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Christopher H.

Real Passion for Real Teaching

Springfield, OR (97478)

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My name is Christopher, and I am a native Oregonian who is passionate about education. I have a BA from the University of Oregon with a major in History and a minor in Theatre Arts, and so those two fields really inspire my approach to tutoring and education. I have volunteered and worked for quite a few teaching and school positions - such as the Oregon Outdoor School Program, in which I taught sixth grade students about water science - a History and Science tutor for South Eugene High School - for the ASPIRE Program at Thurston High - and as a personal ESL teacher and tutor for students overseas. My first experience with TESL was when I was teaching and tutoring English in the Republic of Georgia in the former Soviet Union, and I loved it. I lived there for most of 2011, teaching in two different schools during my time there. At first I taught at a village school for six months, followed by a large and prestigious school in Kutaisi for three months. While teaching in Kutaisi, I formed a theatre club for students in my fifth and sixth grade classes, and used theatre as a tool to teach them English. We also put on a play entirely in English, which was a big success, and got local media attention.

ESL
Let me tell you a bit about my method of teaching. It's all about learning naturally. Yes, we do go over textbook stuff, but we also talk, play games, watch videos, and learn about many other subjects as well and how they tie into the English language. As I said earlier, my love of History and Theatre influences the way in which I teach. We will learn words and phrases that cover the fields of History, Science, Geography, and Philosophy in their English names and what they mean to the unique cultures and history of not only the United States, but the rest of the world. And we can always do this with a bit of a theatrical twist, which just makes things funner, as well as more memorable. I am easy to get along with, and I enjoy teaching and getting to know new people.

American History
I teach not just History, but how to develop a passion for it, and a discovery of what History means to each individual, and to their heritage. Through History, they find out where they come from, and where they are going. American History is my specialty. Most of my college courses were in American history, and I have taught History to students of all ages across the world.

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Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary education is the foundation of learning. It encompasses all subjects, and allows a student to found out what they like most about education, and which subjects they will like to further pursue in life. I have taught children in elementary education both at home and abroad, specializing in English, Science, and History. Most of my students have been between second and sixth grade. I take an approach to education that it should be fun and exciting, and instill an inspiration in students... Read More

Phonics

Phonics is the method in which a student is taught reading and writing by developing the student's phonemic awareness. This encompasses their ability to hear, identify, and manipulate their native language. This skill is necessary for people, as they cannot master their own language without it. I have experience teaching English phonics to students abroad, and strengthening their knowledge of the English language and alphabet, making it possible to read and understand the different sounds that... Read More

Study Skills

Study skills is a field in which a student uses whatever method of studying best fits their individual needs, in order to excel in what material they are covering at that time. Not every students learns the same way, and so study skills includes a variety of methods to review materials, whether it is hands on, flash cards, singing, drawing, quizzes, etc. I would work with the individual student, and find out which system of studying works best for them, and encourage them in this manner. We will... Read More

Theatre

Theatre is not just about learning lines and saying them, but about finding out what you are capable of, delving more into the human condition, expressing yourself in a new, exciting, and artistic manner - and having fun while doing it. I have been involved with theatre almost all of my life, and have performed in plays, and on Television. I minored in Theatre Arts at the University of Oregon, and have tutored theatre in the past, and taught theatre to students in the Republic of Georgia. Theatre... Read More

ESL/ESOL

Teaching ESL is the art of helping a person develop the ability to speak English not just as a second language that they can then use on occasion, but with confidence so that it benefits their life. They then can use that confidence and that skill towards living and working in the United States, or anywhere else that they desire. And yet, they still retain their native tongue - which is a representation and symbol their heritage and their culture - and use their new abilities in English speaking... Read More

Chess

Ever since I was taught to play chess by my dad, I have always enjoyed the game. I will teach anyone how to play this classic game, and then we can have fun by playing against each other. I have successfully taught chess in the past, and my students not only learned the game, but also instantly began to appreciate it. Chess is a great game to learn, and after you learn how to play this loveable game, we can then sit back, relax, and enjoy a game.

Public Speaking

Public speaking is the skill of speaking confidently to a group of people in a structured manner, with the intent of informing, influencing, or even entertaining, your listeners. I have experience in public speaking in both my educational and professional life. I have taken several courses on speech and public speaking, and have also given presentations on a variety of subjects, such as the Hamilton-Burr duel, and the legal cases brought up against Rajneeshpuram in the 1980's. I have taught others... Read More

Cooking

Cooking is the art of mixing and matching ingredients until you get a dish that is appealing and delicious. It is a fun form of art that you not only get to look at, but eat. I have been cooking all of my life, and by doing so, I have developed a passion for it that I am willing and eager to share with you. I will teach you about ingredients, what works with what, and some tools of the trade. I will show you how to cook meals ranging from good old-fashioned American BBQ, to something more ethnic... Read More

Social Studies

Social studies is the term for a wide array of integrated studies ranging from social sciences and humanities. Subjects that encompass the wide field of social studies include history, political science, religious studies, geography, economics, civics, and much more. It is a fascinating field that delves into the whole spectrum of world history, how the world works, and the way in which humanity has created systems to organize the world throughout human history. I have studied a wide array of... Read More

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