John C.
- Albuquerque, NM 87108 ( 9.8 mi )
- Japanese Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 03/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: English ESOL
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I work to identify each student's strengths and to build upon these, while also noting areas for improvement and tailoring lessons and assignments designed to address these areas. Because people learn in several different ways, I strive to individualize instructional approaches based on my perception of what works best for each student. I am unfailingly patient and polite. I believe people work best when they are challenged and encouraged.
I taught English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Korea, then received a Master's Degree in teaching and worked in Mexico, Japan, Iran, and the United States, teaching and also coordinating a bilingual program for refugees with the Tacoma Public Schools. I then became a Foreign Service Officer with the Department of State, serving on five continents and three islands. I speak Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish, and Dutch, and have extensive exper ... read more