Reynold F, Ph.D., English, writing, German, and more

My name is Reynold F. I am a retired university English professor and dean, with three degrees in English from Yale (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.). I received my undergraduate degree "magna cum laude" and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society in June 1960. My GREs in 1961 were in the 99th %ile in the general exam and the 97 %ile in the English subject exam. Besides scholarly articles and chapters, I have written and published three non-academic books--A WORLD TREASURY OF FOLK WISDOM (HarperCollins, 1992), WISDOM--DAILY REFLECTIONS FOR A NEW ERA (St. Mary's Press, 2000), and WISING UP--A YOUTH GUIDE TO GOOD LIVING (Cowley Publications; Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, 2007). My autobiography, STORIES I REMEMBER--MY PILGRIMAGE TO WISDOM, came out from Wisdom Foundation Publishing in November 2009. I have also edited two books, now published, and have assisted a half dozen people in Hawaii, Maryland, Texas, California, and Colorado to strengthen their writing. I have been involved as a mentor in the World Congress of Youth, most recently in Morocco (2003), and have planned and coordinated two international youth conferences, one in Indonesia (2001) and the other in Crestone, Colorado (2003). I first tutored as a recent college graduate in Chicago in the '60s and more recently have taught 11th-grade A.P. English in a private school in Hawaii.

I like working with young people and others and believe I can help them improve their reading, writing, creativity, and critical-thinking skills. I also know how to approach tutoring in ways that are both effective and fun. A former East-West Center staff member in Hawaii, I have a lot of experience assisting students from other cultures and languages. As a college advisor, I can help students with college-application essays as well as preparation for the general and English sections of the PSAT, SAT, ACT exams and AP tests in English. I have tutored in English as a second language and have edited academic articles and doctoral dissertations. In addition, I am fluent in German and can help those wishing to learn or improve their "Deutsch."

My tutoring work is a source of joy as I see individuals grow academically. It is an opportunity too for me to supplement my retirement income. I really like the chance to continue teaching and look forward to working with some of you reading this background statement. Greetings from North Boulder, where I tutor students in my home office. I am also comfortable tutoring students by phone or Skype.

Note: I have worked with WyzAnt since January 2010 and am pleased with their system.

Sincerely,

Reynold F.

Reynold's Subjects

English:	Bible studies, English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, literature, proofreading, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	GRE
Language:	ESL/ESOL, German
History:	religion
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), grammar, study skills, vocabulary
Business:	GRE
Corporate Training:	ESL/ESOL, German, grammar, proofreading
Homeschool:	elementary (k-6th), English, ESL/ESOL, study skills, writing

Grammar

As a Ph.D in English language and literature from Yale, retired English professor, high school English teacher, and long-time tutor (three years with WyzAnt alone), I have a strong knowledge of English grammar and have taught the subject many times. As an ESL tutor and former East-West Center (Hawaii) staff member, moreover, I have years of experience working with non-native English speakers, persons of all national, cultural, and religious backgrounds. If you believe I can help you, don't hesitate... Read More

German

Although I am an English native speaker, born in New York City, I was an Exchange Student at Heidelberg University as an undergraduate, a German minor at Yale, and an instructor later on at the University of Maryland in Germany. During the 43 years of my marriage to a German national, moreover, we spoke mainly German at home. As a result of all that, many Germans think I am a native speaker (from another part of Germany!), and I consider myself bilingual. Recently, during a volunteer-teaching... Read More

Writing

As a multi-published author and professional editor as well as a retired university English professor, I have lots of experience writing and teaching others how to write effectively. I hope I'll have the opportunity to help you. For more on my background, please see my WyzAnt profile. Thanks. Reynold F.

ESL/ESOL

From January to June 2012 I was a volunteer teacher in Indonesian Borneo, where I taught English as a Second Language to high-school freshmen, sophomores, and seniors. Over the years I have taught English to students from Europe, Africa, and Asia. In fall 2010 I taught English intensively to a Spanish wind-turbine technician working in Boulder, Colorado. Prior to that, I taught English to a young woman from Seychelles who was visiting her aunt in Boulder. Before leaving for Indonesia in December... Read More

Proofreading

As a multi-published author, professional editor, and retired university English professor, I have lots of experience proofreading both my own manuscripts and those of others. I can help you submit clear, concise, persuasive essays, chapters, articles, dissertations, and books every time--even at a distance (by email). Thanks.

Elementary (K-6th)

Although a retired university English professor, I am an active grandfather of an elementary-school-aged girl and am currently tutoring a ten-year-old three times a week in English/writing. As a professional writer/editor, I am really enjoying myself and learning a lot from the experience. The student, a girl who is being home-schooled, is enthusiastic and so is her mother. I would thus be delighted to have more elementary-school-aged clients and hope that I can have the chance to help you and... Read More

Study Skills

As a retired college professor (English) and dean and, most recently, as a volunteer high-school English teacher in an English-language school in Indonesian Central Borneo, I feel well-qualified to assist a wide range of students with improving their study skills. Included would be reading for content, time management, setting up assignments, researching papers on the internet (and in the library), thinking critically, and reviewing one's work/proofreading.

Bible Studies

I first studied the Bible as a boarding student at an American Baptist prep school, the Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ. As an undergraduate English major at Yale, I was required to become familiar with both the New Testament and the Hebrew Scriptures. Subsequently as an adult I completed the intensive three-year Bethel Bible Series at Calvary Lutheran Church, Honolulu, Hawaii. Along the way, I taught both adult and middle-school-level Sunday school at the ELCA Lutheran churches where my family... Read More

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Education

Yale University (English) Yale University (Master's) Yale University (PhD)

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