Carrie P.
Private tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
PhD studies in Hispanic Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Chicago; M.A. in Foreign Language Education, New York University; B.A. in Romance Languages and Literatures (with Honors); Linguistics, The University of Michigan
Experience
In addition to my formal education, I also have ample experience in... One-on-one tutoring, since 2004; University classroom teaching since 2016 (I've taught over 450 undergraduate students and counting since Fall 2016); Beginner/Intermediate Spanish: 10+ classes taught; Beginner/Intermediate Italian: 12+ classes taught; Linguistics: 4+ classes taught; 7+ classes taught remotely since Spring 2020; 5+ Beginner/Intermediate EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classes taught in Madrid, Spain to children ages 7-16; Training in best practices for distance learning; Published research in adult language acquisition; Training in best practices for foreign language teaching and learning, including task-based approaches and ACTFL's World-Readiness Standards.
Availability
Weekends at any time, Tues/Thurs at any time
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I am a respectful, knowledgeable, and energetic language instructor. In the past, I've lived and worked at an "agritur" farm/restaurant in Northern Italy; I've taught cooking classes to my undergraduate students; I've lived in Madrid, Spain. Other interests include travel, cooking authentic Spanish and Italian food, local farmer's markets, playing the piano, bicycle riding, and "up north" Michigan.
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