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Dylan M.

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Dylan has a rich background in writing and teaching. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and French language and literature, followed by a master’s degree in English Studies with a specialization in Writing Pedagogy. He later earned a PhD in Language and Rhetoric from the University of Washington in Seattle. For nearly 20 years, Dylan has studied and taught writing, focusing on tailored support for writers of all ages and skill levels to help them develop their writing and achieve their...

Dylan has a rich background in writing and teaching. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and French language and literature, followed by a master’s degree in English Studies with a specialization in Writing Pedagogy. He later earned a PhD in Language and Rhetoric from the University of Washington in Seattle. For nearly 20 years, Dylan has studied and taught writing, focusing on tailored support for writers of all ages and skill levels to help them develop their writing and achieve their goals. For about a decade, he has also helped students prepare for standardized tests, guiding many past score plateaus.

In both classroom and private tutoring settings, Dylan values the diverse ways people approach writing and learning. He believes effective writing instruction begins by understanding the unique challenges each student or client faces. Once those challenges are clear, he designs individualized lessons and support to help them succeed.

Dylan has taught many university-level writing courses and has tutored students from grade school through college. His tutoring includes homework help, revision guidance, and comprehensive Writing and Language Arts instruction for homeschoolers. Alongside Writing and Language Arts, Dylan provides standardized test prep support. He has led SAT camps and worked individually with students preparing for exams such as AP, IB, SAT, ACT, SSAT, and ISEE. If you’re seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable, and effective tutor, Dylan is an outstanding choice.


Education

Eastern Washington University
English and French
Western Washington University
Masters
University of Washington
PhD

Additional Languages

French

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College Counseling

College Counseling

I have a PhD in English and as a professor have experience working with numerous students in their college journeys, including degree navigation. I also have 10 years experience working with private tutoring clients helping them with their college applications. As a professor and as a student, I have also navigated various types of colleges from Community College to R1 Research University over the last 25 years.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

My PhD focused on writing pedagogy, and I have an expert level understanding of how people learn to write and how it has been taught. I have more that 10 years experience teaching writing courses at Western Washington University, the University of Washington, and Seattle University. I have tutored clients from grade school through college, and specialize in helping students become better writers.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I have a PhD in English and as a professor have experience working with numerous students on their application materials. I have a particular expertise with the personal statement. I have more than 10 years experience helping students writing personal statements both in my writing classes and as a private tutor. I specialize in helping students understand the expectations of the particular audience of the personal statement and how to tell their story in a way that is compelling for that audience.
Python

Python

I have years of experience developing and teaching courses in Python and computational thinking to students in Humanities programs. I believe that everyone can and should learn Python, and I am particularly adept at teaching Python to students who do not have backgrounds in math and technology. My approach involves both teaching the programming language itself, and more importantly, teaching students to think like developers and solve problems with technology.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have more than a decade of experience supporting private tutoring clients with SAT test prep. I believe that excelling on the test depends on practice and understanding what the test is assessing. When I work with tutoring clients we practice real test questions, and I help them develop strategies to answer the each particular type of question that appears on the test.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I have more than a decade of experience supporting private tutoring clients with SAT test prep. I believe that excelling on the test depends on practice and understanding what the test is assessing. When I work with tutoring clients we practice real test questions, and I help them develop strategies to answer the each particular type of question that appears on the test.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

My PhD focused on writing pedagogy, and I have an expert level understanding of how people learn to write and how it has been taught. I have experience writing longer projects including a master's thesis, a doctoral dissertation, and a single author scholarly book. During my 10 years experience teaching university writing courses, and supporting tutoring clients, I frequently supported students on larger, thesis-length projects. I specialize in helping writers plan, conduct, and write about their research projects with a particular focus on helping them learn the conventions for making knowledge in the discipline in which they're working.
Writing

Writing

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching writing both in university classes and working with private tutoring clients. I focus on helping students understand their particular strengths and challenges, and I develop custom lessons and practice that work for each student. I believe everyone can be an effective writer, and I have proven experience in helping students from various backgrounds get there.
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