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Ivy League Professor specializing in Writing and English
Matthew F.

4.7 (10 ratings)

18 hours tutoring

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Ivy League Professor specializing in Writing and English
Ivy League Professor specializing in Writing and English
Matthew F.

4.7 (10 ratings)

18 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.7 (10 ratings)

18 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Matthew

Bio

Dear Students and Parents,

I graduated magna cum laude from Emory University in 2011. My GPA was 3.8, and I was on the Dean's list every semester. I majored in Creative Writing, with a concentration in Business and Film.

I have worked with children and adults for the past 7 years as a tutor. I have tutored English and Language Arts subjects, helping students in these areas to improve exponentially. Also, I prepared/currently prepare students for the reading, writing, and math sections...

Dear Students and Parents,

I graduated magna cum laude from Emory University in 2011. My GPA was 3.8, and I was on the Dean's list every semester. I majored in Creative Writing, with a concentration in Business and Film.

I have worked with children and adults for the past 7 years as a tutor. I have tutored English and Language Arts subjects, helping students in these areas to improve exponentially. Also, I prepared/currently prepare students for the reading, writing, and math sections of SATs/ACT, as well as the PSAT. All of the feedback I have received from adults and children has been exuberantly positive.

My goal as a tutor is to help my students to become not just proficient in the material I am teaching, but achieve mastery in the subject. I am extremely patient make sure my students have a firm grasp on the subject before moving on. Normally, I use the student's textbooks and classroom materials during our lessons. For standardized tests, I use prep books, such as Princeton Review.

Also, I truly believe the best things a tutor can do for a student are instilling them with a desire to learn, and the ability to do so on their own. Everybody learns differently. Through adaptive, creative, and encouraging study, I help my students to find the manner of learning that best suits them, so that they can use these study habits throughout their lives. In doing so, I am able to not only properly prepare students for their current courses or tests, but for their entire lives.

The following is a list of subjects I tutor: English -reading and writing, vocabulary/proofreading/grammar, literature, spelling, SAT math, SAT reading/writing, ACT English/Reading/Math, Pre-algebra, Algebra 1, geometry, probability American and World History, Elementary Math/Science, Geography, Government/Politics, Philosophy, and Microsoft Word.

All the best,

Matt

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Education

Emory University
Creative Writing
Columbia University
Masters

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Art

Film,

Film

Matt is a professional film and television writer and director. His credits include Showtime’s Billions, Netflix’s Brand New Cherry Flavor, and Apple+'s upcoming series Manhunt, in addition to a decade of independent film production experience. He is currently developing film projects with Isabel Sandoval and Rebecca Thomas as well as television projects with Sony, Conde Nast, and Ace Entertainment. He received his BA in Creative Writing and Business in Film from Emory University in 2011 and his MFA in Screenwriting from Columbia University in 2018. He has worked in almost every position in the film industry, including directing, producing, writing, editing, camera, and grip work and is well versed in the theory, history, and technical production of films. He has taught Screenwriting in Columbia University's prestigious MFA Film program since 2020.
Video Production

Video Production

I have worked in almost every position in the film industry, including directing, producing, writing, editing, camera, and grip work, as well as working for several development companies, including Green Hat Productions and Warner Brothers Studios. I also have achieved a Concentration in Film Studies and Business at Emory University, and therefore am well versed in the theory, history, and technical production of films. I have directed a plethora of short films, commercials, and music videos, all of which have won accolades and praise. I most recently finished writing/directing/producing a low budget feature shot entirely in Georgia, which is currently in post-production.

Business

Microsoft Word

Computer

Video Production,

Video Production

I have worked in almost every position in the film industry, including directing, producing, writing, editing, camera, and grip work, as well as working for several development companies, including Green Hat Productions and Warner Brothers Studios. I also have achieved a Concentration in Film Studies and Business at Emory University, and therefore am well versed in the theory, history, and technical production of films. I have directed a plethora of short films, commercials, and music videos, all of which have won accolades and praise. I most recently finished writing/directing/producing a low budget feature shot entirely in Georgia, which is currently in post-production.
Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

Grammar, Microsoft Word, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have worked with students of all ages, many of which have been in K-6th. Part of my training to tutor students at the high-school and middle school level for the Academic Counseling Department (at my high school, Christian Brothers Academy, one of the top prep schools in the country) was to go to my elementary school and provide tutoring for students who needed help. At Van Buren Elementary, in Baldwinsville, NY, I aided in helping students in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade prepare for their subjects, for middle school, as well learn the study habits they would require to succeed at the high school level. I also tutored my sister through her time in k-6th, as she had difficulty developing good study skills.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

One of the key components of my tutoring philosophy is a belief that all students learn differently. I have helped all my students in the past develop study skills that work for them individually, and have allowed them to succeed in their subjects where they might not have been able to previously. I usually like to start with discovering what each student enjoys, or what they feel they are best at, and investigating into how they learned to achieve in that area. This way, we can figure out the best way to apply that type of learning to other subjects, mainly those in school. I spent 3 years in high school helping my peers and those in grades below me practice good study and test taking skills through a program developed by my Academic Counseling Department at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, NY, one of the top prep schools in the country. I have utilized the skills I learned in that situation throughout all of my tutoring. I was also requested by my varsity baseball coach at Emory University to tutor fellow players in study skills, helping them to achieve the grades they needed to participate in a varsity sport.
Elementary Math, Elementary Science, Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

