PhD Student Experienced in Humanities, Writing, and GRE

Andrew P.

Hi there! I’m Andrew. I have received three degrees in higher education (BA in Religion and Classics summa cum laude, M.Div., and MTS) and am currently pursuing my doctorate. My work revolves around my love of ancient history, religious studies, and languages. Teaching and sharing exciting ideas with others have always supplied the fuel for my academic journey. In college, I regularly found myself organizing study sessions or sitting down with classmates to go over material one-on-one. My heart leapt when I saw the spark of fresh insight in my peers’ eyes! I hope to bring that same spark to my students on this platform as well.

I spent 3 years as a college writing tutor, which provided me with regular formal trainings and experience helping projects ranging from the natural sciences to the humanities. This work also involved helping students who spoke English as a second language or who had writing projects for things beyond courses, like for medical school applications. Many sessions were one-and-done, with students looking for some quick help on a term paper. This format allowed me to develop methods for getting concrete learning results fast, even in a single, half-hour session.

Additionally, I have 2 years of experience as a graduate instructor in a humanities context. I have taught small groups (8–12 students each) in weekly classes designed to review and clarify course material. These students presented a range of needs: some felt comfortable with the material and were looking to press further into their studies while others wanted help keeping up. In each case, I took time to hear where my students were at and what they cared about so that I could show them achievable next steps on their unique learning journeys.

In sum, my tutoring approach is individual-focused, structured, and—most of all—enjoyable! I look forward to hearing from prospective students and to learning how I may be able to help them achieve their learning goals.