Patrick R.
Nashville, TN
M.Ed., Experienced Tutor in Study Skills, German, & ESL
Lipscomb University
German and HistoryWake Forest University
Master'sAbout Patrick
I am a lifelong educator with a Master's in Social Studies Education and over 15 years of experience. I have taught in a wide variety of scenarios, including full-time classroom work in German and history, plus extensive one-on-one tutoring in German, ESL, and learning strategies.
I currently teach English, German, learning skills and
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Travels within 10 miles of Nashville, TN 37204Patrick offers online lessons
Patrick is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.
If you’re interested in online lessons, message Patrick to get started.
"Amazing!!"
- Miriam, Brentwood, TN on 10/14/16My 10th grader has been meeting with Patrick for a couple of years now. We started off just wanting help with basic study and organization skills but have found Patrick to be a valuable resource for so much more.
He is extremely knowledgeable on most subjects and always comes up with new ways to learn. His creative teaching methods have helped my son get through some tough assignments. Patrick has a gift for taking difficult or insurmountable tasks and breaking them down into something that is easy to understand. He has an amazing ability to explain and adapt information based on your needs and provides fresh insight. He helps find meaning in seemingly boring or uninteresting topics and challenges your thinking to give you a different perspective. I also love the accountability and encouragement he provides.
Patrick is very organized and promptly sends feedback following each session. He has exceeded our expectations and has helped my son in countless ways. What more can I say? We think the world of Patrick and would highly recommend him to anyone!
"Well Prepared and Knowledgeable"
- Ryan, Wheeling, WV on 5/30/17Patrick was very well prepared for our lessons. In addition, he makes sure that I understand the concepts before we move forward in the lesson. He answers questions effectively and review all the material covered in the previous session.
"Excellent tutor-really knows how to teach on your level!"
- Stephanie, Deer Park, WA on 4/14/17As an adult learner with previous German, Patrick has really helped me become reacquainted with learning German at the level just right for me. He is very patient and also insightful as to my strengths and weaknesses after only a few lessons. This has been a great help in directing and fine-tuning our sessions and homework. He is helping me regain the confidence I have been wanting for speaking and writing German. It is apparent Patrick loves teaching and is definitely a quality tutor - well versed and educated in the German language!
"Awesome teacher"
- Timothy, Franklin, TN on 3/24/17Patrick is an amazing tutor. He teaches everything verbally, visually, and hands on. He will also write things down with you if you need it. He's very adaptable and able to move at the pace his student requires. If I could give him more than five stars, I would.
"He is a great tutor."
- Keyondra, Goodlettsville, TN on 12/22/16He is patience, and great at helping me organize my thoughts for my papers. English is not my favorite subject. He has help make it easier to create outlines.
"Great Tutor"
- Nadia, Bayonne, NJ on 12/8/16Continued lessons on German grammar and vocabulary. Very structured class with valuable lessons and strategies used to understand and learn German. He has been greatly helpful so far.
"Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor"
- Caroline, North Myrtle Beach, SC on 10/15/16I have only had two lessons with Patrick but I am looking forward to many more! His style of teaching is perfect for me and he isn't intimidating in the least. I believe if I keep taking German from Patrick I will reach my goal of becoming fluent.
"Great Tudor"
- Joe, Nashville, TN on 6/29/16I'm am currently taking lessons with Patrick. He has great teaching techniques and follow up emails that make retaining the lesson easier.
"Skilled, knowledgeable and encouraging tutor"
- Diana, Moscow, VT on 6/25/16Patrick is a great tutor! I highly recommend him.
All our lessons are very informative and interesting. Patrick knows a lot about different cultures, which is valuable for ESL students like me. Furthermore, Patrick helps me to practise my pronunciation and speech again and again. I've made great progress, I've become more confident with speaking English. Moreover, I can read, speak, listen, and communicate more effectively.
