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Dartmouth M.A. 2023/Writer/Natl. Merit Finalist with 25 Yrs Experience
Michael W.

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I am a Master's candidate in an interdisciplinary liberal arts program at Dartmouth College, concentrating in Creative Writing, anticipated completion, summer 2023, GPA 4.0, including an exchange program at Oxford in English Literature. Prior to undertaking this program, I ran the regular English track for a rigorous college preparatory yeshiva in Riverdale, where I was faculty advisor for the literary magazine, launched the yeshiva's first ever SAT prep class and Speech and Drama Club, and...

I am a Master's candidate in an interdisciplinary liberal arts program at Dartmouth College, concentrating in Creative Writing, anticipated completion, summer 2023, GPA 4.0, including an exchange program at Oxford in English Literature. Prior to undertaking this program, I ran the regular English track for a rigorous college preparatory yeshiva in Riverdale, where I was faculty advisor for the literary magazine, launched the yeshiva's first ever SAT prep class and Speech and Drama Club, and ran biology and physics tutorials. I'm a cum laude graduate of Washington University in St. Louis' English program, a widely published cultural critic, essayist and profile writer for New York and national newspapers, magazines and blogs, and a produced playwright who worked for many years as a taxonomist and analyst in the charitable sector. I was a National Merit Finalist. I bring not only expertise to the study of ELA, grammar, literature, reading comprehension, vocabulary and linguistics, but also a passionate commitment to the rigorous craft involved in writing and the process of unlocking a student's creative essence. I will not only help you improve--I'll help you discover the joy in uncovering the mysteries of this remarkably vibrant and versatile language. Please contact me for further information, available anytime to discuss your needs

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(Graduated) Washington University in St. Louis
English, cum laude
Dartmouth College (2023)
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English

English

I am the Co-Lead Teacher of an unusually rigorous yeshiva's English department, a cum laude graduate of Washington University in St. Louis' prestigious English program, a one-time National Merit Finalist and a widely published cultural critic, essayist and profile writer for New York and national newspapers, magazines and blogs, as well as a produced playwright. I bring not only expertise to the study of ELA, grammar, literature, reading comprehension, vocabulary and linguistics, but also serious passion, a deep sense of craft and creative inspiration to the study of writing itself. I will not only help you improve--I'll help you discover the joy in uncovering the mysteries of this remarkably vibrant and versatile language.
Grammar

Grammar

As the the Co-Lead Teacher of an unusually rigorous yeshiva's English department, I establish student grasp of grammatical concepts as essential to fluency in English, spending a significant stretch of the introductory semester of grades 9-11 on a comprehensive overview, exploring its intricacies and establishing student facility through repetition and drills. I’ve been recognized for my unerring attention to grammar in my professional roles, including my longtime editorial/analyst position at the Foundation Center, and in my publishing roles, including my recent editorship at online arts magazine Neon Signs and a proofreading stint at Spin Magazine early in my career. I’m a cum laude graduate of Washington University in St. Louis' prestigious English program, a one-time National Merit Finalist and a widely published cultural critic, essayist and profile writer for New York and national newspapers, magazines and blogs, as well as a produced playwright. I will not only help you improve—I’ll help you discover the joy in uncovering the mysteries of this remarkably vibrant and versatile language.
Literature

Literature

I was a very early reader, and literature has had a profound impact on my life since early childhood, which only intensified later on, after transformative classes exploring postmodernist writers in Comparative Literature and the subtleties of Shakespeare, as part of my experience as a cum laude graduate of Washington University in St. Louis' prestigious English program. As the Co-Lead Teacher of an unusually rigorous yeshiva's English department, I've led my students on brisk, penetrating analysis of many works of short fiction, illuminating not only what questions to consider, but also encouraging appreciation and the catharsis that can come from deeper understanding of and connection to the literary canon. I'm a one-time National Merit Finalist and a widely published cultural critic, essayist and profile writer for New York and national newspapers, magazines and blogs, as well as a produced playwright.
Proofreading

Proofreading

As a significant ongoing facet of my more-than 20 year stint as a philanthropic analyst at the Foundation Center, I proofread the texts for the annual grants given by U.S. foundations, as well as the Center's widely read blog, PhilanTopic, and was frequently professionally recognized for my rigorous standard of accuracy. During this time, I began my involvement in magazine editorial, proofreading at Spin Magazine and elsewhere, most recently as Co-Editor of an online arts magazine.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

