
Ms. Maile B.
specializes in MA+20yrs. teaching writing and languages: French, Spanish and English · female
"Languages, literature, cultures and performance have always fascinated me, as different ways to express ourselves, and teaching is the best way to share what I've learned over the years. My Thesis for 2 MAs focused on anthropology and performance on the border of France and Spain, so I had to master those languages. I think of learning like a puzzle or a game of chess: you learn the rules and then you can more...
"Languages, literature, cultures and performance have always fascinated me, as different ways to express ourselves, and teaching is the best way to share what I've learned over the years. My Thesis for 2 MAs focused on anthropology and performance on the border of France and Spain, so I had to master those languages. I think of learning like a puzzle or a game of chess: you learn the rules and then you can play!
I taught English language and literature at the New Sorbonne and Sciences-Po in Paris, including classes in Shakespeare and Modern Drama. I then taught French, Spanish and English at several international schools. I am IB certified for French Language B SL/HL and my classroom students earned a 100% pass rate. I am passionate about teaching, and I love tutoring because of the personal focus, finding the strategies that make YOUR brain work best.
I have 3 Master's Degrees: in Anthropology, Theatre, and Museum Studies, in addition to a BA in Romance Languages and Literatures. I always teach languages with a view to understanding the culture and with equal emphasis on linguistics and communication.
Having taught around the world and worked as a writing tutor during graduate school, I have taught/tutored English to people with many different mother tongues. I have also studied 7 languages, which has helped me to work out some of the puzzles of translation.
Thank you for reading! I look forward to helping you unravel the mysteries of languages and improve your literary and analytical skills!" less...
Details
fee: | $60 (for 60 min) |
travel distance: | 2 miles |
meeting type: | online (only) |
Contact
website: | on file |
Education and Qualifications
certified: | ![]() |
Hamilton College, French and Spanish
Indiana University Bloomington, Masters
Aberystwyth University, Masters
Burlington, VT 05401
Subjects Tutored |
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Grammar - French - Spanish - ESL/ESOL - Literature - Proofreading - Theater - Anthropology |