Matthew tutors in Paris, France

Matthew J.

Private tutor in Paris, France

Education

I am a native-English speaker with a Masters Degree in English Literature from Carleton University, Canada, with a focus in war poetry and writers like Nabokov, Dostoevsky, Rushdie, and other smart guys. I also received an Undergraduate Degree in English Literature from Queens University, Canada. Further, I attained a 100-hour Teaching English Second Language course with 40-hour Teaching Business English expansion

Experience

I have tutored professionals in English in Nicaragua (specifically the IELTS) and Canada. I was the editor of a poetry magazine and the artistic director of an international poetry festival. I have thirteen years professional experience as a naval officer in the Canadian military, where I built exercises for hundreds of sailors, and wrote doctrine. As a writer I have published, won awards, and performed in several countries. I am an experienced English teacher who taught English at Jiangsu University, in China, for the last year.

Availability

Weekdays in the morning, Weekdays in the afternoon, Weekends in the afternoon, Monday in the evening, Tuesday in the evening

Can Meet

Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 1 hour away at my regular hourly rate

Hobbies

I'm a teacher and writer in English who is extremely well qualified and has led an interesting life. I'm a very gregarious guy who thinks learning happens best when both student and teacher are having fun. Creative yet disciplined, I enjoy literature, poetry, history, film, learning languages, bodybuilding, traveling, and current events. I put a lot of energy into building lessons for my students that are informative, amusing, and useful. I am punctual and professional.

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