ABOUT RYAN

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Education:

University of Texas at Austin (English, B.A. with Honors)

University of Texas at Austin (English, M.F.A)

 

Teaching Experience:

In addition to teaching English and Creative Writing courses at UT, Ryan has taught in Austin ISD and in Austin Community College’s Early College Start Program. At Berkeley2 Academy, he has been one of the most sought after instructors for test prep and English tutoring. He has also been a lead college admissions essay specialist, helping college-bound students produce memorable essays that stand out and give them a competitive edge. He also writes curriculum for SAT, ACT, Creative Writing, and other writing courses at Berkeley2 Academy. 

 

Educational Philosophy:

"I find that teaching works best when the instructor is as interested in and energetic about the material as he would like his students to be. Classrooms should be places where students are invigorated by the experiences they have while learning."

 

Interesting Fact:

During his free time, he writes poetry and even has a short poetry book published, titled First Man on Mars.