Matthew
Certified Tutor
I am a lawyer, an English major, and former educational administrator who recently started a business. I live in Brooklyn and I'm originally from Jacksonville, Florida. I've lived all over the country in Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and NYC. Formerly I practiced bankruptcy law.
I have passed the bar exam in three states via self-study on my first try for each: California (2015), New York (2020 UBE), and Illinois (2007). On the UBE I scored in the top 8 percentile. During the past few years I've taught numerous students how to pass the bar exam in many states.
I am also skilled with essay writing, composition, editing, test taking strategy, literature, reading comprehension, and all areas of government/civics and law.
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Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida - Bachelors, English
Graduate Degree: Stetson University College of Law - PHD, Law
Photography, politics, law
- Administrative Law
- Bar Exam
- California Bar Exam
- College English
- College Essays
- College Level American History
- Colorado Bar Exam
- Comparative Literature
- Constitutional Law
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- English
- Essay Editing
- European History
- Family Law
- High School English
- High School Level American History
- History
- Homework Support
- Illinois Bar Exam
- Intellectual Property Law
- Law
- Literature
- New York Bar Exam
- Other
- Professional Certifications
- Property Law
- Public Speaking
- Social Studies
- Tort Law
- US History
- Washington DC Bar Exam
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is to be patient, communicative, and approach the student on their own terms.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
On a typical first session I would ask the student about their background, their learning styles, and skill level. I would also introduce myself and make sure the student was comfortable with me. Finally I would set realistic goals and expectations for our time together.