Timothy P.
- Oakland, CA 94611 ( 29.4 mi )
- Public Relations Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 04/2010
- Will travel up to 5 miles
- Rates from $48.00 to $61.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Resume Writing, Marketing, Communications, Advertising
A Little Bit About Me...
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