john M.
- Sunnyvale, CA 94085 ( 9.5 mi )
- Experienced Poetry Tutor
- Male Age 51
- Member Since: 11/2012
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: English, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling, Shakespeare, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Literature, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
My comments on tutoring Poetry : In addition to being a working poet, having penned original poems since 2003, I have taught poetry in my course, Understanding Literature, which included half the semester on poetry alone.
My teaching style is real. It's genuine. College students walk away from my classes saying, "Thanks for keeping it real." I have no pretenses as I view the learning process as a crucial humans exchange between two or more people. I'm very egalitarian in my approach, being open to learn from my students. Finally, I have caring pedagogy, in that I care about my students and usually am in touch with them well after the teaching experience.
I have taught elementary, middle school , high school, college, and students in adult education courses. I have taught in rural, suburban, and urban settings for both private and public institutions. I have tutored my own children (e.g. Latin, Art, Guitar) and middle and high school students in their homes and/or at my home. I have taught hundreds of college courses and thousands of students. I have a passion for teaching, knowledge, learni ... read more