📓 Notes from the Guy in the Chair

The blog.

Reading, writing, and being your Guy in the Chair. This is a place to get to know the approach behind Dr. Cooper’s tutoring: friendly, understanding support that starts with the person doing the learning.

From the Guy in the Chair

  • Comic-style portrait of Preston Cooper

    The “Guy in the Chair” letter

    Dr. Cooper shares his approach to tutoring: approachable, friendly support that helps students build reading and writing skills without facing it alone.

    Preston Cooper, Ph.D.

The “Guy in the Chair” letter began as a letter for his college English classes. This version is adapted for tutoring. It draws on the superhero stories he enjoys to explain a simple idea: students do the work, but they don’t have to face the challenge alone.

Whether you’re a young learner, a college student, or an adult working on your writing, start with the letter below. To talk about your own reading or writing goals, contact Dr. Cooper.

Let’s work on your next chapter.

Email Dr. Cooper about reading, writing or the project you have in mind.