzant Tutoring Platform
Her clients consistently rate her highest for clarity, engagement, and measurable progress in writing and reading.
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Students Coached in English and Writing Success
​From AP courses to college essays, over one hundred students have benefitted from her customized, growth-oriented writing support.
Rebecca's Approach
Personalized. Encouraging. Results-Driven.
Every student learns differently — and that’s exactly why Rebecca tailors each lesson to fit the learner.
Her approach blends structure, creativity, and support to help students become confident readers and powerful writers.
Instead of simply correcting essays, Rebecca coaches students to think critically, analyze deeply, and communicate with purpose. Her sessions focus on understanding the why behind strong writing — clarity, tone, organization, and voice — so that improvement lasts far beyond one assignment or test.
Whether preparing for AP exams, crafting a college essay, or refining rhetorical analysis, students leave each session with practical tools, renewed confidence, and a clear sense of progress.
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Here’s what to expect in every session:
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Clear goals and strategies personalized to each student’s needs
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Direct, actionable feedback and guided revision practice
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A safe, encouraging environment that builds confidence
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Emphasis on growth mindset and skill mastery
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Real-world writing connections that make learning meaningful
“The goal isn’t just to write better essays — it’s to help students realize they are writers.”
