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Published author and Ivy grad who leads with intellect and compassion
John Paul B.

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TL;DR: Published author, producer, and Ivy League graduate offering personalized tutoring in writing, English, French, history, math, and media studies, drawing on a thirty-year career spanning feature films, international communications, and political analysis. Committed to helping students fully access their own intelligence, sharpen critical thinking skills, and express themselves with clarity and confidence. 

I specialize in English writing, reading, and literature at all levels. My...

TL;DR: Published author, producer, and Ivy League graduate offering personalized tutoring in writing, English, French, history, math, and media studies, drawing on a thirty-year career spanning feature films, international communications, and political analysis. Committed to helping students fully access their own intelligence, sharpen critical thinking skills, and express themselves with clarity and confidence. 

I specialize in English writing, reading, and literature at all levels. My goal is to help students develop the skills and confidence to express themselves effectively, whether in the form of a school essay, a college application, a presentation, or a personal statement.

I'm also comfortable supporting students in all elementary and middle school subjects, including math, if you are looking for general academic support for your child rather than specialized guidance in a single subject.

My professional work includes screenwriting, political journalism, corporate communications, and speechwriting. I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University with a B.A. in Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) and am proficient in six languages altogether. As a writer in the film industry I've collaborated with five Academy Award nominees, including three winners. I have taught in classroom settings in both the US and in Ireland. I bring this depth and range of experience to my tutoring.

For the past ten years, I’ve tutored my daughter and a number of her friends to success in subjects ranging from English and French to math and physics. Now that she’s sixteen and no longer needs my help, I’m eager to continue helping other kids to build confidence and excel academically.

I pride myself on being a patient and compassionate teacher and am committed to helping students of all backgrounds and abilities. I bring a deep well of professional experience, intellectual rigor, and personalized care to every session. If you work with me, I guarantee that you will receive exceptional value for your investment.


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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I am a published author and have been writing fiction and non-fiction professionally in a wide range of genres and forms for more than twenty years. As a screenwriter, I specialize in story-development and have collaborated with five Academy Award nominees, including three winners.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I'm a published author of books about politics in the US. As a ghostwriter, I've written many magazine articles, op-eds, and sponsored content. All of this work places a premium on the ability to develop a clear and persuasive argument.
French

French

native speaker since the age of four; lived in Paris for seven years; lived in Brussels for four years.
ACT English
ACT Reading
Algebra 1
American History
Art History
Elementary Math
English
Geography
Government & Politics
Literature
Political Science
Proofreading
Reading
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
Social Studies
Vocabulary
World History
Writing
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