...I also realize this process is gradual and we will bothneed to have patience and compassion throughout. In terms of professional experience, I have been a college instructor and high school teacher of Spanish and English literature, philosophy, and religion. I taught English, History and Geography, Biology, and ESL to K-10 students. (read more)
...More recently I took and passed the Praxis I test with an above-average score. I can tutor students to take this test and do well on it, which will in turn prepare them for the SAT. The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is a multiple-choice aptitude test, in English, for students in grades 5-11 who are seeking admission to private school. (read more)
...I am passionate about teaching and fascinated by our ability to learn and enable learning. For me the teaching process is a dialogue that enriches and fulfills both teacher and student. I believe that every student has the ability to excel given the right resources. (read more)
...Additionally, I am a heritage speaker in Russian, and am currently an advanced-level Russian learner. Since my sophomore year of college, I have tutored both elementary and intermediate Russian language, and find myself incredibly passionate about the subject. I feel that studying and tutoring ... (read more)
John is a certified CELTA ESL Teacher with 140+ hours in training to teach English as a second language. John believes in motivating students to reach their fullest potential. John has a B.A. in International Studies and Minor in Modern Languages from Virginia Military Institute and a M.J.A. in Justice Administration from Norwich University. (read more)