Marshall E.

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Private tutor in Portland, OR

Education

M.A. State University of New York - English Lit

Experience

Let's turn that C, or B paper into an A paper! I taught undergraduate English and Composition at a SUNY university for several years before moving to the west coast to pursue a career in technical communications. I received multiple faculty commendations and excellent reviews from my students during my tenure as a writing teacher. I graduated magna cum laude from both my bachelors and graduate programs. My tutoring sessions focus on structural organization, research and rhetorical techniques, and editing. I teach a six part essay structure that makes writing a paper on any topic a straitforward, manageable process. If you are mystified by academic writing, I can offer you handouts and templates that show you where to use points and transitions. Any paper you write with me should take no more than two sessions. My suggestion is that you send me a draft of your paper before our first session in doc. or PDF format, after which we can meet informally at a convenient location for review. Every session includes a one-time edit of your final draft covering grammar and mechanical corrections, suggestions for arguments and research, and notes on style and transitions. If you have good ideas, but you're not sure how you can develop them on paper, I can offer a lot knowledge and support.

Subject Expertise

Grammar and Mechanics Writing World Literature Journalism Test Prep Study Skills And Organization History Shakespeare SAT Writing Expository Writing Life Sciences Social Sciences Religious Studies Public Speaking Philosophy Human Development American Literature Political Science Persuasive Writing Organization Creative Writing Literature Linguistics GRE Verbal Fiction Writing Ethics Essay Editing English College Essays Classics British Literature AP English Language and Composition

Availability

Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time

Can Meet

Up to 45 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I am a science and technology geek, fitness nut, and general outdoor enthusiast. I like to stay up on current events, art and culture, and numerous other subjects.

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