Andrew BrennanPortland, OREnglish Tutor and History Nerd, I'm Excited to be your Writing Mentor and Academic Tutor!
Hello, my name is Andrew and I am very excited to have the opportunity to help you master your academic studies. My first mentoring experiences were as a sailing instructor during the summers when I was a teenager. From a very young age, I loved helping people master new skills. It was in Charleston, SC while pursuing my bachelor's degree in History and English that I began my career in academia. I worked as a tutor in the school library, helping students in the writing lab excel in their Intro to Academic Writing and freshman Rhetoric classes. The satisfaction I enjoyed watching my pupils grasp their material stuck with me, and lead me to a career in Education that has given me phenomenal tools to help educate students from around the world.
I have spent the past 4 years in Florida teaching middle school and high school, Social Studies and English. I have helped my students with English SAT prep, prepared them for state exams required for graduation, and have helped them master more complex classes such as Advanced Placement History and English courses, as well as I.B. and other college level seminars. Whether you need help getting back on track for your most challenging semester seminars, or just want extra help to prepare for those state and standardized testing, our sessions will be stress-free and a positive learning experience! I completely understand the anxieties and difficulties of large classroom learning, having been immersed in that environment for years. My one-on-one and small group tutoring will be a welcome change for you! We will learn the material and have a good, easy time doing it. Whether you need to improve your English for a certain class, or just want stronger writing skills, we will work together to get you above and beyond where you need to be.
