Professor of linguistics, phonology, IPA, acoustic phonetics, Spanish

Steve P.

Off the charts

This is kind of like telling people about an amazing restaurant. The more people you tell, the harder it becomes for you to get a reservation! But, I guess I shouldn’t be so selfish! Steve has set the bar with his clear communication, excellent follow-up, and is quite gifted at graciously meeting the student wherever they are. You won’t be disappointed with this wonderful instructor.

Steve, 2 lessons with Steve

Tutor responded:

Thank you very much, Steve, for your kind and gracious words. It is my pleasure to work with your family. Your student is highly motivated and eager to learn. I look forward to several productive sessions thinking together about linguistics. I appreciate the opportunity to serve your needs. In kindest thought. Steve Parker

Early days but so far, so good

Only about two lessons in and it's a totally new topic for me but all good so far. Easy to talk to and ask questions (despite the limitations of talking through a laptop) and accommodating with times, etc. Very happy so far.

Nic, 8 lessons with Steve

Tutor responded:

Thank you very much, Nic, for your kind comments. It has been a pleasure to work with you. I appreciate your motivation and interest in the subject matter, as well as your easy-going nature. I wish you every success in your academic and professional pursuits. Steve Parker

Great teacher and great first lesson experience

I enjoyed our first lesson, reading words and text out loud, and how Steve patiently helped me pronounce words and phrases. I look forward to my English language journey!

Elena, 7 lessons with Steve

Tutor responded:

Thank you Elena for your feedback. It is my pleasure to work with you. You are a highly motivated and intelligent learner. I appreciate your enthusiasm. Keep up your great efforts, and best wishes for success in all of your endeavors. In kindest thought, Steve Parker

Exceptional Tutor!

Steve has been teaching my daughter Spanish and she absolutely loves working with him. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. He is very thorough and he is a real pleasure to work with. He does a wonderful job teaching in a way that my daughter can grasp, and we are so thrilled that we have found him to help her with her Spanish. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a Spanish tutor. His knowledge and skill surpasses expectation.

Jessica, 17 lessons with Steve

Tutor responded:

Thank you very much Jessica for your encouraging words. It has been my pleasure to help your daughter with Spanish. I have appreciated her motivation, enthusiasm, and friendliness. I wish every blessing to your family, and success in your academic pursuits. In kindest thought, Steve Parker

Amazing mentor (much more than tutor)

Steve is fantastic. My goal is to up level my Spanish to greater fluency and he helped me diagnose where I had challenges so I can fill in the gaps and gain greater command of my Spanish. Pace is great, materials chosen for lessons are great, he allows for a lot of input from me as the student so I will enjoy my lessons while also learning a ton. Wonderful and skilled.

Elizabeth, 8 lessons with Steve

Tutor responded:

Thank you very much Elizabeth for your gracious words. I have appreciated working with you as a highly motivated and intelligent student. It is enjoyable to be able to discuss such deep topics due to your level of Spanish. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow intellectually through our sessions. With kindest thoughts and all best wishes for blessings in your career. Steve Parker

A great help

Steve is a very knowledgeable individual who understands the needs of his student's and is able to help meet those needs. As a person who switches between needing spontaneous information and structured format, I found Steve's ability to adapt very pleasant. He's a great teacher.

Samuel, 7 lessons with Steve

Tutor responded:

Thank you very much Samuel for your encouraging comments. I have appreciated meeting with you to talk about your topics of interest. As a student you are easy to work with, motivated, ask great questions, and are always prompt. I wish you every success in your future endeavors. Gratefully, and with kind regards, Steve Parker

Spanish tutor

Steve is hands down an outstanding tutor! He is thorough, confident, and really cares about the students he works with. Every minute he tutors my son will be priceless.

Connor, 23 lessons with Steve

Tutor responded:

Thank you very much for your kind words. It is my pleasure to help your family by working with your son. He is an outstanding student and I will greatly enjoy watching him progress in his academic achievements. I appreciate your enthusiasm and the opportunity to serve you. In kindest thought, and with all best wishes, Steve Parker

Good mix and balance

Great mix of in-depth explanation and staying on track with the fundamentals efficiently and effectively. Great flexibility that allows for lots of questions while getting assignments worked through.

William, 16 lessons with Steve

Tutor responded:

Thank you William for your kind feedback and comments. I appreciate your interest in learning, as demonstrated by your deep and insightful questions. It is my pleasure to assist you. I pray for all of God's blessings as you touch other people through your work. With best wishes for your continued success. Steve Parker

Great class!

Steve is always helpful, kind and on time. The class can be tailored to the students needs. Steve is always encouraging and supportive. I highly recommend him!

Silvia, 3 lessons with Steve

Tutor responded:

Thank you Silvia so much for your kind comments. It has been my privilege to work with you. You are very pleasant, eager, and motivated. I appreciate your cheerful attitude and am grateful for the opportunity to help you. With all best wishes for your continued success. Steve Parker

Knowledgeable, patient, persistent, and fun

I have had many sessions with Steve, and he is wonderful. This past session though, I saw his real strength as I struggled with a concept. Normally, when he explains a concepts I understand the first or second time, this past session however, I didn’t. After giving (what I assume are regular) explanations and seeing that these didn’t work for me he didn’t give up but rather just found a new way of communicating the concept. If you need help he’s your tutor!

Lyndley, 11 lessons with Steve

Tutor responded:

Thank you very much, Lyndley, for your gracious and affirming words. It has been my pleasure to work with you. You are a kind, friendly, and fun student. Your cheerful attitude makes every session a rewarding experience. I wish you all the best in your academic and professional endeavors. In kindest thought, Steve Parker