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Timothy P.

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Oakland, CA 94611

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Member since:04/2010

Rates from $48 to $61

Will travel up to 5 miles

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Experience Summary

I have spent 6 years teaching university-level German language courses and reading comprehension & writing courses. Before this, I spent 2 years as a volunteer instructor of bi-weekly English language classes in Romania and Moldova. In both contexts, I have taught interactive courses for students of various ages, educational levels, and cultural backgrounds. From my background in Linguistics, I understand how language 'works'. I have a quiver full of tools to use in explaining the linguistic nuances, which I use to explain the relationship between thought and language. Additionally, I have been involved in various research projects on language usage, language change, and language learning.

Teaching Style

I approach instruction from the view that “teach[ing] a man to fish, will feed him for a lifetime”. I am committed to building on what my students bring with them, using this as a fulcrum on which to hinge their learning. This approach succeeds in helping students understand that they are capable of and even responsible for teaching themselves?–?a skill I see as a necessity in life, especially once a student can no longer expect formal instruction. In addition to my own experiences with learning several languages, I have benefited from coursework in Behavioral Psychology, which has taught me to create positive classroom atmosphere. My students note my enthusiasm for language and express appreciation for my linguistic explanations.

Credentials

Type Level Year Title Issued by
Degree PhD 2010 German UC Berkeley
Degree MA 2007 German UC Berkeley
Degree BA 2003 Linguistics BYU

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All Subjects I Tutor

  • ACT
  • Advertising
  • Algebra II
  • American History
  • CAD
  • College Algebra
  • Communications
  • Composition
  • Computer
  • Continuing Education
  • Creative Writing
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Drawing
  • English ESOL
  • Entrance Exams
  • German
  • Grammar
  • Graphic Design
  • GRE
  • HTML
  • Journalism
  • Latin
  • Literature
  • Marketing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Painting
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Resume Writing
  • Russian
  • Sculpting
  • Shakespeare
  • Statistics
  • Study Skills
  • Typing Skills
  • World History
  • Writing Skills