Robert J.
- Provo, UT 84606 ( 19.7 mi )
- Experienced Composition Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 07/2014
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $14.50 to $18.00 /hr
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Creative Writing
Experienced, university-quality instruction at low rates
I prefer face-to-face interaction, as language learning is a social experience. With that in mind, I am happy with one-on-one tutoring as well as small groups, even with different levels of experience. Also, language learning should be fun! While the basics such as vocabulary, rules of grammar, etc. are necessary, that does not mean instruction needs to be boring.
I recently completed my Master's degree in Portuguese at Brigham Young University. As part of my Master's program, I taught beginning and intermediate Portuguese for five semesters to classes both small and large. My studies included not only language and linguistics but also culture and history of both Portugal and Brazil. I have experience in teaching reading comprehension and writing as well as speaking, and am familiar with ACTFL guidelines for oral proficiency. I also have experience specifically in teaching Portugue ... read more