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Gregory

5 (5 reviews)

Price $35
Answer 19h
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Number of students Gregory has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (5 reviews)

$35/h

1^st lesson free

English
Reading
Literacy
English Literature
Rhetoric

Philosophy and English grad specializing in critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasive writing instruction.

English
Reading
Literacy
English Literature
Rhetoric

Lesson location

- online

About Gregory

Hello! I’m excited to guide you through this learning experience. With a Bachelor of Arts focused in Philosophy and English and additional studies in History, Social Sciences, and Theology, I bring a broad and deep understanding of the humanities to every lesson. During my college years, I had the privilege of writing extensively on various topics, including philosophical anthropology, metaphysics, epistemology, political science, and both Western and Eastern civilizations. In addition, I studied the works of literary giants like Shakespeare, Charlotte Brontë, Charles Dickens, and Edith Sitwell, which enriched my ability to analyze complex ideas and communicate them clearly. I am passionate about helping students navigate challenging concepts and express their thoughts with precision and clarity. Throughout my academic journey, I honed the skills necessary to break down intricate subjects into approachable and engaging discussions. My goal is to furnish you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in your own academic pursuits. I take pride in maintaining a high level of professionalism, ensuring that every lesson is both informative and inspiring. Rest assured, you’ll be in capable hands as we explore these fascinating topics together.

About the lesson

My tutoring approach centers on the Socratic Method, encouraging students to think critically and question their assumptions. I guide them to discover answers on their own through thought-provoking questions, fostering deeper understanding. This method is combined with a flexible, freestyle approach that adapts to the unique needs and learning styles of each student. I blend tough love with encouragement, pushing students to overcome challenges and achieve success.

When working on papers, I follow a structured yet adaptable plan tailored to the specific assignment type. We begin by discussing the structure of the paper—whether it's a 5-paragraph essay, persuasive essay, or research paper—and the importance of outlining to organize ideas effectively. I then help students define the focus of their paper: formulating a research question for research papers, defining a clear argument for persuasive essays, or choosing a manageable topic for 5-paragraph essays. From there, we work on crafting a strong thesis statement that serves as the foundation for the essay.

I teach students how to conduct research, emphasizing how to identify credible scholarly sources, evaluate them, and cite them properly. Inspired by Mortimer Adler’s "How to Read a Book", I show them how to read critically and take effective notes to strengthen their arguments. We then move on to citation styles (MLA, Chicago, or Turabian) to ensure they’re properly crediting sources and avoiding plagiarism.

The writing process continues with the first draft, where I encourage students to focus on expression rather than perfection, and then we dive into revisions, strengthening their arguments and refining the paper’s clarity and structure. We focus on proofreading, paying attention to grammar, style, tone, and readability, and finish with final edits to ensure the paper is coherent, consistent, and polished.

These lessons are ideal for high schoolers preparing for college-level writing. I aim to help students develop the critical thinking, research, and writing skills they need to excel in their academic careers.

Tutoring with me will prepare students for the rigor of college-level writing and help them develop the skills necessary for long-term academic success.

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Hannah
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Perfect! I'm a fourth-year undergraduate philosophy student who was struggling to meet a tight essay deadline. Before I could even start writing, I had to work through several dense sources.

Greg responded to my lesson request quickly and strategically set up a lesson plan to catch me up. Even on days when we didn't Zoom, he was responsive via email and equipped to provide useful reading/writing strategies that I will continue to implement with future assignments.

Greg's lessons are more conversational than lecture-based, so if you prefer the latter, he may not be the best fit. Talking about philosophy can be intimidating, but I felt comfortable asking questions and speaking up when I didn't understand something.

Highly recommend!
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Hannah

Perfect! I'm a fourth-year undergraduate philosophy student who was struggling to meet a tight essay deadline. Before I could even start writing, I had to work through several dense sources.

Greg responded to my lesson request quickly and strategically set up a lesson plan to catch me up. Even on days when we didn't Zoom, he was responsive via email and equipped to provide useful reading/writing strategies that I will continue to implement with future assignments.

Greg's lessons are more conversational than lecture-based, so if you prefer the latter, he may not be the best fit. Talking about philosophy can be intimidating, but I felt comfortable asking questions and speaking up when I didn't understand something.

Highly recommend!

Gregory's response
Hannah is a very insightful student who is always asking the right questions and has good intuition. The main thing she could benefit from is working on reading difficult texts more closely in order to better grasp the nuances of the author's arguments. With her strong intuition and thoughtful approach, I’m confident that with a bit of practice, Hannah will quickly develop the skills to master even the most complex texts.
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  Hannah is a very insightful student who is always asking the right questions and has good intuition. The main thing she could benefit from is working on reading difficult texts more closely in order to better grasp the nuances of the author's arguments. With her strong intuition and thoughtful approach, I’m confident that with a bit of practice, Hannah will quickly develop the skills to master even the most complex texts.
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Kyle

Greg is the hardest working and most diligent person I know. I've spent years with him talking about training and various different intellectual pursuits and its nothing short of his passion. Without end every single day he works towards bettering himself through these different facets of learning and skill. I think without his help and his motivation I couldn't have been able to graduate high school or make it as far as I have in university.
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Kyle
Greg is the hardest working and most diligent person I know. I've spent years with him talking about training and various different intellectual pursuits and its nothing short of his passion. Without end every single day he works towards bettering himself through these different facets of learning and skill. I think without his help and his motivation I couldn't have been able to graduate high school or make it as far as I have in university.
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Zossima

Gregory is a brilliant, well-read man with the rare ability to clearly explain difficult topics and concepts in a fascinating way.
I have known him for years, and am constantly impressed by his drive to become even better than he is, and his love for helping others improve.
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Zossima
Gregory is a brilliant, well-read man with the rare ability to clearly explain difficult topics and concepts in a fascinating way.
I have known him for years, and am constantly impressed by his drive to become even better than he is, and his love for helping others improve.
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Matthew

Gregory and I met almost five years back. He is a highly intelligent and well-spoken individual, having tutored me in the study of physical education and foreign language whilst on occasion testing me on matters of logic and rhetoric. He was patient and willing to meet me where I was whilst also pushing me to be better practiced and more educated. He is well disciplined and provides a good model to follow after in regards to intellectual advances.
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Matthew
Gregory and I met almost five years back. He is a highly intelligent and well-spoken individual, having tutored me in the study of physical education and foreign language whilst on occasion testing me on matters of logic and rhetoric. He was patient and willing to meet me where I was whilst also pushing me to be better practiced and more educated. He is well disciplined and provides a good model to follow after in regards to intellectual advances.
Sam

Gregory is a very knowledgeable guy who's great at explaining hard concepts and helping you work through complicated tasks. I highly recommend him.
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Sam
Gregory is a very knowledgeable guy who's great at explaining hard concepts and helping you work through complicated tasks. I highly recommend him.
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