Writing,

Writing

Matt Fennell is a professional film and television writer and director. His credits include Showtime’s Billions, Netflix’s Brand New Cherry Flavor, and Apple+'s upcoming series Manhunt, in addition to a decade of independent film production experience. He is currently developing film projects with Isabel Sandoval and Rebecca Thomas as well as television projects with Sony, Conde Nast, and Ace Entertainment. He received his BA in Creative Writing and Business in Film from Emory University in 2011 and his MFA in Screenwriting from Columbia University in 2018. He has worked in almost every position in the film industry, including directing, producing, writing, editing, camera, and grip work and is well versed in the theory, history, and technical production of films. He has taught Screenwriting in Columbia University's prestigious MFA Film program since 2020.
ACT English, ACT Reading, English, Grammar, Literature, Proofreading, Reading, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary

History

American History, Geography, Government & Politics, Philosophy, World History

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have worked with students of all ages, many of which have been in K-6th. Part of my training to tutor students at the high-school and middle school level for the Academic Counseling Department (at my high school, Christian Brothers Academy, one of the top prep schools in the country) was to go to my elementary school and provide tutoring for students who needed help. At Van Buren Elementary, in Baldwinsville, NY, I aided in helping students in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade prepare for their subjects, for middle school, as well learn the study habits they would require to succeed at the high school level. I also tutored my sister through her time in k-6th, as she had difficulty developing good study skills.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

One of the key components of my tutoring philosophy is a belief that all students learn differently. I have helped all my students in the past develop study skills that work for them individually, and have allowed them to succeed in their subjects where they might not have been able to previously. I usually like to start with discovering what each student enjoys, or what they feel they are best at, and investigating into how they learned to achieve in that area. This way, we can figure out the best way to apply that type of learning to other subjects, mainly those in school. I spent 3 years in high school helping my peers and those in grades below me practice good study and test taking skills through a program developed by my Academic Counseling Department at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, NY, one of the top prep schools in the country. I have utilized the skills I learned in that situation throughout all of my tutoring. I was also requested by my varsity baseball coach at Emory University to tutor fellow players in study skills, helping them to achieve the grades they needed to participate in a varsity sport.
Writing,

Writing

Matt Fennell is a professional film and television writer and director. His credits include Showtime’s Billions, Netflix’s Brand New Cherry Flavor, and Apple+'s upcoming series Manhunt, in addition to a decade of independent film production experience. He is currently developing film projects with Isabel Sandoval and Rebecca Thomas as well as television projects with Sony, Conde Nast, and Ace Entertainment. He received his BA in Creative Writing and Business in Film from Emory University in 2011 and his MFA in Screenwriting from Columbia University in 2018. He has worked in almost every position in the film industry, including directing, producing, writing, editing, camera, and grip work and is well versed in the theory, history, and technical production of films. He has taught Screenwriting in Columbia University's prestigious MFA Film program since 2020.
Algebra 1, English, Prealgebra, Reading, SAT Math, SAT Reading, Spelling

Math

ACT Math, Algebra 1, Prealgebra, Probability, SAT Math

Most Popular

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have worked with students of all ages, many of which have been in K-6th. Part of my training to tutor students at the high-school and middle school level for the Academic Counseling Department (at my high school, Christian Brothers Academy, one of the top prep schools in the country) was to go to my elementary school and provide tutoring for students who needed help. At Van Buren Elementary, in Baldwinsville, NY, I aided in helping students in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade prepare for their subjects, for middle school, as well learn the study habits they would require to succeed at the high school level. I also tutored my sister through her time in k-6th, as she had difficulty developing good study skills.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

One of the key components of my tutoring philosophy is a belief that all students learn differently. I have helped all my students in the past develop study skills that work for them individually, and have allowed them to succeed in their subjects where they might not have been able to previously. I usually like to start with discovering what each student enjoys, or what they feel they are best at, and investigating into how they learned to achieve in that area. This way, we can figure out the best way to apply that type of learning to other subjects, mainly those in school. I spent 3 years in high school helping my peers and those in grades below me practice good study and test taking skills through a program developed by my Academic Counseling Department at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, NY, one of the top prep schools in the country. I have utilized the skills I learned in that situation throughout all of my tutoring. I was also requested by my varsity baseball coach at Emory University to tutor fellow players in study skills, helping them to achieve the grades they needed to participate in a varsity sport.
Writing,

