English For Life And Learning In The U.S.
About
I excel at teaching adult learners who are looking to work, study at university, make friends, or empower themselves legally and financially while living in the U.S. When you choose me, we will customize our lessons and continually evaluate our progress together so that you get the most out of my teaching.
I love working with people on an individual basis. Heaping attention on one person is far more rewarding than trying to spread that same attention amongst 40, 50, 60 students at a time.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
It's good to do an informal trial lesson lasting twenty (20) minutes or so. This lets us evaluate not only whether we get along well on a personal level, but also what we need to do together to maximize the professional results in the shortest time period possible.
After that, we can do sessions lasting however long is needed, and on as many days a week as needed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been teaching and tutoring adults, university students, and second-language learners for more than seven (7) years now.
I have worked one-on-one with students in all of those situations, and I find that this is the best way to tailor content to a student's needs, and therefore optimize the learning period.
- MA in English, Univ. of Kansas
- MS in Translation, Heriot-Watt Univ.
- BA in Int'l Studies & French, Portland St. Univ.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My standard rates range from fifteen (15) to twenty-five (25) dollars an hour; but I am flexible here and am happy to negotiate.
How did you get started teaching?
Somewhat by accident. I wanted to learn French, and so I wanted to travel to France. But I didn't have enough money to just hang out there. So I decided to work as an English assistant, et voila! It turned out to be difficult but incredibly rewarding.
What types of students have you worked with?
All types, from beginners to advanced, from children to adults, and from casual to serious-minded learners.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Helping a student-athlete at the Univ. of Kansas ace one of their writing exams in a course in which they were having difficulty.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for a teacher who will push you to work hard without being harsh.
And ideally they should be someone who explains patiently, without dodging difficult questions.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
- How much time per week can I commit to?
- What are the specific areas I am struggling in?
- Where do I want to be after the lessons?
- What type of learner am I? Visual? Traditional? A combination? (In this way we can personalize the content of the lessons.)