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Tutor specializing in literature, criticism, and linguistics
Mikey P.

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Hi, I'm Mikey! I graduated from San Francisco State University with B.A.s in Linguistics and in Comparative & World Literature and a Master's in Comparative and world literature. While working on my grad program, I was able to secure a position as a Graduate Instructor for an introductory Humanities course at SFSU, so I have experience teaching in a classroom setting at an undergraduate level. Prior to that, I spent three years as a Teacher's Assistant in and introductory Linguistics course...

Hi, I'm Mikey! I graduated from San Francisco State University with B.A.s in Linguistics and in Comparative & World Literature and a Master's in Comparative and world literature. While working on my grad program, I was able to secure a position as a Graduate Instructor for an introductory Humanities course at SFSU, so I have experience teaching in a classroom setting at an undergraduate level. Prior to that, I spent three years as a Teacher's Assistant in and introductory Linguistics course at SFSU and two years as a writing coach at Berkeley City College.
I truly love language, literature, and criticism and I aim to bring that passion to my work as a tutor. It is my belief that we learn best when the subject matter is made relevant and enjoyable to us as students. In my classroom, I strive to really get to know my students so that I can work on the best way to connect them to the subjects that they need help with.


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San Francisco State University
Linguistics
San Francisco State University
Masters

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English

English

I have been an avid reader for as long as I can remember. My Associate's degree was in English and the skills I learned in analyzing texts were helpful all the way through my graduate program. English-language literature is one of my specialties as a teacher and as a tutor.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

During my undergrad days, I worked as a writing coach at Berkeley City College. There I learned how to help students find their voice and apply it concisely and coherently to college level writing. I find that, in this work, it is most important to show students how to get their points across while keeping their tone and style intact. My time as a grad student, also, means that I have had many years of experience writing essays. So I know from first-hand experience how to shape an essay for the college level.
Grammar

Grammar

During my undergrad days, I worked as a writing coach at Berkeley City College. There I learned how to help students find their voice and apply it concisely and coherently to college level writing. I find that, in this work, it is most important to show students how to get their points across while keeping their tone and style intact.
Linguistics

Linguistics

Language is incredibly fascinating to me. I got a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, during which time I worked as a tutor for general Linguistics courses as well as a Teacher's Assistant in an introductory Linguistics course. I also volunteered as a researcher for San Francisco State University's ECOLE (Experimental & Computational Linguistic Ensemble) lab for over 5 years. I have experience with all branches of Linguistics, but my specialties are in Sociolinguistics, Syntax, and Semantics.
Literature

Literature

Literature is probably my true, great passion. During my grad program I studied literature from all around the world with an emphasis on literary analysis, literary criticism, and literary theory and a specialty in the literatures of the Caribbean. During my grad program I was also given the opportunity to teach my own introductory Humanities course where I honed my skills in the pedagogy of media including literature, visual art, and film. My love for literature of all types makes me a valuable tutor for literature courses.
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