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John
- Rate £37
- Response 1h

£37/hr
1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Creative writing
- Redaction
Experienced tutor in English in University City, John offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- English
- Reading
- Creative writing
- Redaction
Lesson location
About John
Rittenhouse Tutoring is an independent, personal, and practical tutoring service for the study of the Humanities. We work with students of all ages who desire to enhance their writing, reading, and critical thinking skills. Whether you are in formal education or you simply desire to learn more, reach out to us for help!
John Canavan has a B.A. in English Literature (minor in Political Science) from Temple University in Philadelphia and a M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. He is currently working on a Th.M. with research in the New Testament from Covenant Theological Seminary. He has worked as a Teaching Assistant at the Graduate level and taught Middle School, High School, and Undergraduates in church settings in Philadelphia and St. Louis. He has college credits in Writing, English Literature, History, Theater, Philosophy, Religion, and Political Science. He has graduate credits in Biblical Studies, Theology, Koine Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Ethics, Counseling, and Church History.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Temple University in Philadelphia, where I also minored in Political Science. More recently, I completed a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. Currently, I am working on a Master of Theology from Covenant Theological Seminary where my research focuses in the New Testament.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- GCSE
- +8
levels :
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTEC
Adult Education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
Nursery
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
It is helpful to get to know students so I can understand their goals and circumstances. I prefer to have a consoltation–in person, online, or over the phone–to determine the best course forward. After this, we can have agreed upon meetings for teaching and help.
Rates
Rate
- £37
Pack prices
- 5h: £185
- 10h: £370
free lessons
The first free lesson with John will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- £37/h
Details
Consoltation - $30 (required)
Lessons Online/Phone - $25/hour
Lessons in person - $35/hour
Editing/Proofreading - $8/page
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