John Michael Cummings - English tutor - Washington
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John Michael Cummings - English tutor - Washington

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John Michael Cummings

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John Michael Cummings - English tutor - Washington

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Award-Winning Author Tutors Grammar, Composition, Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, Journalism, and Fiction Writing

  • English
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About John Michael Cummings


Hello, and thank you for visiting my bio page.
I have twenty years of experience as a journalist, author, editor, and tutor.
My lifelong love of language creates an enthusiastic learning environment. I’m good-natured, genuinely caring, and young at heart. So it’s easy for me to build rapport with my students.
I taught English grammar and composition at Seminole State College of Florida and tutored essay writing for SMARTHINKING, Inc.
I’ve written news and essays for The Newark Star-Ledger, The Providence Journal, Orlando Sentinel, New York Daily News, Twin Cities Business Monthly, Utne Reader, and Charleston Gazette-Mail.
I have also published more than a hundred short stories and essays in literary journals, including North American Review, The Kenyon Review, and The Iowa Review. Nominated for the Pushcart Prize, "The Scratchboard Project" won an honorable mention in The Best American Short Stories series (2007).
In addition, I’ve also authored four literary novels, including a children’s book. The Night I Freed John Brown (Penguin 2008) won the 2009 Paterson Prize for Books for Young Readers and was shortlisted for Black History Month by USA Today.
Publishers of my other novels include the University of Wisconsin/Cornerstone Books, Stephen F. Austin State University Press, and West Virginia University Press.
Finally, I have a lifelong love of dictionaries. I studied lexicography at Marymount Manhattan College, and when I taught English at Seminole State College of Florida, I made the dictionary required reading.
I hold a BA in Fine Arts from George Mason University and an MFA in Fiction Writing from the University of Central Florida.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you kindly,
John Michael Cummings

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Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated with gratitude for family, friends, and blessings, often marked by a large meal. Historically, it is linked to a 1621 harvest feast shared by English colonists and the native Wampanoag people in what is now Massachusetts.

However, the meaning is complex; it is a time for reflection, with many Native Americans reflecting on the history of colonization, while others focus on cultural preservation and activism.

Meanings of Thanksgiving

Gratitude: At its core, Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks for life's blessings and expressing appreciation.

Family and Community: The holiday is a time for gathering with family and friends, fostering togetherness and reconnection.

History: The holiday is rooted in the 1621 feast, which is seen as a symbol of unity and a shared harvest meal between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag people.

Cultural significance for Native Americans: For many Native Americans, the day is a time of reflection on the impact of European colonization, including the loss of land and culture. It can also be a time for celebrating indigenous heritage and raising awareness about current issues.

Secular vs. religious: While some view it through a religious lens, Thanksgiving is a secular holiday for many, who focus on the cultural and social aspects.

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- Matt, 14 sessions with John Michael Cummings

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