Paxton H.
Private tutor in Washington, DC
Education
BA, cum laude, Wake Forest (full scholarship for one year to la Universidad de Salamanca, Spain). Courseowrk in advanced Spanish grammar and advanced Spanish conversation. MBA, UCLA (International Management Fellow - Spanish). Coursework in advanced Spanish language (Univ. of Guadalajara exchange) and MBA coursework at the Centro de Estudios Macroeconómicos de Argentina). PhD Coursework, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain (politics and sociology). Courses in Spanish, English, and Catalan.
Experience
Extensive undergraduate and graduate coursework in advanced Spanish grammar, composition, literature, and culture. More than five years living, working, and studying in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America and Europe. Effectively bilingual with deep technical and practical knowledge of spoken and written Spanish. Native-like accent and high familiarity with regional dialects (Castillian and Latin American). Former teacher and tutor for Kaplan Test Prep (GRE and GMAT) English and Math sections. 99th percentile GMAT verbal. 99th percentile GRE verbal. Happy to work in person or by Skype video. Offer a free thirty-minute "get to know you" tutoring session for new clients.
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I am a friendly and collaborative teacher. I position myself as an ally (it's us vs. the issue instead of me vs. you!) and am very good at quickly and accurately identifying what is keeping you from understanding material. I expect you to work hard --but I will also meet you exactly where you are without criticism or frustration. Let's get to the root of the issue, figure out a way to address it or work around it, and get you back on track or further ahead. My interests include Bikram yoga, weimaraners, and my kids.
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