John B.
Private tutor in Baltimore, MD
Education
Graduated with BA Literature from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachussets, 1986 Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Major: Literature, Minor: Political Science Focus on Russian Literature and English/American Literature; also focused on nonfiction, journalism, history. Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars, 2000 Master of Arts, Creative Writing and Fiction
Experience
I have extensive tutoring experience in the area and can offer referrals. I have worked with professionals, high school students, and college students. Professional Editing Experience includes work as a book editor. Fifteen Years Teaching Academic Writing on the high school and university level at Maryland Institute College of Art/Hopkins Writing Seminars/Towson/Carver School for the Arts. 400 + bylines as a freelance journalist, including work for Washington Post, Baltimore City Paper, Slate, N Plus One, and creative writing journals.
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 1 hour away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I am a writer, journalist, and musician. As a writer I have always focused on turning papers -- even the academic ones -- into interesting, creative experiences. I have focused extensively on the process of writing academic papers. I have over four years experience working with students with learning disorders. I have worked on editing professional writing as well for several local companies: including Words and Numbers and Neustadt Creative Writing.
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