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    English Literature, Essay Writing Skills, Proofreading and Editing Skills.

    My name is Mark. I'm a PhD research candidate in Dublin City University's School of English and I am on the verge of completing my thesis, the focus of which is experimental literature.

    In addition to my soon to be completed PhD, I have a First Class Honors M.A. in Creative Writing from UCC and a First Class Honors B.A. in English and Psychology.

    Throughout the last four years, I have taught English literature to undergraduates students, with a focus on novels, short stories, drama and poetry. Additionally, I teach life writing to a group of non-traditional, mature students as part of the university's Love of Lifelong Learning Programme.

    The grinds I offer will be conversational, enthusiastic and empathetic. It is my belief that in order to excel at a subject, you must first learn how to find it interesting. I'll help with that!

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    Online via webcam
    At teacher's location: Artane, County Dublin, Ireland
    At student's location: Around Finglas, Ireland

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    The class is taught in:English

    About Me

    My name is Mark. I'm a Ph.D. research candidate in Dublin City University's School of English and I am on the verge of completing my thesis, the focus of which is experimental literature.

    I am a writer, of both fiction and non-fiction, and I have been published extensively in newspapers, online and in journals. In the past, I have written short-stories, news-items, feature articles, opinion pieces and music reviews. I am also a proficient editor, proofreader, and academic writer.

    I see myself as a hard-working, creative, open-minded, and passionate individual with a constant desire to always learn more

    Education

    Ph.D. in English Literature (Thesis submitted February 2022; Viva-voce to take place March 2022.
    M.A in Creative Writing, UCC.
    B.A. in English Literature and Psychology, UCC.

    Experience / Qualifications

    Throughout the last four years, I have taught English literature to undergraduate students, with a focus on novels, short stories, drama, and poetry. Additionally, I teach life writing to a group of non-traditional, mature students as part of the university's Love of Lifelong Learning Programme.

    I hold a First Class Honors M.A. and a First Class Honors B.A. from UCC.

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