Jason F.
Private tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Education
In high school, I used my independent study periods to pursue coursework in all 3 languages offered (French, Spanish, and German), eventually taking the AP exams for French and Spanish. I began my college career at American University in Washington, D.C. majoring in Spanish Language, but ultimately graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) with a minor in Spanish. Per the requirements of my CSD program, I did coursework in Linguistics and Literacy Development. Independently, I've studied Mandarin Chinese, Classical Latin, Esperanto, and Italian.
Experience
Previous experience: Formerly a tutor of Spanish, French, and Italian at Delaware County Community College. Frequent tutor and study group leader throughout my academic career. Standardized testing: SAT II French: 770 SAT II Spanish: 770 AP French: 5 AP Spanish: 5 Why I want to be a tutor: Tutors have an opportunity to address student questions and frustrations that most classroom teachers don't, given the number of students and often inflexible curriculum in the school setting. I know what a powerful asset knowledge of a foreign language can be - both academically and professionally - and I'm passionate about fostering comprehension and appreciation of world languages in others. Relevant coursework: Numerous and diverse - don't hesitate to ask if you're at all curious. Resume: Available upon request, if you'd like to see more of my educational and professional background.
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends in the morning, Weekends in the afternoon
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I try to fill my free time with reading, especially within my field, though I'll confess to a longstanding love of video games. I love music (I used to sing in school and around my community) and I play tennis, as well. Since relocating to Philadelphia, I've enjoyed spending time with friends in the neighborhood and exploring the city.
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