Paul F.
Private tutor in Richmond, VA
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University - BS, English education Graduation: 1991 GPA: 3.0
Experience
Experiences 6/2014 to present C2 education Richmond, VA I am currently responsible for tutoring students for the SAT, also providing assistance in reading, grammar, and essay writing. Company materials are utilized, as well as language based assigments brought in by the students. 11/2007 to 10/2013 Private English instructor Yokohama and Tokyo Japan Provided one on one and small group English lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. All lessons involved the use of textbooks, realia, and free conversation. 4/2004 to 10/2007 English instructor, NOVA corporation Yokohama, Japan For one on one and small group lessons, company written textbooks provided structure and guided real world conversation topics. NOVA also provided textbooks for those interested in business English. Teacher guided level check tests determined whether or not a student was able to advance to the next level. 4/1997 to 8/1998 Homebound teacher Henrico County Public Schools Visited special needs students in their homes or libraries to assist with GED preparation and general academic subjects. 1993 to 1994 SAT teacher Horizons Education Helped college bound students in their homes prepare for the SAT. Utilized a company generated textbook, following lessons chronologically and assigning homework. As for my own SAT score, I scraped by in mathematics at school with a C level at my own peril. My lack of proficiency affected my score, of course. I ended up with a 980. I was satisfied with that though, because it was good enough for VCU, about the only university I could afford. Tutoring is rewarding; it gives a student and the teacher an ideal environment to establish a meaningful rapport. The better I know my student, the better I can serve him or her. A relaxed atmposphere brings out the best in both. Being able to work one on one in quiet surroundings provides the opportunity to focus and concentrate. As a professional, I am able to watch the student progress, and consider ways to improve my own teaching.
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I have all kinds of interests, and take advantage of opportunities to enjoy them. These interests include travelling and outdoor activities such as skiing. white water rafting, and fishing. However, my favorite hobby and the one that takes most of my free time is reading. I read everyday, rarely watch television, and never play video games. The book is always better. My favorite genre is historical fiction. I have been addicted to books ever since I was old enough to read, and so far it`s been one hec of a ride.
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