Fun Facts
I write poetry and the occasional short story. When I'm not writing, I like to play guitar. I'm originally from Pennsylvania.
About Me
I am a second-year Masters student in the Program for Writers at the chicago">University of Illinois at Chicago.
Experience
As an undergrad, I tutored introductory French. I've worked with both international and domestic students and learned to be sensitive to each student's needs on a case-by-case basis.
Approach
I believe that students know their own strengths and weaknesses best. I try to focus on what the student feels needs work to be prepared for success in class. Gaining confidence in an area where one is struggling goes a long way to bolster confidence where one is already excelling.
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Journalism - New Media
University of Illinois at Chicago
English Studies - Creative Writing
MastersEnglish Tutoring
I am currently enrolled in the Program for Writers at UIC. My course of study is a nice balance of literary studies and writing workshops. I am particularly focused on the discipline of writing, but can also analyze complex texts.
Literature Tutoring
So far, I taken three classes focused primarily on literature: Masters Proseminar, Global and Multiethnic Literatures and Cultures and American Literature. I'm better acquainted with American literature in the periods after 1920 but am willing to help in approaching texts of other periods or geographies.
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
Reading comprehension is a skill that I have had to use in all of my literature classes. Complex texts can seem overwhelming at first, but can be broken down, piece by piece, and eventually whittled to a digestible kernel. Close reading is a skill that has come in handy for getting through texts that seemed too much at first.
Writing Tutoring
While I primarily write poetry, I also am familiar with other genres of writing. As far as academic and professional writing, I'm familiar with MLA, APA and AP styles. I can also help with news writing, essays or fiction.
Writing Advance Tutoring
I've found that research is important for writing a good paper. I'll help you mine for footnotes, craft search terms and develop a focus for your paper.
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