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I am Associate Professor Scott Lyons. I have been teaching at two New York State Universities for over a decade. where I teach mostly Freshman English, Literature and Creative Writing and also tutor as well as work in the writing centers. I have taught from middle school and beyond and have experience in research pedagogy--teaching how to teach. I love my work and would love to expand a helping hand. I am here for you!

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My interests include guitar (I have been playing for 25 years), writing short fiction and poetry and reading sci-fi thrillers on the side. I also love my pets.

Tutoring Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
ACCUPLACER Language Use
ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
ACCUPLACER WritePlacer
Admissions
College Application Essays
College English
Creative Writing
Dissertation Writing
English
Expository Writing
Fiction Writing
High School English
High School Writing
Middle School Writing
Other
Technical Writing
Test Prep
Thesis Writing
Writing