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I hold a BA in English from Widener University and was a resident playwright for the Everett Theater in Delaware. My three-act was performed by the Reedy Point players and upon the same stage where the Midsummer Night’s Dream sequences were shot for the film Dead Poet’s Society. With my wife, I owned and operated an historic inn in Gettysburg Read more...
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Once upon a time, a few years ago, I dreamed of being an English teacher. While I have not majored in the subject in college, I still have my aspirations. Working part-time as a waitress I find I have more time on my hands then I truly know what to do. When this became a problem during the school year Read more...
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My vast experience in education includes teaching students within the Tuscaloosa City Schools for three decades, at the University of Alabama, and at Stillman College during and after retiring from the public school system. Teaching positions range in scope from secondary English instruction, undergraduate adjunct English/composition/technical writing instruction at the University of Alabama and Stillman College, and correspondence instruction in Read more...
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Having lived and worked overseas, I understand the challenges of learning another language and navigating through a new culture. I know how important it is to be able to clearly express yourself in a second or third language. I have over 20 years of experience working creatively with international students at the professional, university, community college, high school, middle school Read more...
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Frankly, I am not your “traditional” teacher. I prefer to bring real world experience with a “outside the box” approach. As a corporate manager for nearly 12 years, I have managed, trained, and mentored people in all stages and walks of their career. Some still call me today for advice or just a different perspective. I combine business acumen with Read more...
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I have been teaching and tutoring for over 25 years. I love working with students of all backgrounds and ages. I hold a bachelor’s degree in secondary English Education and a master’s degree in Deaf Education. I have worked in the public school system (elementary through post-secondary) teaching, tutoring, and interpreting a variety of subject areas since 1990. I am Read more...
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I have more than 20 years of English teaching experience as a college professor; for more than 5 years I graded (scored) the written portion of the GRE, the people who also write the ACT. My area of specialization is with people who need help with their writing skills; I am certified in the GED, SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT Read more...
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My name is Devin, and I’ve been a writing tutor at SUNY Plattsburgh for three years. I’ve worked with first-year students in ENG 101, with seniors working on their 30-page final projects, and with ESL students who need a hand with English syntax. I can help in all parts of writing, from brainstorming and organization to grammar and editing. At Read more...
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Armed with an M.A. in English literature from the flagship campus of Ireland’s university system, I’ve taught students how to defeat the dreaded English paper since 2011. As a part-time English instructor myself, I can help you mold your own original thoughts to fit your teacher’s strict formal requirements for organization, sentence structure, grammar, and more. I will lead you Read more...
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I have taught English at a college in Oakland for 8 years. My students know me as supportive and process-oriented, but they also know I will get them where they want to go. Patience, caring, and adaptable– these traits serve me well in relating to students and devising an individual way to teach them. My experience both as a tutor Read more...