Besides, I'd like to notice that Patrick is skilled at tutoring and very good at establishing rapport with his students which is very necessary, to my mind.
"Wants to see you learn!"
- Gerald, Waverly Hall, GA on 5/3/16I have been a student of Mr. Patrick for two years now--studying German. When I started, I had a bad taste in my mouth for tutors because my previous German tutor did not really help me learn the language. That all changed during my first session with him. He had me mirror him as we did various actions while repeating the verb in German. My time with him has come to an end after two years as I am graduating high school now, but I know that if I need help in college German I can contact him again. He is patient, kind, and uses your mistakes to guide you to the correct answer. Mr. Patrick enjoys teaching, but he loves seeing you learn. No matter what is going on in my life, when he and I meet, he always finds a way to make learning a fun and enjoyable experience! I highly recommend Mr. Patrick to anyone who wants to actually learn. He is easy to reach, understanding, and a great teacher--did I say that already? I recommend him for everything that he teaches, but if you are looking for a German tutor--go no further! Mr. Patrick is the tutor for you!
"Knowledgeable, patient and adaptable tutor"
- Patrice, Brentwood, TN on 10/9/15Our 16 year old son has been meeting with Patrick twice a week, for the last year. Patrick serves more as a "general tutor" - helping in all areas of learning and studying - but specifically helping in the languages areas. Our son, for the first time since elementary school, is a solid A-B student - and growing stronger daily. He is not an easy student to work with as he tends to have a bad attitude toward school and an overall poor work ethic. However, Patrick has stuck with him - continuing to hold him accountable to the reading, writing and study methods he has introduced over the last year. In addition, Patrick adapts his methods to work more effectively with our son's personality and learning styles. We have seen our son grow in confidence over this last year. He stands a little taller now - and is willing to work on assignments and study for tests. We are very grateful for Patrick's dedication to our son's growth.
"Thorough and engaging"
- Jodi, Dickson, TN on 7/20/15I am living and working in Germany for a few years and wanted to spend some concentrated time on my German language skill while on a short trip home to the States. I worked with Patrick on some specific things and was extremely pleased with how thorough he was during each lesson, and really challenged me to push myself. He uses a wide variety of teaching methods and is very consistent and patient. I also found his homework assignments after each sessions incredibly helpful to keep me on track and focused. I greatly enjoyed my learning experience with Patrick, feel much more confident for my return to Germany, and have already recommended him to friends!
"Excellent Teacher!"
- Erin, Winthrop, MN on 3/2/15Patrick is good-humored and extremely patient. We are fortunate to have found him to tutor our children in German. He is also a learner himself and always willing to go the extra mile to do what we ask of him for our kids' education.
You will not be disappointed having Patrick as a tutor :)
"Thorough tutor!"
- Mae, Nashville, TN on 2/15/15Very useful feedback. Multiple methods of instruction and strategy being utilized. Useful assessment of student skills. Please continue diverse approach! Good Session.
"Very helpful"
- Christine, Nolensville, TN on 2/10/15The organization skills Nathan is learning are incredibly helpful. He seems to have a much better attitude toward school. His grades have improved because of this as well!
"A great tutor!"
- Aline, Nashville, TN on 1/22/15I strongly recommend this tutor! I am a Brazilian student with listening difficulties and Patrick helped me a lot. Besides being a very nice tutor, patient and interested, he showed some nice books and web resources to improve my English skills. In a few weeks, I could feel my English much better. Thank you, Patrick!
"Fantastic Tutor!"
- Elizabeth, Franklin, TN on 11/6/14Patrick is a great tutor. He constantly comes up with new and inventive ways to teach and has adjusted his methods to work best with my learning style. Patrick always has excellent tips of how to practice throughout the week. He is very patient and understanding of my busy lifestyle and also flexible to work around my availability. I highly recommend Patrick!
"Helpful tutor"
- Lee, Brentwood, TN on 8/10/14Patrick has worked with our college student over the summer. He returns this fall and believes Patrick's assistance and techniques will be very helpful. Patrick was easy to work with and schedule.
