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Michael B.

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Highly Effective Tutor in English Skills and German

Saint Paul, MN 55122

Male

Member since:04/2014

Rates from $34 to $39

I can perfom tutoring:

  • On-line
  • In-home
  • Group

Will travel up to 20 miles

Additional Policies:

Rate is per hour. Would prefer in-home tutoring. $3 fuel surcharge over 10 miles. Cancellation without notice fee of $15. Materials not included in rate.

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About Me

Experience Summary

Instructional Designer, Capella University, Minneapolis (2013) Writing Consultant, Prime Therapeutics, Eagan, MN (2012-2013) Sr. Technical Writer, McKesson Corporation, Roseville, MN (2004-2010) Owner, Burwell Information Management, LLC, Eagan, MN (2001-2004) Software Course Developer and Instructor, Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI), Eagan, MN (1996-2001) Software Course Developer and Instructor, Cray Research, Inc., Eagan, MN (1990-1996) Adjunct Professor, Business German, Opus School of Management, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul (1986-1998) Sr. Technical Writer, Control Data Corporation, Bloomington and Arden Hills, MN (1982-1990) Teaching Associated and Visiting Lecturer, German Language and Literature, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (1974-1981 Teacher of English as a Foreign Language, Mundus Sprachschule in Bochum, Germany (1978) English and German Teacher, Butterfield-Odin High School, Butterfield, MN (1969-1974)

Teaching Style

Interactive, using constructive feedback. Work best with individuals or with small groups. Use mentoring/coaching techniques.

Other Comments

Love language, including foreign languages. My mission is to help others express themselves well in English and in German.

Credentials

Type Level Year Title Issued By
Degree Doctorate 1980 German Language, Literature, and... University of Minnesota
Degree Masters 1968 Russian and other Slavic Languages Penn State University
Award N/A 1964 Phi Beta Kappa University of Minnesota
Other Diploma 1982 Fundamentals of Computer Program... Brown Institute, Minneapolis

Subject Commentary

Composition Proficiency: Expert
I have an extensive writing background.
English This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Expert
Tutor in all aspects of English usage, including teaching English as a foreign language.
German This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Expert
I have a Ph.D. degree from the University of Minnesota in German language, literature, and culture. I have taught German at both the high school and university levels.
Grammar This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Expert
Teaching grammar is a real strength of mine.
Language Arts Proficiency: Experienced
I have taught English at the high school level (5 years) and also coached students in high school speech programs.
Microsoft Office Proficiency: Experienced
I have used Microsoft Office since 2004, both at work and at home. This includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
Russian Proficiency: Experienced
Russian was my college minor. I know Russian grammar well. I have an M.A. in Russian literature and linguistics.
Spelling Proficiency: Expert
I have always been an excellent speller.I was a spelling champion in regional competition in junior high school.
Writing Proficiency: Expert
I have an extensive background in both expository and creative writing. Most of my experience is in expository writing, such as the writing of research papers. I have also published refereed scholarly articles in the field of German literature and in linguistics. Feedback has shown me to be an excellent writer. I also possess the talent to teach effective writing techniques to others at all levels.

All Subjects I Tutor

  • Composition
  • English
  • Geography
  • German
  • Grammar
  • Language Arts
  • Literature
  • Microsoft Office
  • Poetry
  • Reading
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Russian
  • Spelling
  • Writing