Tutoring, otherwise known as quality "one-on-one" time, is a natural and organic part of human societies. Unfortunately, lifestyles today are geared to view "time" as a commodity not to be wasted ("Don't waste time," we're frequently admonished); as a consequence, students are forced to quickly absorb high quantities of information (usually to prepare for a state test), resulting in inadequate cultivation of the child's soul.
I struggled with educational motivation due to unhappy...
Tutoring, otherwise known as quality "one-on-one" time, is a natural and organic part of human societies. Unfortunately, lifestyles today are geared to view "time" as a commodity not to be wasted ("Don't waste time," we're frequently admonished); as a consequence, students are forced to quickly absorb high quantities of information (usually to prepare for a state test), resulting in inadequate cultivation of the child's soul.
I struggled with educational motivation due to unhappy experiences in the public schools. When I finished high school, my life was filled with uncertain goals; I vowed never again to attend an educational institution. Ironically, I came to love the pedagogical process from the other side (teacher rather than student). I graduated with a teaching degree and taught 6th-grade Science/Health at an elementary school in Allen, TX. I kept going: a M.A. in History, followed by an M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (mainly Philosophy).
I finished my PhD in Humanities (History of Ideas) at UT-Dallas (2022). I’ve been teaching at local community colleges (and UNT-Dallas) for the past 8 years. Suffice it to say, I can bring a sympathetic and broad understanding to students. I can tutor in reading, writing, history, philosophy, and the general humanities.
The best method for learning how to become a fluent writer/reader/speaker is to write, read, and listen as much as possible. The hardest part is the motivation factor: What's the practical use of becoming good at the English language? The more varied one's vocabulary is, the greater one's chance to cogently express their thoughts. This can open up a wide horizon of job opportunities, such as screenwriting, art, music, government, etc. I had to relearn the basic grammar/syntax of English when I started graduate school. Therefore, I can sympathize with uninterested students who don't see the point in spending time on the basics of language.
