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John: Oshawa tutor

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I specialize in helping students strengthen research and communication skills. I provide expertise in Government, English, History, Philosophy, Debate, Public Speaking, Writing, and Standardized Testing (especially SAT, GRE, and LSAT).

I have 6 years of teaching and tutoring experience in classrooms, online, and in one-on-one settings. Additionally, I have experience working in the Department of Justice.

My educational background includes a Bowdoin College BA in Government and Philosophy, Oxford University Visiting Student Year in Philosophy, Politics, Economics (PPE), and London School of Economics MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy.

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John’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Bowdoin College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Political Science and Government

Graduate Degree: london school of economics - Master of Fine Arts, Philosophy

Hobbies

I especially enjoy basketball, cars, and jazz music. I'm fortunate to have coached youth and college basketball, worked as a car salesman, and played the piano and trombone in jazz groups.

Tutoring Subjects
Admissions
Business
College Application Essays
College English
Economics
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
Essay Editing
Government
Graduate Test Prep
GRE Analytical Writing
GRE Verbal
High School Economics
High School Government
High School Writing
LSAT Argumentative Writing
LSAT Logical Reasoning
Middle School
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Social Studies
Middle School Writing
Other
Public Speaking
Reading
SAT Writing and Language
Social Studies
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Test Prep
Writing