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Fostering Accomplishment in the Humanities
Ethan S.

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Whether you are struggling in a class, dreading a deadline, or merely wish for extra academic support in the midst of this pandemic, please do not hesitate to contact me! I am a New Yorker, Bibliophile, and Byzantinist, as well as an alumnus of the University of Edinburgh and the University of St. Andrews, where I received an MSc with Distinction in Byzantine Studies and a B.A. in Medieval History, and will shortly be commencing my doctorate at Simon Fraser University.

Being a relatively...

Whether you are struggling in a class, dreading a deadline, or merely wish for extra academic support in the midst of this pandemic, please do not hesitate to contact me! I am a New Yorker, Bibliophile, and Byzantinist, as well as an alumnus of the University of Edinburgh and the University of St. Andrews, where I received an MSc with Distinction in Byzantine Studies and a B.A. in Medieval History, and will shortly be commencing my doctorate at Simon Fraser University.

Being a relatively recent graduate, I believe I can help those navigating the oft-confusing terrain of the college admissions process to present themselves in the best light to the institutions to which they intend to apply, as well as assist with coursework. Moreover, I understand firsthand the impact which Covid-19 and the switch to remote learning has had on students performance, and hope to offer my services and academic support where I may.

I originally had a background in creative writing (having written plays, poetry, short stories, and parts of a novel) and am a lover of the English language in general. On a more prosaic note, however, I consistently achieved marks of 95% and above in the verbal sections of standardized tests such as the SAT and GRE, and am a practiced and expert essayist due to my background as a historian. Additionally, I am an excellent copyeditor.

In addition to my training in the field and a wide scope of knowledge of history and historiography in general, I believe that it is my enthusiasm for the subject which makes me most qualified to kindle such enthusiasms in others. In addition to such high-minded concerns, however, I also have an experientially-based understanding of the ways in which historical writing is presented in an academic setting, and what is expected of students.

Whether you are struggling in a class, dreading a deadline, or merely wish for extra academic support in the midst of this pandemic, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Education

University of St. Andrews, Scotland
Medieval History
MA, The University of Edinburgh (UK)
Masters
PhD, Simon Fraser University
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American History

American History

I have a Bachelors with high merit in Medieval History from the University of St. Andrews, and a Masters with Distinction in Late Antique, Byzantine, and Islamic Studies from the University of Edinburgh. I will begin my doctoral studies at Simon Fraser University this coming autumn.
English

English

I have an extensive background in both expository and creative writing, and am a lifelong lover of the English language.
European History

European History

I have a Bachelors with high merit in Medieval History from the University of St. Andrews, and a Masters with Distinction in Late Antique, Byzantine, and Islamic Studies from the University of Edinburgh. I will shortly begin my doctoral studies at the Stavros Niarchos Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University.
Proofreading

Proofreading

In my years as a student I developed excellent copyediting and proofreading skills in conjunction with my writing ability. I often proofread and edited essays for friends whose command of English (or command of an an academic register of English), was not all that it might be.
World History

World History

I have a Bachelors in Medieval History from the University of St. Andrews where I graduated with high merit, and a Masters with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh in Late Antique, Byzantine, and Islamic Studies, and will begin my doctorate at Simon Fraser University this coming autumn.
Writing

Writing

I have always been a writer. My original background was in creative writing. Indeed, I have written and directed several plays, written poems and shorts stories, and even much of a novel. I intended to pursue a career in the area but I opted to pursue my vocation as an historian. Through my historical work I honed my skills in expository writing, though these skills do not solely apply to historical work, and might just as easily benefit work of any other kind.
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Art History
Geography
Grammar
Literature
SAT Reading
Vocabulary

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Incredible

A couple of weeks ago, I reached out to Ethan seeking help with a short story assignment. Though I am an avid writer, I had little experience with short story writing and I knew that I needed another set of eyes to help elevate my prose to the next level. To keep a long story short, Ethan went above and beyond the call of duty. He went through multiple drafts of my writing to help me turn my work from good to great. Whenever I had a question about a specific detail of the assignment or an inquiry about scheduling another meeting, Ethan always got back to me at lightning speed. I’m an A student with a knack for writing, and I can honestly say that Ethan and I churned out some of my best writing ever over a relatively short period of time! Ethan’s knowledge of the subject and passion for the written word is unmatched, and I couldn’t be prouder of the quality of work he and I were able to produce. I know my writing wouldn’t have been as strong or captivating had I not reached out to Ethan, and I look forward to continuing to work with Ethan to improve my writing skills, diction, and ultimately elevate my verbal game. If you are looking to do the same, then look no further than Ethan!

Tom, 3 lessons with Ethan

Patient tutor

My birds were screaming a lot during our session and Ethan was tolerant of this distraction, which could be avoided in the future if I were to move my computer to another location.

Sally, 2 lessons with Ethan

Ethan was accommodating and so helpful!

I worked weeks on an essay and rewrote it a few times. Things weren't coming together for me and I was so frustrated. I have a learning disability and get cognitive overload easily. I lost all confidence but Ethan was so helpful. He reviewed my essay, helped me organize it so it flowed better, and made suggestions on how to reword sentences that were unclear.

Genevieve, 4 lessons with Ethan

Super Knowledgeable and Friendly

We went over the articles from one of my class today. Ethan was able to break down what were important and explain it to me in much simple way. He made the session fun and unfold effortlessly. I am looking forward to out next lessons.

Nirut, 3 lessons with Ethan

A Patient and Knowledgeable Professional!

Ethan was very patient with Jake and sparked his interest in writing by connecting his interests with the lesson. The first thing my son did after he completed Ethan's class was tell me how much he enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next class! Thank you Ethan!

Tracy, 10 lessons with Ethan

Knowledgeable Tutor

Ethan is a great tutor for lit&comp. He helped me with my metaphor writing. And he is very knowledgeable, he has strong vocabularies that can be used in an essay!

Tracy, 1 lesson with Ethan

Saved my life !

Ethan has been an excellent help in assisting me with an extremely hard rhetorical criticism course. He is very patient and knowledgeable and he helps you spark excellent brainstorming ideas. I will definitely use him again!

Lauren , 8 lessons with Ethan

Ethan was knowledgeable and patient

Ethan helped me with my graduate essay and he did a thorough job. He proofread, edit and made sure that my original ideas flow better. You can tell he is passionate about what he is doing and I will book another session with him soon.

Eloide, 5 lessons with Ethan
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