Fun Facts
I was born in Cleveland, OH and have lived in Texas for the past 9 years (with a one-year stint in Western Massachusetts). When I'm not teaching or writing cleveland">tutoring biographies, I'm probably reading, cooking, playing guitar, or figuring out how to travel on a budget.
About Me
I attended grad school at UT-Austin and received my PhD in English Lit in 2014. I've taught for eight years now. My university courses have ranged from Composition to the Legends of the Holy grail to Dream Visions to the Rhetoric of Hipsters to Medieval and Early Modern Utopian Literature. I've taught at both a renowned, large, public university (UT-Austin) and an elite liberal arts college (Williams College). This upcoming year I'm teaching high school English for the first time!
Experience
In addition to my 8-years of college teaching experience, I have worked as a group course leader/private cleveland">tutor with Revolution Prep, a writing cleveland">tutor at the UT-Austin Undergraduate Writing Center, a college admissions application reader, and a private cleveland">tutor for ACT/SAT/GRE/English/History.
Approach
Although I'm a pretty laid back guy, I am passionate about helping people achieve their potential. It's so important to continue to practice being good at things! I have a lot of cleveland">tutoring experience and I genuinely enjoy doing it. For me, the most important thing I can do as a cleveland">tutor is to help students learn to love the process of learning. To me this is the key to success in any field. I'm always happy to discuss how academic subjects help prepare us for life's challenges.
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PhdEnglish Tutoring
I have a BA, MA, and PhD in English Literature in addition to 8 years of teaching experience. I've taught both high school and college English courses. Most of all, I really love this stuff.
History Tutoring
I hold a PhD in Medieval Studies, which encompasses both the history and literature of the medieval period. In addition, I love history and have significant experience tutoring American History, European History, and World History.
History Advance Tutoring
I hold a PhD in Medieval Studies, which encompasses both the history and literature of the medieval period. In addition, I love history and have significant experience tutoring American History, European History, and World History.
Literature Tutoring
In addition to my PhD in English Literature, I have taught courses on literature for middle school, high school, and college. I firmly believe that literature is not something to "master"; the key to reading literature is learning how to enjoy it.
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
I have taught reading-intensive English courses for middle school, high school, and college. In each class, I teach the keys to successful close reading, a skill that is absolutely essential for any career path you might follow.
Religion Tutoring
As a PhD-trained specialist in Medieval Studies, much of my research centers on the relationship between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism during the period of the Crusades. I am fascinated by religious history and have experience tutoring students in Religion courses.
Study Skills Tutoring
As an experienced tutor, one of the first things I try to do is to work with students to implement healthy study skills that allow them to live life with less stress and worry. As a graduate school veteran, I know a thing or two about learning to organize one's study schedule!
Writing Tutoring
I have PhD training and experience teaching writing to high school and college students, at both large public institutions and elite private institutions. In addition to my tutoring experience in writing and my work at the Undergraduate Writing Center at UT, I am a writer myself!
Algebra Tutoring
Although my specialty is literature, I love being able to exercise my secret love of math, whether through SAT/ACT prep or through Algebra tutoring!
AP English Tutoring
I have a BA, MA, and PhD in English Literature in addition to 8 years of teaching experience. I've taught both college and high school English courses (including AP English). Most of all, I really love this stuff.
AP History Tutoring
I hold a PhD in Medieval Studies, which encompasses both the history and literature of the medieval period. In addition, I love history and have significant experience tutoring AP European History.
Geography Tutoring
In addition to my 8+ years of teaching English, I am an experienced tutor in high school history and geography.
Homework Coach Tutoring
As an experienced tutor, one of the first things I try to do is to work with students to implement healthy study skills that allow them to live life with less stress and worry. As a graduate school veteran, I know a thing or two about learning to organize one's study schedule!
Psychology Tutoring
Although my speciality is literature, I was two courses away from finishing a Psychology major in college! I incorporate psychology into most of my literature courses and remain fascinated and well-read in the discipline.
SAT Math Tutoring
I spent 4 years working at Revolution Prep as a SAT/ACT group course instructor and private tutor. During my time, my students averaged a 250 point jump in SAT (old version) and a 3 point jump in ACT. Although I love math I had to reteach myself some of the SAT concepts, which makes me an excellent resource for those struggling with some of the math concepts on the test.
SAT Verbal/Writing Tutoring
In addition to working for an ACT/SAT test prep company, I am also a trained instructor of reading and writing. As an English teacher/professor I have significant experience teaching close reading both in the classroom and through individual tutoring sessions.
Writing Advance Tutoring
I have PhD training and experience teaching writing to high school and college students, at both large public institutions and elite private institutions. I am also a writer myself!
Middle School Math Tutoring
Although my specialty is literature, I love being able to exercise my secret love of math, whether through SAT/ACT prep or through math tutoring!
Pre Algebra Tutoring
Although my specialty is literature, I love being able to exercise my secret love of math, whether through SAT/ACT prep or through math tutoring!
ACT English Tutoring
In addition to working for an ACT/SAT test prep company, I am also a trained instructor of writing. I have significant experience teaching writing to middle schoolers, high schoolers, and college students, both in the classroom and through individual tutoring sessions. I also hold a PhD in English Literature.
ACT Math Tutoring
I spent 4 years working at Revolution Prep as a SAT/ACT group course instructor and private tutor. During my time, my students averaged a 250 point jump in SAT (old version) and a 3 point jump in ACT. Although I love math I had to reteach myself some of the ACT Math, which makes me an excellent resource for those struggling with some of the ACT Math concepts.
ACT Reading Tutoring
In addition to working for an ACT/SAT test prep company, I am also a trained instructor of reading. As an English teacher/professor I have significant experience teaching close reading both in the classroom and through individual tutoring sessions.
ACT Science Tutoring
I spent 4 years working at Revolution Prep as a SAT/ACT group course instructor and private tutor. During my time, my students averaged a 250 point jump in SAT (old version) and a 3 point jump in ACT.
GRE Tutoring
In addition to my four years working at a test prep company, I am a graduate school veteran, having earned both a MA (2011) and PhD (2014) from the University of Texas at Austin. Although my concentration is in literature, I actually scored higher on the math section of the GRE. I'm happy to help you with any aspect of the applying-for-grad school process. There's a lot to think about!
Calculus Tutoring
I have tutored Calculus privately and supervised instruction of a 12-week ICAP (Intensive Credit Acquisition Program) in Calc AB.
Geometry Tutoring
I have tutored Geometry privately and supervised instruction of a 6-week Geometry ICAP (Intensive Credit Acquisition Program), as well as teaching it in test prep.
Trigonometry Tutoring
I have tutored Trig privately and supervised instruction of a 12-week Pre-Cal ICAP (Intensive Credit Acquisition Program), as well as teaching it in test prep.
Chemistry Tutoring
I am currently tutoring Chemistry at the College Level.
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