350 Lakewood Literature Tutors

...I am qualified to teach Spanish, especially here in Dallas, because I have been tutoring here with the Dallas curriculum for the past 4 years. I have lived in both Spain and Mexico studying history and literature in Spanish, so I bring a wide variety of knowledge to my craft. I understand the challenges an English speaker has with Spanish, so I... read more

...from the University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Dallas, where I wrote my dissertation on selected works of Poe and Melville. I have also published essays for an anthology of literature and an article on using film to teach composition. I taught English as a Second Language (ESL) and Language Arts at the secondary level... read more

...Lastly, although philosophy as people in the United States typically learn it is a European phenomenon with ancient Greek roots (the word is a compound of the Greek prefix 'philo-', which means 'friend' or 'lover', and the word 'sophia', which means 'wisdom'), the idea of philosophy, both in the Platonic sense and in the modern sense, has strong... read more

...Having been fortunate enough to receive as well as give years of training in language acquisition and serve as a bilingual teacher, I have many strategies to offer which will not only accelerate the learning of a language, but enhance reading, writing and study skills as well. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you in achieving your language... read more

...As a tutor I aim to teach students to master the subjects they study by providing the technical knowledge I possess, and by encouraging them to work hard. Excellence is a habit, and any student who commits herself to practice can excel. In my experience, the greatest enemy of students is the practice of study. Many students struggle to create the... read more