...I am able to convey and share my love of language and stories without being exclusionary. I use a lot of Pop Culture references in my material and connect with students over shared interests such as video games, comic books and horses. I try and infuse what I love (sci fi and media) with what I... (read more)
...My approach to tutoring is to build the session around each students needs. To do this, I ask many questions of my students, which helps them review what they know while discovering exactly where their confusion stems from. If the student is struggling on a specific question, I will often put aside the question to teach a mini lesson on the material. (read more)
...I've taught high-school English with a focus on the Vermont writing portfolio for many years. Recently, I've spent seven years teaching Freshman Composition at several colleges. I teach a lot of grammar using interactive web sites, and encourage my students to write multiple drafts in order to get in the habit of revising in an organized way. (read more)
My name is Devin, and I've been a writing tutor at SUNY Plattsburgh for three years. I've worked with first-year students in ENG 101, with seniors working on their 30-page final projects, and with ESL students who need a hand with English syntax. I can help in all parts of writing, from brainstorming and organization to grammar and editing. (read more)