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During my graduate program, I directed a creative research lab specializing in cutting-edge inclusive student development and contemporary program design.

Though classically trained as a fiction writer, I often found myself guiding peers through academic writing assignments, then professional writing opportunities. I'm always looking forward to seeing each student succeed as we tackle new assignments to eclipse our learning goals.

Specializations include Essay Writing/ Composition, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Undergraduate/ Graduate level Composition.

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Matthew’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Graduate Degree: Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Hobbies

-Table-Top RPGs and TTRPG Writing! -Film, Television, and Interactive Media -Managing Seemingly Unwieldly Projects *Currently Reading: Rafael Frumkin and LOTS of Neil Gaiman

Tutoring Subjects
Admissions
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
CLEP Prep
CLEP College Composition
CLEP English Literature
College Application Essays
College English
Creative Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing
Fiction Writing
High School English
Introduction to Fiction
Literature
Other
Poetry
Poetry
Reading Comprehension Class
Short Story Fairytales
Spelling, Grammar, and Writing Skills Class
Technical Writing
Test Prep
Writing