Writing

Matt Fennell is a professional film and television writer and director. His credits include Showtime’s Billions, Netflix’s Brand New Cherry Flavor, and Apple+'s upcoming series Manhunt, in addition to a decade of independent film production experience. He is currently developing film projects with Isabel Sandoval and Rebecca Thomas as well as television projects with Sony, Conde Nast, and Ace Entertainment. He received his BA in Creative Writing and Business in Film from Emory University in 2011 and his MFA in Screenwriting from Columbia University in 2018. He has worked in almost every position in the film industry, including directing, producing, writing, editing, camera, and grip work and is well versed in the theory, history, and technical production of films. He has taught Screenwriting in Columbia University's prestigious MFA Film program since 2020.
Algebra 1, English, Prealgebra, Reading

Other

Study Skills,

Study Skills

One of the key components of my tutoring philosophy is a belief that all students learn differently. I have helped all my students in the past develop study skills that work for them individually, and have allowed them to succeed in their subjects where they might not have been able to previously. I usually like to start with discovering what each student enjoys, or what they feel they are best at, and investigating into how they learned to achieve in that area. This way, we can figure out the best way to apply that type of learning to other subjects, mainly those in school. I spent 3 years in high school helping my peers and those in grades below me practice good study and test taking skills through a program developed by my Academic Counseling Department at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, NY, one of the top prep schools in the country. I have utilized the skills I learned in that situation throughout all of my tutoring. I was also requested by my varsity baseball coach at Emory University to tutor fellow players in study skills, helping them to achieve the grades they needed to participate in a varsity sport.
Geography, Government & Politics, Philosophy

Science

Philosophy

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

One of the key components of my tutoring philosophy is a belief that all students learn differently. I have helped all my students in the past develop study skills that work for them individually, and have allowed them to succeed in their subjects where they might not have been able to previously. I usually like to start with discovering what each student enjoys, or what they feel they are best at, and investigating into how they learned to achieve in that area. This way, we can figure out the best way to apply that type of learning to other subjects, mainly those in school. I spent 3 years in high school helping my peers and those in grades below me practice good study and test taking skills through a program developed by my Academic Counseling Department at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, NY, one of the top prep schools in the country. I have utilized the skills I learned in that situation throughout all of my tutoring. I was also requested by my varsity baseball coach at Emory University to tutor fellow players in study skills, helping them to achieve the grades they needed to participate in a varsity sport.

Sports/Recreation

Baseball

Baseball

I was a member of numerous successful baseball programs throughout high school (both varsity and summer leagues) and spent 3 years as a catcher playing Division 3 baseball at Emory University. I have played and have expertise at every position, including pitching, and was an excellent hitter throughout my career.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I have worked with students of all ages, many of which have been in K-6th. Part of my training to tutor students at the high-school and middle school level for the Academic Counseling Department (at my high school, Christian Brothers Academy, one of the top prep schools in the country) was to go to my elementary school and provide tutoring for students who needed help. At Van Buren Elementary, in Baldwinsville, NY, I aided in helping students in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade prepare for their subjects, for middle school, as well learn the study habits they would require to succeed at the high school level. I also tutored my sister through her time in k-6th, as she had difficulty developing good study skills.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

One of the key components of my tutoring philosophy is a belief that all students learn differently. I have helped all my students in the past develop study skills that work for them individually, and have allowed them to succeed in their subjects where they might not have been able to previously. I usually like to start with discovering what each student enjoys, or what they feel they are best at, and investigating into how they learned to achieve in that area. This way, we can figure out the best way to apply that type of learning to other subjects, mainly those in school. I spent 3 years in high school helping my peers and those in grades below me practice good study and test taking skills through a program developed by my Academic Counseling Department at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, NY, one of the top prep schools in the country. I have utilized the skills I learned in that situation throughout all of my tutoring. I was also requested by my varsity baseball coach at Emory University to tutor fellow players in study skills, helping them to achieve the grades they needed to participate in a varsity sport.
Writing,

Writing

Matt Fennell is a professional film and television writer and director. His credits include Showtime’s Billions, Netflix’s Brand New Cherry Flavor, and Apple+'s upcoming series Manhunt, in addition to a decade of independent film production experience. He is currently developing film projects with Isabel Sandoval and Rebecca Thomas as well as television projects with Sony, Conde Nast, and Ace Entertainment. He received his BA in Creative Writing and Business in Film from Emory University in 2011 and his MFA in Screenwriting from Columbia University in 2018. He has worked in almost every position in the film industry, including directing, producing, writing, editing, camera, and grip work and is well versed in the theory, history, and technical production of films. He has taught Screenwriting in Columbia University's prestigious MFA Film program since 2020.
Algebra 1, Reading, SAT Math

Test Preparation

ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, PSAT, SAT Math, SAT Reading, SAT Writing

Ratings and Reviews

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Very good with both kids.

We chose Matt because of his proximity to our house, flexibility, being an Emory student (I am an alumnus) and reviews by others. We have been very pleased with his ability to relate well to both of our children. Our son is a tough one to get to focus once school is out for the day. He is six and would rather being playing once at home. Matt shows extreme patience with him but doesn't let him get away with the distractions he tries to create. Our daughter seems determined to complete her work for each session. I think Matt is pleasant, punctual, well prepared, has good assignments to give to each child, and follows up well. We bought a block after his first visit!

Renee, 16 lessons with Matthew
Hourly Rate: $100
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