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College Prof for AP Lang & Lit, Common App, and Academic Essays
Michael G.

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I teach at the University of North Carolina, where I specialize in academic writing, creative writing, and literature. Before coming to UNC, I taught at the University of Houston and the University of Miami. In addition, I scored the AP Language exam for seven years. I can teach English and history to high school and college level students, but I'm also interested in working with non-traditional students. I've worked for years with students on their college entrance essays and personal...

I teach at the University of North Carolina, where I specialize in academic writing, creative writing, and literature. Before coming to UNC, I taught at the University of Houston and the University of Miami. In addition, I scored the AP Language exam for seven years. I can teach English and history to high school and college level students, but I'm also interested in working with non-traditional students. I've worked for years with students on their college entrance essays and personal statements. In addition, I enjoy helping students discover their creative writing skills (I'm a published novelist and screenwriter).

I've taught to all sorts of students, from first generation college kids to the children of politicians. I even once taught a Prince from a country that shall remain unnamed. Yet my approach to each student, no matter their background, is relatively consistent. It isn't experience that determines a successful student, but their willingness to engage with the material and try to make it relevant to their daily life. I hope to help my clients take that next step towards a greater understanding of the material. I also hope that they gain a sort of power over the subject that makes them curious about what comes afterward.

Finally, I like to spend a lot of time talking to my clients, working through the psychology of their academic concerns. This is especially true with writing. Often clients just need to be talked through the writing process in order to see that it isn't a lack of talent holding them back, but a wrong step in the process of composing.

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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I am a creative writing professor at a major public university, where I teach both fiction and nonfiction writing. In addition, I’ve published two well-reviewed novels, along with dozens of essays and short stories.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

For 23 years I’ve taught all sorts of essay writing at major universities. I help students with AP Lang, AP Lit, and APUSH, along with college students completing any number of essay assignments from first-year writing to theses.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I teach creative writing at a major public university and I have published two novels along with a dozen short stories. I have an MFA in fiction writing as well.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I've taught academic writing and public speaking for 17 years. In my classes, students learn professional speaking techniques, along with how to create and perform podcasts and video essays.
American History
English
Literature
Social Studies
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Extremely Helpful

Michael helped me improve my essay writing a lot. He is extremely efficient in giving me comments to enhance my writing. I’ve had several lessons with him, and they’ve all been very productive. Thank you Michael!

Alicia, 5 lessons with Michael

Very knowledgeable and insightful

Michael was very helpful in helping me increase my AP Lang FRQ score. He knew exactly what I needed to improve just by reading my essays and provided me with very insightful tips to help me perform better.

David, 3 lessons with Michael

Outstanding tutor!

My son is learning so much from Michael for AP Lang exam. He is providing great exam strategies and gives excellent feedback!

Stacey, 3 lessons with Michael

Knowledgeable, patient -- very happy with Michael

Michael was so smart and insightful -- he figured out my son's sticking point within a couple of minutes and immediately addressed it -- so my kid was doing an exercise and getting feedback in real time in his very first tutoring session!

CATHERINE, 17 lessons with Michael

wonderful tutor!

Michael has been a godsend for my son in AP Lang and with his college essays this past year. He is highly qualified, very patient, and willing to get down to his level. He has improved his writing and reading comprehension so much and given him greater confidence in the subject. We cannot recommend him enough!!

Ruby, 29 lessons with Michael

Great tutor

Michael has been an amazing writing tutor for my twins patient and knowledgeable and always kind I would recommend him to anyone looking for extra help for their high school student

Sarah, 99 lessons with Michael

Great Help

He gives constructive feedback on written work and teaches how to structure future writing. He’s knowledgeable about the AP Language test but his focus isn’t just on that but how to be a better overall writer.

Laurel, 7 lessons with Michael

Great Help

He gives constructive feedback on written work and teaches how to structure future writing. He’s knowledgeable about the AP Language test but his focus isn’t just on that but how to be a better overall writer.

Laurel, 7 lessons with Michael

Insightful advice offered with earnest care

Michael helped me work through presentation ideas, and took the time to listen to what I had to say. He not only taught me key ideas, he also offered me his own insights into how I could improve my project. I'll seek his help again!

Brian, 1 lesson with Michael
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