Erik: Westminster tutor
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I am a graduate student and PhD candidate at York University in Toronto, with a BA in English Literature (minor: psychology) from Toronto Metropolitan University, and an MA from York University. I also have 9 years of experience as a teaching assistant in undergraduate courses at York University, working with students taking their foundational humanities courses as part of their undergraduate degrees. The courses I most enjoy focus on developing critical reading and writing skills using the history of literature and culture as our subject matter - from ancient Greece and Rome, medieval and early modern Europe, to the 19th and 20th centuries. I am experienced in working in groups of up to 25 students and one-on-one where we discuss and review course content, explore historical texts and ideas, and practice essay and exam writing skills. Traveling is a favorite hobby of mine, and I have fond memories of studying the Italian Renaissance up close in Florence, learning German in Konstanz, and taking in the history and culture in Mexico City and Coyoacan.
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Graduate Degree: York University - Master of Science, Humanities
Graduate Degree: York University - Doctor of Science, Humanities
In my spare time, I enjoy practicing Muay Thai, podcasting about literature and philosophy, listening to audiobooks, and biking around the city.
- Academic Coaching
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Adult Literacy
- Ancient and Medieval Heritage
- AP Art History
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP European History
- British Literature
- Classics
- College English
- College Level American Literature
- College World History
- Comparative Literature
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- ESL/ELL
- Essay Editing
- European History
- Expository Writing
- French
- French 1
- French 2
- French 3
- French 4
- High School English
- High School Level American Literature
- High School Reading
- High School Writing
- History
- IB Extended Essay
- IB Literature and Performance
- Introduction to Fiction
- Languages
- Literature
- Logic
- Medieval Literature
- Middle School English
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Philosophy
- Reading
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- World Literature
- Writing