New Vista

At first it is important to get to know each other a bit, then onto what the students goals are, what is the time frame, and how best does that particular student pick up and learn new ideas.

Then we can draw the map of how best to reach the goals established by the student.

Have taught all levels, from junior high to university.

AA Environmental Biology, MSAC Community College

BA Biology. Secondary Teaching Credental, Science and Math. Student teaching in Mexico. University of Colorado.

MA Linguistics. Graduate Credential in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other

Languages). University of Utah.

Flexible pricing system depending on number of students, dedicated hours, level of difficulty or specialization and time frame.

Average $22-28 per full class hour..

My first full-time teaching job was at Ueno Gakuin, a high school in Hiroshima, Japan. On a one year contract a enjoyed it so much that I stayed for a second year and my lifetime love of teaching had been sparked.

During my career I've worked with all types of students, each one unique and different. Taught in university classes where there might be 15 different languages represented. Worked in classrooms where all were Japanese or all Korean or all Mexican.  Taught English to high-ranking Italian Jet pilots here in the States to learn English...and practice flying jets.

But all the same in that they needed just a bit of encouragement and engaged teaching to get interested in the subject and realize that they could succeed with it on their own terms.

Mothers Day dinner today included a turkey.  My nephew, in the Marine Corps, visiting for a few days from Okinawa on leave was nominated to carve the turkey, which he really did not want to do. Why was obvious as the right side of hat bird was butcher's. Before he started on the second side,many around the table had shared their tips and tricks for slicing a bird professionally. As Kyle tried to apply these, continued encouragement was offered and the second half of the turkey was cleanly carved, and I am sure that next time against that situation my nephew will volunteer to carve... and pass on what he learned today.

Good tutoring is really just carving the turkey....correctly.

Meet together while still discussing the basics. Meet for a cup of coffee or tea. All details of contract in detail and in writing. I usually offer two free classes so a student can decide for themselves that we can work together. Student needs to know that it is their level of commitment that will most contribute to their success but they should always expect that 110% level from the tutor, as well.

Students should be clear about:

Fees

Time, dates and location of class

Absences and tardies

Clear objectives

Timeline for reaching objectives

Start date

Materials needed

Type of interaction (face to face, online, combination)

Any other questions.