Paavo T.

• Nashville, TN 37204 ( 29.5 mi )
• Hebrew Tutor

• Male Age 41
• Member since: 01/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Hebrew

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I have studied Biblical Hebrew for more than ten years and am currently finishing my PhD in Hebrew Bible. I have studied modern Hebrew for two summers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and completed level Gimmel. I have 2 years experience as Hebrew teaching assistant and tutor on a graduate school level.

Matthew H.

• Nashville, TN 37216 ( 28.1 mi )
• Hebrew Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $50.00 /hr

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As a special education teacher, I have tremendous patience and have seen tremendous progress, measured both in small steps and in giant leaps. I am a strong believer in individualized education, and subscribe to the theory that each child can achieve greatness. My goal is to influence each student with humor, hands-on activities and first-hand applicable experience. It is also important that as a tutor, I use audio-visual materials to strike every learning chord. I also strongly believe that students learn best through a mix of guided and independent practice, and a positive and stress-free learning environment. All students have the capability to achieve, and can reach their ultimate goals of success when confronted with real-world applicable opportunities as well as with rote practice. I am passionate about teaching and will exude an air of exuberance to make a difference in each ... read more

Michael D.

• Franklin, TN 37064 ( 32.9 mi )
• Hebrew Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: French

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I have always told my classes, "Learning can be fun; and if it's not, you may not be doing it right." Of course, that does not mean learning isn’t work; but part of growing up – and selecting a career – is learning that work can be enjoyable. I should mention that it is not my way to enforce memorization for the sake of it. If you understand concepts, that is much better. I always say “an example is the embodiment of a rule”. I am always committed to a student’s success; and will not let him or her give up. The biggest thrill in teaching is watching a student suddenly understand a concept. It happens frequently, and it never gets old.
For four years I taught in private schools, where I gave instruction at the middle and high school levels in English, French, Hebrew, computer programming, and office applications (spreadsheets, etc). I taught Math and English for one year at ... read more