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Thomas B.

German native w/15 years teaching exp. in higher education
  • Eugene, OR 97403
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  • Male Age 57
  • Member since: 09/2011
  • Will travel up to 10 miles
  • Rates from $39 to $45 /hr
  • In-Home In-Group
  • Terms: -regular mileage rates apply for travel -materials not included

Profile Details

Experience Summary

I have taught over 47 German language, culture, and history courses for 13 years in higher education (at Portland State University, Oregon, the University of Texas at Austin, and Berea College, Kentucky). I have also been teaching community education courses in German at Lane Community College in Eugene for 2 years. Since 2005, I have worked as a professional technical translator and received certification by the American Translators Association for English into German in 2008. Teaching is my passion and I look forward to helping you deepen your knowledge and appreciation of the German language, culture, and history.

Credentials

Type
Level
Year Rcvd
Title
Issued By
Type:
Certification
Level:
Certified Translator
Year Rcvd:
2008
Title:
ATA Certification English into German
Issued By:
American Translators Association
Type:
Degree
Level:
Doctorate
Year Rcvd:
2000
Title:
Ph.D. German literature of the 20th century
Issued By:
University of Texas at Austin
Type:
Degree
Level:
Masters
Year Rcvd:
1994
Title:
MA German
Issued By:
Portland State University, Oregon
Type:
Certification
Level:
Advanced
Year Rcvd:
1994
Title:
Certified Administrator of ZDfB, ZMP and ZDaF
Issued By:
Goethe Institut Seattle

Teaching Style

Interdisciplinary, student- and communication-focused.

My Hobbies

traveling, camping, kayaking, snorkeling/scuba diving, archery, hiking, movies, gardening

Top Subjects

German
Proficiency: Expert, and one of my top Subjects!
I have taught various German language, culture, and history courses for 13 years in Higher Education (Portland State University, Oregon, the University of Texas at Austin, and Berea College, Kentucky). I have also been teaching community education courses in German at Lane Community College in Eugene, OR for 2 years. Teaching is my passion and I look forward to helping you deepen your knowledge and appreciation of German language, culture, and history.