Alice P.
Private tutor in McKinney, TX
Education
Sorbonne (Paris, France) - "maitrise" (4 year degree), French literature , Johns Hopkins University - PhD, French language and literature
Experience
I am your go-to girl for French studies, being a native of the country myself. I attended the Sorbonne in Paris, where I was an undergraduate. As a senior, I traveled to New York for a teaching assistant opportunity at a university there. My job involved tutoring mid-level French students via private lessons. I realized I really had a knack for this, and I went on to teach all levels of the language at the renowned Johns Hopkins University, while earning my PhD. Once I graduated, I took a position in California at a college as an assistant professor. My approach involves various techniques to aid the student in remembering words and phrases.Throughout my many years of traipsing the world-- fifteen different countries-- I experienced a lot of wonderful foreign language teachers. When I was learning to speak German and English, the people who taught me were very knowledgeable and patient. They gave me inspiration by having faith in me and always pushing me harder. If it wouldn't have been for these individuals, I may not be where I am today. So, I try to emulate the qualities that I found so helpful in them. I encourage feedback from my students, because, in order to create successful learners, you have to be a successful instructor.
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
reading, knitting, cooking, dancing, hiking
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