Michael - Writing tutor - Twentynine Palms
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Michael - Writing tutor - Twentynine Palms

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  • Price $71
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Michael - Writing tutor - Twentynine Palms

$71/h

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1st lesson free

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Experienced tutor in Grammar in Twentynine Palms, Michael offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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About Michael

From a simple declarative sentence to a novel or memoir, I teach writing based on student needs and dreams. I have a Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) degeree from the University of Arizona and have 40 years experience writing and teaching writing in all genres at four universities, including UCLA and California State University, Long Beach, and have published two books on creative writing, as well as several poems and stories.

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Few things are as challenging and warmly gratifying as teaching writing. Unlike many other subjects, writing engages the whole student, often in very intimate and surprising ways. The writing process is inherently a process of discovery and, as such, is always exciting.

In graduate school (1976-80), I was assigned to teach two classes of freshman English Composition as a graduate assistant. I thought an assistantship meant helping out in the classroom, but soon learned that we were expected to teach the classes, not just help out. What followed was a crash course in learning not only how to teach writing, but actually learning how to write exposition. (The best way to learn is to teach!)



I have a bachelor's degree in English (writing) and a Master's in Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Creative Writing, both from the University of Arizona.

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  • Primary School
  • High School
  • Year 10
  • +7

    • levels :

    Primary School

    High School

    Year 10

    Year 11-12

    Year 12

    TAFE

    Adult

    Diploma/Certificate

    PhD

    Early childhood education

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Typically, I ask for background information and try to discover student aims and objectives. I also want to know about any writing deadlines, for a class or for other reasons. 

I like to discover a student's most comfortable learning style and instructional medium (in person, email, social media chat, ets.)



All ages and ethnic groups, including students with special needs. I have worked mainly with freshmen college students.



It will pay to isolate and be able to articulate the aspects of writing that challenge you the most, whether that is a small thing, like punctuation and spelling or larger rhetorical issues. 

The better focused you are in terms of what you think you need, the more efficient the instructor can be in offering instruciton.



I traveled to Cannon Ball, ND, to join fellow veterans at Standing Rock in opposing the NDPL. (Cold but worth it.) I also canvassed in four states for the primary presidential election. A fascinating experience!



A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
1. Why do you think you need help with writing?

2. What have you already done to help yourself?

3. How do you approach writing projects and assignments?

4. If writing seems hard or makes you uncomfortable, what aspects give you the hardest time? 

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  • $71

Pack prices

  • 5h: $355
  • 10h: $710

free lessons

The first lesson with Michael will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

  • 1hr

online

  • $71/h

Details

This depends on student aims and the kind of instruction requested. I typically charge $50 an hour for in-person, one-on-one instruction. Different rates apply as agreed for online instruction.

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Primary School

High School

Year 10

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Year 12

TAFE

Adult

Diploma/Certificate

PhD

Early childhood education

All languages in which the lesson is available

English

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