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Anti-racist English Tutor for Creative Writing and Literary Analysis
Gordon H.

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52 hours tutoring

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Anti-racist English Tutor for Creative Writing and Literary Analysis
Anti-racist English Tutor for Creative Writing and Literary Analysis
Gordon H.

4.9 (18 ratings)

52 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (18 ratings)

52 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Gordon

Bio

As a classroom teacher for over 30 years, it has been my life's work to encourage young readers and writers through individual conferences and by conversations about books, literature, and learning.

I help teens find and express their unique voice and viewpoint, think outside the box, write outside comfort zones, and think about what good writers' words do in us.

I love to listen to what YOU have to say about the books you care about, the subjects that interest you, and the questions YOU...

As a classroom teacher for over 30 years, it has been my life's work to encourage young readers and writers through individual conferences and by conversations about books, literature, and learning.

I help teens find and express their unique voice and viewpoint, think outside the box, write outside comfort zones, and think about what good writers' words do in us.

I love to listen to what YOU have to say about the books you care about, the subjects that interest you, and the questions YOU have about literature, life, and the world around YOU. I help people enjoy both personal and school reading and writing.

During our tutoring time I ask you questions to help you revise your writing and re-think your interpretation of a play, poem, story, or nonfiction. I love seeing students come alive when they find an idea that really excites them.

I use tools such as art, apps, conversation, and interactive journals to help teens learn. Since I have years of experience helping people write, revise, edit, and publish their writing, I will use my background not to correct your mistakes, but to give you meaningful feedback that will help you improve immediately, and tools that will help you succeed as a writer.

I help with inquiry papers and multi-genre research. I have presented at national conferences for AP and English teachers, am involved in a project called WritingHopeWorks, and with the Conference on English Leadership. I have been editor of Utah English Journal.

I have been NEH Scholar on Border Narratives and 21st Century literacy in El Paso, focused on Latino/a Scribes. I have also studied philosophy, theology, politics, and history. I am committed to anti-racist teaching.

If you are inspired to ask me even ONE question about my approach, or would like to set up a meeting time or online session, please contact me right now. I have seen so many kids who are discouraged by school - I would like to help you take control of your learning, set some goals, and reach them.

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Education

BA San Francisco State University (SFSU)
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MA St. John's College in Santa Fe
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Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I have been involved with the Association of Teachers of English Grammar, and have focused on composition studies for years, with the framework of Francis Christensen's analysis of sentences and paragraphs, carried on by Don Stewart. I treat grammar largely as descriptive, and as dependent on the context and genre. Grammar instruction is best done in the context of student writing.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I edited the Brill academic book "Writing Hope Strategies for Writing Success in Secondary Schools" (2018) for Nicole Sieben, and regularly meet for editing conferences with my writing workshop students, where I teach and model strategies for editing and proofreading.

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

I have been involved with the Association of Teachers of English Grammar, and have focused on composition studies for years, with the framework of Francis Christensen's analysis of sentences and paragraphs, carried on by Don Stewart. I treat grammar largely as descriptive, and as dependent on the context and genre. Grammar instruction is best done in the context of student writing.
Reading

Reading

I meet students where they are in their reading and allow them to grow naturally as readers without imposing age-specific expectations. Everyone learns to read skillfully at a different pace, and we begin with making reading easy and fun. Reading Hope teachers help students set goals, offer strategies to help them reach those goals, and build toward agency and independence at all ages.

English

English,

English

I have taught English for 25 years and LOVE to encourage readers and writers of all ages. I have a humanities and liberal arts background useful in conversations about good books, poems, plays, films, and music. I use reading and writing workshop approaches, and believe English class exists to support student learning purposes.
Grammar,

Grammar

I have been involved with the Association of Teachers of English Grammar, and have focused on composition studies for years, with the framework of Francis Christensen's analysis of sentences and paragraphs, carried on by Don Stewart. I treat grammar largely as descriptive, and as dependent on the context and genre. Grammar instruction is best done in the context of student writing.
Literature,

Literature

I have taught Brit Lit to juniors and seniors alternate years since 1997. I have been an AP exam reader for The College Board, and editor of The Utah English Journal. I studied Chaucer in my literature year at St. John's Graduate Institute, and for a local college alumni seminar. I have taught literature interpretation and imagery since the 1990s, and have encouraged high school writers to use inquiry and revision processes in composition, 18 years with seniors.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I edited the Brill academic book "Writing Hope Strategies for Writing Success in Secondary Schools" (2018) for Nicole Sieben, and regularly meet for editing conferences with my writing workshop students, where I teach and model strategies for editing and proofreading.
Reading,

Reading

I meet students where they are in their reading and allow them to grow naturally as readers without imposing age-specific expectations. Everyone learns to read skillfully at a different pace, and we begin with making reading easy and fun. Reading Hope teachers help students set goals, offer strategies to help them reach those goals, and build toward agency and independence at all ages.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have passed the Wyzant qualification for SAT Reading, and have experience scoring essays for the ETS. I have taught high school English for 25 years.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I am qualified to teach and tutor AP English; I have taught it in the classroom since 1997, and have been a faculty consultant to the College Board in scoring the essays on the AP English test.
Writing,

Writing

I am a Writing Hope Works research participant and have 25 years experience teaching English, including Writing.
ACT English

Homeschool

English,

English

I have taught English for 25 years and LOVE to encourage readers and writers of all ages. I have a humanities and liberal arts background useful in conversations about good books, poems, plays, films, and music. I use reading and writing workshop approaches, and believe English class exists to support student learning purposes.
Reading,

Reading

I meet students where they are in their reading and allow them to grow naturally as readers without imposing age-specific expectations. Everyone learns to read skillfully at a different pace, and we begin with making reading easy and fun. Reading Hope teachers help students set goals, offer strategies to help them reach those goals, and build toward agency and independence at all ages.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have passed the Wyzant qualification for SAT Reading, and have experience scoring essays for the ETS. I have taught high school English for 25 years.
Writing

Writing

I am a Writing Hope Works research participant and have 25 years experience teaching English, including Writing.

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English,

English

I have taught English for 25 years and LOVE to encourage readers and writers of all ages. I have a humanities and liberal arts background useful in conversations about good books, poems, plays, films, and music. I use reading and writing workshop approaches, and believe English class exists to support student learning purposes.
Reading,

Reading

I meet students where they are in their reading and allow them to grow naturally as readers without imposing age-specific expectations. Everyone learns to read skillfully at a different pace, and we begin with making reading easy and fun. Reading Hope teachers help students set goals, offer strategies to help them reach those goals, and build toward agency and independence at all ages.
Writing

Writing

I am a Writing Hope Works research participant and have 25 years experience teaching English, including Writing.

Summer

Reading,

Reading

I meet students where they are in their reading and allow them to grow naturally as readers without imposing age-specific expectations. Everyone learns to read skillfully at a different pace, and we begin with making reading easy and fun. Reading Hope teachers help students set goals, offer strategies to help them reach those goals, and build toward agency and independence at all ages.
Writing

Writing

I am a Writing Hope Works research participant and have 25 years experience teaching English, including Writing.

Test Preparation

SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have passed the Wyzant qualification for SAT Reading, and have experience scoring essays for the ETS. I have taught high school English for 25 years.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I am qualified to teach and tutor AP English; I have taught it in the classroom since 1997, and have been a faculty consultant to the College Board in scoring the essays on the AP English test.
ACT English

Examples of Expertise

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