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Blake B.
Private tutor in Berkeley, CA
Education
I received my MA and PhD in English on a Marshall Scholarship from the University of Kent (dissertation defended in 2012 with first class honors). BA in English (Honors) and French from Wake Forest University in 2006, GPA 3.92.
Experience
I'm a Marshall Scholar with a PhD in English (and hip-hop) who is committed to helping your student become a world-class writer, speaker, thinker, and leader. My goal is to connect the abstract world of academia with "real world" experiences and references that students relate to and enjoy in their personal lives. I love using music and pop culture to help students connect with their studies, and I work to find practical examples of how their studies can apply to their own lives. My knowledge of English grammar and literature is extensive. As a professional public speaker and poet, I am well versed in creative writing and performance. I also run scholarship, application, and essay writing workshops for students who are applying to college or postgraduate degrees, and I have successfully coached students to win major national scholarships, including a 2007 Marshall Scholarship recipient. More than just helping students succeed in the subject matter, I strive to empower them to be critical thinkers and leaders in their school and community.
Subject Expertise
10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Reading, 11th Grade Writing, 12th Grade Reading, 12th Grade Writing, 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade Reading, 6th Grade Reading, 6th Grade Writing, 7th Grade Reading, 7th Grade Writing, 8th Grade Reading, 8th Grade Writing, 9th Grade Reading, 9th Grade Writing, Advanced Placement, American Literature, AP English Literature and Composition, College Essays, Creative Writing, English, Essay Editing, French, French 1, French 2, French 3, French 4, Introduction to Poetry, Literary Analysis, Literature, Poetry Writing, Public Speaking, Summer Tutoring, World Literature, Writing