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Kevin F.

Kevin - Historian/Writer

Cupertino, CA (95014)

Travel Radius 20 miles
Hourly Fee $45.00
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I am always eager to help students. I have much patience and strongly believe in encouragement as well as positive reinforcement. The students and I will be a team, working towards the students' goals. With several years as a substitute teacher from 1991-2009, a voluntary English/writing tutor from 1991-2000, a strong educational background in history, and several published articles and book reviews, I am very competent in writing and history. Not only am I very competent in history (especially United States history), I have proven skills in writing and historical research. I am strong in writing essays (including the standard five-paragraph essay) and in research or term papers. I believe in quality research through (1) the use of both primary and secondary sources, and (2) the utilization of both footnotes and bibliographies. I thus do not rely chiefly upon the Internet, though it has some use. I can easily explain these techniques to students.

Kevin's Subjects

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American History

American history is my strongest subject, both in terms of subject understanding and research. Political and diplomatic history are my best areas of American history, but I am very good in other areas.

I am superb in research in both primary and secondary sources. Primary sources include government documents and legal materials, such as the Congressional Record, volumes with federal court decisions, and volumes with treaties. I also know how to put together a report, including appendices,... Read More

Vocabulary

I have a large vocabulary in the English language. I also am quite familiar with both the dictionary and the thesaurus.
I believe in a variety of words rather than using the same word over and over in an essay or a paper.

Grammar

My grammar skills have been proven in my own writing activities. I have had articles and book reviews published. When I proofread my work, I make sure that there are no mistakes, and this is shown in my publications. Proper word usage is part of my skill.

European History

I am strong in European history, both in terms of subject understanding and research. Political and diplomatic history are my best areas of European history, but I am very good in other areas.

I am superb in research in both primary and secondary sources. I also know how to put together a report, including appendices, footnotes, and bibliographies.

I would be extremely helpful for both advanced placement and regular middle school and high school students. I can also help... Read More

Reading

I have been doing much reading all of my life. Comprehension of what I read is one of my skills. I am also very good at pronunciation. Summarizing and explaining written material are other skills that I have had for many years.

Writing

My writing skills are superb. I have had articles and book reviews published. I know how to build a paragraph and an essay. I am an excellent speller. I know how to organize thoughts and information into a comprehensible essay or paper.

English

I am extremely proficient in good English writing and comprehension, such as the standard five-paragraph essay. I am a very good speller, and am very good with grammar and punctuation.

ESL/ESOL

In working with an ESL/ESOL student, I use several methods.
Vocabulary is a major part. I would have a student create vocabulary lists with the help of a dictionary and thesaurus.
I also emphasize sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.
I further use books with both words and pictures so that the student can visualize the meanings of the words. In fact, looking at objects inside and outside the student's home also helps him or her visualize word meanings. Finally, I have a... Read More

Government & Politics

I am quite proficient in American government and politics. I know the structure of government, including the branches of government and how they operate. For example, I know the bill-making process.

I have long been very familiar with the political process. I know how to contact government officials at all levels, and where their offices are located.
I am familiar with how to do research in this subject, including where to find information both in academic libraries and on the... Read More

Literature

I have been reading all of my life. A study of literature requires comprehension, summarizing, and explaining what is read. I have had these skills for many years, and can apply them to all kinds of literature.

World History

I am strong in world history, both in terms of subject understanding and research.

Proofreading

I have a strong eye for detail, and can easily catch mistakes. I proceed carefully and slow enough, meaning that I do not rush through a proofreading activity.

Social Studies

I am skilled in various social studies skills. In geography, I am good at using map skills, such as locating places on maps.

I know the difference between physical and cultural geography. Physical geography involves concepts from geology. Cultural geography involves different cultures from around the world, including such things as government, language, the arts, and literature.

I am very capable when it comes to research and writing about different cultures, elements of... Read More

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