Patricia A.
Private tutor in Schenectady, NY
Education
SUNY New Paltz - Bachelors, French , SUNY New Paltz - Masters, Secondary Education: French
Experience
Not only have I been an educator for many years, I also now help teach other teachers. Languages are my personal passion, and I speak and tutor French and Spanish in particular. I help grade the tests of students who want to become French or Spanish teachers, in addition to their current teaching license. I have been a public and private school teacher for sixth through twelfth grade for a decade, and I have worked as a college teacher for six years. I believe that travel is one of the best ways to keep my language skills current, and I spent four summers abroad during my undergraduate studies. I have also traveled for fun to France, Quebec, Puerto Rico, and Switzerland. When I tutor students in language skills, I use all kinds of different methods to help my students learn. I use real-world examples to help students practice speaking and comprehension skills. For example, if we are discussing numbers in a foreign language, I might bring in a television schedule to help them discuss the channel numbers and the times shows are on. I even spend my free time working on languages, not just through travel, but also by attending language clubs nearby.
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
*Travel to France, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, Honduras, Dominican Republic, England, Belize, Bahamas, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico; I travel to Montréal, Québec every summer *Attend Cirque du Soleil performances *Volunteer cook and helper with an organization assisting those in need
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