Brett J.
Private tutor in Perth, Australia
Education
I have a PhD from Murdoch University for English and Comparative Literature
Experience
Hello, I am Dr Brett Jenkins, the Essay Whisperer. I offer a tutoring and editing service, for students from Y10-12 and tertiary education. My specialist area is the Social Sciences and Humanities, particularly the subjects of English, Literature, Creative Writing, Philosophy, History, WACE, GAMSAT, STAT, and foundational units. My priority is improving essay writing and communication skills so that your writing becomes more effective and feels more 'natural' in its construction. I also like to help improve reading and study habits, such as collating information and effective exam preparation, and can help you with understanding essay and exam questions. Best of all, I can give insights into what teachers and tutors are looking for when grading your assessment pieces. Specifically, I can help with: - Understanding terms and concepts - Reading skills and comprehension - Understanding essay and exam questions - Punctuation, spelling, and grammar - Writing thesis statements and topic sentences - Formulating arguments - Creative writing I also offer an editing and proofreading service for essays, reports, literature reviews, and theses for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and for most editing or proofreading needs. I am available all days and most hours
Subject Expertise
Art HistoryExpository WritingFiction WritingIntroduction to PoetryIntroduction to FictionPersuasive WritingSocial SciencesStudy Skills And OrganizationStudy SkillsWritingEthicsEssay EditingCreative WritingClassics11th Grade Writing10th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading10th Grade ReadingPhilosophyWorld LiteratureLiteratureLiterary AnalysisBritish LiteratureEnglishAmerican Literature12th Grade Reading11th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 1 hour away for a flat fee
Hobbies
I have interests in various academic pursuits such as writing, reading, watching movies, and analysing popular culture (sitcoms are my favourite!). But I also like to mix it up with downhill mountain biking and indoor rock climbing, and being a part-time stay-at-home dad.
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