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Hi! My name is Thom, and I am an educator and artist.

I studied education and english at Appalachian State University, where I also am about to complete a MA in literature.

I have tutored and instructed across the K-12 spectrum, and at middle and high schools, for the past four years. Additionally, I tutored in high school.

I specialize in language arts, english, literature, writing, reading, history, and all humanities subjects. My strongest areas professionally are definitely in the arts-related fields of education, and I have strong experience with editing, professional writing, and poetry, all of which scaffold my personal approach to education.

I personally enjoy tutoring reading comprehension and literacy skills the most. Reading unlocks a whole world of experience and learning, and it is amazing to be a part of that experience.

I believe all students deserve an equal education and that students are the most valuable commodity we have. I am a workaholic teacher who will commit to be as available to you as possible.

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Thomas’ Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Appalachian State University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Graduate Degree: Appalachian State University - Master of Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT Verbal: 760
Hobbies

Poetry, writing, reading, watching tv, cooking, playing with my cat, hiking, running.

Tutoring Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACT English
ACT Writing
Adult Literacy
American Literature
AP Human Geography
British Literature
College English
College Level American Literature
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing
Fiction Writing
GED Prep
GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
GED Social Studies
GMAT Verbal
Graduate Test Prep
GRE Analytical Writing
GRE Verbal
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
IB Extended Essay
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Other
Phonics
Poetry
PSAT Writing Skills
Public Speaking
SAT Reading
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Tests Prep
SAT Verbal
SAT Writing and Language
Social Studies
Spelling Bee
Study Skills
Test Prep
Writing