"Excellent tutor!"
- Stephanie, Brentwood, TN on 2/3/14Patrick is an absolutely wonderful tutor. He is very organized, reliable, and punctual, and he is extremely thorough in the summaries and updates he sends to me after each session with my son. He has not only helped with German, but has provided my son with many great study tips and study resources. I must add that Patrick is very patient, and I appreciate that he has continued to put full effort and preparation into tutoring sessions even when my son's motivation to study is lacking. He has been a great help to us. I would definitely recommend Patrick.
"Awesome in Every Way!"
- Pamela (for Isaac), Nolensville, TN on 8/19/13After 2+ years of German in High School, a tutor, an online course, and teachers' help, my son did not pass German! His High School diploma was held until he had a passing grade. After much agony, a school counselor suggested we try WyzAnt. I chose Patrick R. due to location and his profile sounded good. He was very professional, yet personable. He was always on time, and the time was used wisely. Patrick gave great feedback to me so I could guide my son to do what was needed before the next meeting. After 6 sessions, my son passed German with an 86 and he was awarded his High School diploma! I owe a great debt of gratitude to God and Patrick R! He was the perfect solution to our situation! Thank you Patrick!!!
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American History
I have a BA in History, an MA in Social Studies Education, and 4 years experience teaching history in high school. I also have extensive experience teaching subject-specific learning strategies.
Bible Studies
I have been taught the Bible regularly since I was a child, and completed 14 hours of coursework in Bible as an undergraduate. (Officially only 14 hours. But in actuality, the Bible courses met one hour each day, 5 days/week, but were only given 2 hours of credit. Whereas all other courses that met for one hour were give one hour of credit. Essentially, I have 35 hours formal coursework in Bible.)
English
I have a Master's in education, and over five years' experience working with students, from 6th grade through postgraduate, on all the stages of academic writing - brainstorming, organizing, composing, and editing. I have also taught reading strategies, developing customized systems for reading, annotating, and note-taking with literature and textbook readings, for over five years.
ESL/ESOL
I have a Master's in Education as well as over 15 years' experience teaching ESL, one-on-one and in the classroom. My sessions emphasize communication and conversation, but I am also experienced teaching grammar and mechanics.
European History
I have a BA in History , an MA in Social Studies Education, and 4 years' experience teaching world history in high school.
German
I have a BA in German and an MA in Education. I have six years' full-time classroom experience teaching German, as well as over five years teaching German one-on-one. I am experienced using online tools - video chat, whiteboard, document sharing, remote desktop, etc. - for language instruction.
Literature
I have a Master's in education and have taught reading strategies, including customized systems for reading, annotating, and note-taking with literature and textbook readings, for the past five years.
Proofreading
I am a native English speaker with a Master's degree in education and a Bachelor's degree in history and German.
Reading
I have a Masters in Social Studies education, as well as over five years of experience teaching reading strategies, one-on-one, to middle school, high school, and college students.
Study Skills
I have a Master's in education, as well as over 5 years of experience teaching study skills, working with dozens of students from 6th grade through adulthood.
I employ strategies from a variety of sources - rooted in solid research - addressing struggles with reading, writing, memorization, studying, time management, mindset, and more.
World History
I have a BA in History, an MA in Social Studies Education, and 4 years' experience teaching high school world history.
Writing
I have a Master's in education, as well as over five years of experience working with students, from 6th grade through postgraduate, on all the stages of academic writing - brainstorming, organizing, composing, editing, and revising. I can address any areas of need, including grammar/mechanics.
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Patrick R.
Nashville, TN
M.Ed., Experienced Tutor in Study Skills, German, & ESL
Social Studies
I have a BA in History, an MA in Social Studies Education, and four years of experience teaching history in high school. I also have extensive experience teaching learning strategies specific to social studies and reading.