marlan S.
- Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 ( 19.9 mi )
- Expert Poetry Tutor
- Female Age 33
- Member since: 10/2013
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $20 to $35 /hr
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On-line
In-Home
- Also Tutors: English, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Creative Writing, Composition
Poetry is one of my top subjects! Deep knowledge of poetic composition and comprehension. Undergraduate Thesis focused on 21st century Postmodern Women's Poetry.
Because of the unique style of education I have received, my idea of a great teacher is one who functions more as a mentor, working with the student through socratic dialogue and experiential exersizes. A tutor should not only help the student to progress academically in the subject area of focus, but to ignite the students passion for the subject so they will thrive independently after the sessions are over. A combination of activities geared specifically toward meeting academic goals, working through past educational blocks to develop problem-solving strategies for the student, and an ongoing exposure to culturally relevant/current happenings in the field of writing, will provide a multilayered and well rounded immersion into writing and poetics. Resect for the student and a belief in the capability of all learners are what truly set my educational practices apart.
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