As a philanthropic sector expert, middle and high school teacher, Marist College lecturer, arts educator and extensively trained actor, I have spent a substantial amount of time speaking, presenting, and performing in front of and leading workshops for colleagues, students and audiences. After a brief observation, I'll be able to make adjustments to your posture, vocal projection, articulation, tone and energy that will transform not only the way your presentations are perceived, but how you feel about them innately. Given my rigorous background as not only an English teacher but a writer widely published in New York and national newspapers, magazines and blogs, I'll be able to help refine and tailor the written aspects of your presentations, as well.
Reading

Reading

Reading is one of the great passions of my life, and my keen interest in writing, whether my daily exhaustive read of the New York Times, my constant juggling of both fiction and non-fiction books, screenplays, plays, blogs and beyond has without a doubt been a salutary influence on my own writing work. I bring this wellspring of enthusiasm to my work as Co-Lead Teacher of an unusually rigorous yeshiva's English department, where I lead my students in close analysis of a variety of texts, ranging from short fiction to memoir to essay to rhetoric to Shakespeare to journalism. I'm a cum laude graduate of Washington University in St. Louis' prestigious English program and a one-time National Merit Finalist. It's my sincere intention to help you discover the joy in uncovering the mysteries of this remarkably vibrant and versatile language.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

As Co-Lead Teacher of an unusually rigorous yeshiva's English department, I have made reading comprehension a central focus, whether the given assignment involves literature, rhetoric, research or journalism, including a particular focus on SAT Reading, and previously led SAT Reading and other test prep efforts at Success Prep study center in Queens. I was a National Merit Finalist without any test prep support, a cum laude graduate of Washington University in St. Louis' prestigious English program, and am an absolutely voracious, omnivorous reader in all genres and disciplines.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

A National Merit Finalist without any test prep support, I am the Co-Lead Teacher of an unusually rigorous yeshiva's English department, where I mentor students on not only the SAT Writing section, but a variety of related tests, and previously worked as a test prep instructor at Success Prep study center in Queens, where SAT Writing was also a focus of my tutoring and instruction. Along the way, I served as poetry judge for the Random House college scholarship competition. I'm a cum laude graduate of Washington University in St. Louis' prestigious English program and a widely published cultural critic, essayist and profile writer for New York and national newspapers, magazines and blogs, as well as a produced playwright.
Spelling

Spelling

A perennial spelling bee champ at the highly competitive public and private schools, I attended during my childhood in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, I excelled at aptitude tests with zero test prep support and am currently the Co-Lead Teacher of an unusually rigorous yeshiva's English department, a role which demands I relentlessly correct student spelling. Along the way I've often been relied upon for my spelling exactitude, as part of my longtime editorial/analyst role at the Foundation Center, and in editorial positions in publishing, including my recent editorship at an online arts magazine, and a proofreading stint at Spin Magazine earlier in my career. I’m a cum laude graduate of Washington University in St. Louis' prestigious English program and a one-time National Merit Finalist.
SSAT

SSAT

Following a scholastic and academic career highlighted by my strong performance on aptitude tests--I was a National Merit Finalist, among other scores, which led me to an ongoing relationship with Johns Hopkins' famed Center for Talented Youth in middle and high school, and ultimately a cum laude degree from Washington University in St. Louis' prestigious English program, scoring 760/740/690 on an earlier version of the GREs--I've worked as an educator with a frequent focus on test prep, including the SHSAT, as part of my work as the Co-Lead Teacher of an unusually rigorous yeshiva's English department, and also at the Success Prep study center in Queens.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Vocabulary building is an essential component of the study of literature in my curricula as the the Co-Lead Teacher of an unusually rigorous yeshiva's English department. During my academic history as a cum laude graduate of Washington University in St. Louis' prestigious English program, National Merit Finalist and alum of Johns Hopkins' famed Center for Talent Youth and in my substantial experience as a writer, I've consistently been a voracious reader, frequently submerged in the dictionary, and a passionate written correspondent. To me, words are not only powerful but in fact indispensable as part of the constant communication and dialogue building we do as professional colleagues, as well as in our personal lives, often dismissed but as vital as ever.
Writing

Writing

As the the Co-Lead Teacher of an unusually rigorous yeshiva's English department, I make writing a significant focus of my curriculum, including literary analysis, rhetoric and journal and creative writing--I also oversee the student literary magazine. I'm a cum laude graduate of Washington University in St. Louis' prestigious English program and a widely published cultural critic, essayist and profile writer for New York and national newspapers, magazines and blogs, as well as a produced playwright. I have also been a guest artist in playwriting in NYC schools, a guest lecturer in writing at Marist College, and a poetry judge for the Random House college scholarship competition. I bring serious passion, a deep sense of craft and creative inspiration to the study of writing itself. I will not only help you improve--I'll help you discover the joy in uncovering the mysteries of this remarkably vibrant and versatile language.
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