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Matthew tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

Matthew C.

Private tutor in Pittsburgh, PA

Education

William Jessup University - BA, English (emphasis in creative writing), 2013, GPA: 3.87, Summa Cum Laude University of Pittsburgh - MFA, Creative Writing (poetry track), 2017 (forthcoming)

Experience

I tutored other undergraduates for two semesters between my junior and senior year at William Jessup University. The year in between undergrad and grad school, I worked a handful of substitute teaching jobs over the course of a few months, including a few English classes. My first year at the University of Pittsburgh, I worked as a writing tutor for the university's athletic department, while also doing proofreading, bibliographic work, and research for a member of the faculty. I am continuing to work for this professor this academic year. Across my undergraduate and graduate course work, I have taken classes on American and British literature, Shakespeare, literary theory/criticism, humor, and creative writing. I want to be an English tutor both to continue prepping myself for a potential future in academic teaching, but also to use my abilities generatively in the Pittsburgh community, to share what I have learned and am continuing to learn. I love poetry and am interested in what drives our creative processes while writing. Because I am invested in the process of writing--and not just the finished product--I believe I am well-equipped to help others along in their journeys as writers.

Subject Expertise

AP English Literature and Composition12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading9th Grade Writing9th Grade ReadingWritingReadingCreative Writing

Availability

Monday in the morning, Tuesday in the morning, Wednesday at any time, Thursday at any time, Friday at any time

Can Meet

Up to 25 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I'm originally from the foothills of Northern California, close to the Sierra Nevadas. I enjoy the outdoors, biking, cooking, watching and talking about movies, and, of course, reading and writing poetry. Since moving to Pittsburgh, I find myself frequenting the museums, libraries, parks, and Phipps Conservatory. Not being from a big city (however you define "big"), I am still getting acclimated to the crazy driving, bus system, and being on foot.

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