Jonathan S.

• Derby, KS 67037 ( 19.9 mi )
• Russian Tutor

• Male Age 37
• Member since: 07/2013
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $34 to $40 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Russian

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Speaks Russian. Loves Russia. Burly enough to be Russian.

I lived two years in Russia to serve a church mission. I was required to learn the Russian language, experience Russian culture first hand, and interact with Russians on a daily basis. I enjoyed my experience in Russia so much that I made Russian Lang. and Lit. my major. I have 5 years of experience of learning and utilizing the Russian language and learning about the Russian culture.
Conversational, group work, creative-writing / journal keeping in language, reading assignments and out-loud reading.

Jonathan S.

• Derby, KS 67037 ( 19.9 mi )
• Russian Tutor

• Male Age 37
• Member Since: 12/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $22.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Group

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Conversational. Each session will have a topic / topics. The student is to have a list of 10 vocab words each session and must utilize them in a discussion. Application of learned words will commit them to memory.
2 years in-country living experience. Bachelor's Degree with a major of Russian Language and Literature and a minor in Political Science. Oral Proficiency Interview (Russian) Advanced Mid (my professor felt that I earned Advanced High). Very proficient in the spoken Russian language. I received my degree at BYU, a university with one of the most prestigious Slavic departments in the nation.

Phyllis H.

• Hutchinson, KS 67501 ( 24.4 mi )
• Russian Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: French, English ESOL

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A Little Bit About Me...

My original interest was teaching instrumental music. Although I changed majors and ultimately graduated with a BS in Computer Science, I have continued my interest in teaching, first by volunteer tutoring during college and later by helping adults learn to speak English. I eventually took an intensive summer course in teaching English to speakers of other languages, following which I spent over three years teaching conversational English in Central Asia. Upon returning to the States I worked for a few years for a literacy council, helping administratively and also teaching workplace English. I continue to play in orchestras and teach string instruments privately. I am in the process of completing a Master's degree in Teaching.
I love working with children and with adults. I especially enjoy watching a child's eyes light up when something makes sense. I value the constructivist app ... read more