Gavin Selzer
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Hello! I would love to be your tutor! I have two TESOL certificates (see below) as well as a bachelor degree focused on education, psychology, & biomedical sciences. I have taken many Spanish courses and am a C1-level Spanish user (and climbing!) on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as well as a native American English user. I was an in-person education assistant as a Youth Specialist for almost a year, homeschooled my son for two years, and helped my church’s youth program for two years. I have experience on this platform. I have completed two education practica. I would love to hear from you!
Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition certificate:
https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/WKQ7RUO2U4RC
Teach English Now! Foundational Principles:
https://coursera.org/verify/FFTXUAJGFZC9
Indeed profile:
https://profile.indeed.com/p/gavins-fq9jdxc
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to have quick access to the syllabus for the course if the tutoring will be for a longer term to allow me to plan for current and upcoming assignments and gather needed resources. If known, some insights into preferred learning methods such as text, lecture, video, audio recording, etc. would be helpful.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have two certificates in teaching English to speakers of other languages (https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/WKQ7RUO2U4RC https://coursera.org/verify/FFTXUAJGFZC9). I have 171.5 college credit hours with emphases in education (27 hours), psychology (15 hours), and biomedical science (15 hours). I have a Bachelor of General Studies degree with a 3.31 overall GPA. I have completed two early childhood practica. I have assisted with generalized high school and religious education.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My hourly rate is variable depending on the services needed. Students can purchase live instruction, preparation, proofreading/editing, grading, research assistance, and other services upon request. Depending upon other resources needed or requested, additional costs may apply.
How did you get started teaching?
My earliest days teaching were in my own elementary school days when I would get done with my assignments, and my teacher would ask me to assist my classmates. I have enjoyed the teaching I've gotten to do through my college courses and practicums, and I'm looking forward to even more experiences with online teaching.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students anywhere from 4 years old to adults.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
If you do the work, the learning will come. You have to figure out how you learn. How do you prepare yourself to learn? How many times and how often do you need to observe content before it sticks? What learning formats, like music, games, or stories, help you learn the best?
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What ARE my goals? Improved grades? Doing better on the test? Better understanding of content? What can I already do to meet my own learning needs? What other learning resources could I bring in now? What are the gaps in my learning? Have I missed anything I should review?