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Timothy P.

• Oakland, CA 94611 ( 30.9 mi )
• CAD Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: HTML, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Microsoft Excel, Desktop Publishing

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I have spent 6 years teaching university-level German language courses and reading comprehension & writing courses. Before this, I spent 2 years as a volunteer instructor of bi-weekly English language classes in Romania and Moldova. In both contexts, I have taught interactive courses for students of various ages, educational levels, and cultural backgrounds. From my background in Linguistics, I understand how language 'works'. I have a quiver full of tools to use in explaining the linguistic nuances, which I use to explain the relationship between thought and language. Additionally, I have been involved in various research projects on language usage, language change, and language learning.
I approach instruction from the view that “teach[ing] a man to fish, will feed him for a lifetime”. I am committed to building on what my students bring with them, using this as a fulcrum on whic ... read more

Den T.

• Oakland, CA 94606 ( 31.9 mi )
• CAD Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Microsoft Excel, Desktop Publishing, Microsoft Access

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During the ups and downs of my undergraduate career, I became self-aware of the challenges that a student faces, especially within subjects that are not his/her strong suits. I believe the best approach is one where self-motivation from within is encouraged, as any subject is difficult without the right motivation. To identify the right motivation, as a tutor back in 2001, I took time to discuss with the students their interests and goals. By understanding them on this personal level, I felt it was easier to connect with them and make them realize that their success was of great importance to me.
As a graduate from a top-10 university and from graduate school, I know what it takes to get into a top program and succeed at a high level. In the past 5 year, I have been working as a consultant in the environmental industry, but want to take some time off now to explore other intere ... read more