Profile
Asa
English, Creative Writing, Humanities
A Harvard graduate with a Cambridge MPhil and a prize-winning PhD in English from Penn, Asa helps students, especially reluctant writers, find their own voice.
Asa graduated from Harvard University in Comparative Literature, completed an MPhil in English with Distinction at the University of Cambridge, and earned a PhD in English from the University of Pennsylvania, winning the Diane Hunter Prize for the best doctoral dissertation. He is completing his debut non-fiction book, under contract with Penguin.
At Penn, Asa taught at secondary and university level across English Literature, creative writing, history, psychology and history of art. He has a particular interest in students who find writing challenging, helping them develop and express their ideas clearly and in their own voice.
Asa is also training as a therapist, giving him an understanding of the pressures students face. His teaching is patient, encouraging and personalised, creating a space where students feel comfortable asking questions and challenging themselves.
Areas of Expertise
- English Literature and Language, secondary to undergraduate
- Creative writing
- Essay writing and academic skills
- History, History of Art and Psychology
- Anxious or reluctant writers
Positions Held
- Secondary and University Teacher – University of Pennsylvania
- Author – Penguin (forthcoming)
Qualifications
- PhD English – University of Pennsylvania (Diane Hunter Prize)
- MPhil English (Distinction) – University of Cambridge
- BA Comparative Literature – Harvard University
