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Hello! I am a writer with a BA from New York University in Comparative Literature, Politics, and Philosophy; an MFA in Creative Writing; and professional experience as a writer and editor in multiple settings. I also have experience as a tutor to students ranging in age from 1st grade to adults, have taught after-school activities for elementary school students, assisted teachers in middle school classrooms for students with special needs, and have taught a section of an undergraduate course.

Personally, I learn best through an interdisciplinary approach, when I am able to see how different subjects, theories, or activities are related to each other. I know that it is important for many students to be exposed to different ideas and modes of learning when tackling a particular project. I strive to relate each subject to the students' strengths and interests. I know that learning difficult subjects may not be fun, so I strive to maintain a level of trust and support that can guide the student through those challenges.

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Phil’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Graduate Degree: The New School - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Test Scores
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33
GRE Verbal: 169
Hobbies

I love reading, exploring New York City, traveling, art, and writing.

Tutoring Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
American Literature
AP English Literature and Composition
CLEP Prep
CLEP American Literature
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American History
College Level American Literature
College World History
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing
European History
Expository Writing
Fiction Writing
Graduate Test Prep
GRE Verbal
High School English
High School Level American History
High School Level American Literature
High School World History
High School Writing
History
Introduction to Fiction
Languages
Middle School English
Middle School Writing
Other
Public Speaking
Russian
SAT Writing and Language
Social Studies
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Test Prep
World History
Writing