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Learning Resources, Seminole Team: Benjamin

Benjamin S. Cumberlidge, Learning Success Coordinator and Writing Tutor

Hometown

Wolverhampton, UK

Languages

British English and American English

I am also learning Spanish.

 Extra, Extra!

I am from the United Kingdom. Aside from the US and UK, I have visited seven different countries/territories (Balearic Islands [Spain]Cayman Islands [UK], China, France, Ireland, Mexico, Spain) and 18 states (not including airports).

Alma Mater

M.A. Journalism, Regent University

Educator Certificate, Polk State College

B.A. Music, Warner University

A.S. Music Industry/Recording Arts, SPC 

Favorite Podcasts

The Dunker Spot, The Late Braking Podcast, The Fantasy Footballers and The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny

Passion

I love helping students find their writing voice. My job is not to show you my way — that's my voice — but to help you write things your way more effectively.

Hobbies

I love gaming with my wife and friends, watching classic movies and exploring new places (and taking photos of them). 

Favorite Books

"On Writing Well" by William Zinsser — It transformed the way I look at writing.

"All the President's Men" by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein — It is a fascinating behind-the-scenes on investigative journalism.

Favorite Movies

The Godfather, Casablanca, Oppenheimer, Parasite and anything directed by Steven Spielberg or Alfred Hitchcock

Favorite TV shows

The Bear, The Crown, Parks and Recreation, The Peaky Blinders and live sports — F1 (Hamilton/Ferrari), NBA (Heat), NFL (Saints) and NHL (Lightning).

I can help you with...

...ENC 1101, ENC 1102, APA style, writing a research paper, writing for the social sciences, writing for the humanities and AP style/newswriting.

 

Book an appointment with me.

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