john M.
- Sunnyvale, CA 94085 ( 22 mi )
- Experienced Literature 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, Poetry, Grammar, Creative Writing, Composition
My comments on tutoring Literature : I have taught Literature courses at the college-level, including courses in Short Stories, Ethics in Literature, and Understanding Literature (which included half the semester on poetry alone).
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, learning from others, and life-learning.
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 w ... read more