In addition to my doctorate in English, I have over ten years of experience as a teacher, including as an active college faculty member at private and public universities. I work with middle-school through early college students on writing and research assignments while developing analysis and reading skills. I also work with students on SAT/ACT English/reading prep and application essays. (read more)
...I love teaching all things English, especially English as a Second Language. I find that by using a methodology based on student-led teaching, students are much more likely to become confident in their skills. As a professor and a tutor, I often approach my lessons in a way that engages and excites students. (read more)
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. My name is Matthew. I graduated summa cum laude from the Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville with a Bachelor's Degree in English and a minor in History. (read more)
...Also if requested, a can teach specific Portuguese topics such as Business, conversation, studies, sports and etc. I have experience as an assistant professor in a foreign language school in Brazil. Also I have worked as a translator for both Portuguese to English and English to Portuguese in the immigration department of a Legal Office. (read more)