James L.
Private tutor in Minneapolis, MN
Education
Ph.D. French, University of Minnesota M.A. French, University of Minnesota B.A. International Studies, Macalester College Study abroad in French and German programs - Paris, Avignon, Göttingen, Vienna
Experience
1989-present: Classroom instructor, grades 5-12, AP, and college French, study-abroad leader, contract business trainer, tutor, audio recording producer, consultant 1998-1999, 2003-2006: Carleton College (Northfield, Minnesota) • Visiting Assistant Professor, French Language and Literature 2004-2010: On site interpreter for French Manufacturer’s technical training, Audio Recorder for French textbooks, Contract Business Language Trainer Previous/Curent Clients: Rivard (Daumeray, France), The Ads Group (Plymouth, Minnesota), Cendant Mobility (Chicago, Illinois) 1997-2003: Mounds Park Academy (Maplewood, Minnesota) • Full-time faculty (French, Grades 5-12, including AP French) 1989-1998: University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minnesota) & Freelance Activity • Developed and taught 27 courses at all levels of French at the University of St. Thomas, including conversation, composition, literature, and business French • Independently organized and led students from the University of St. Thomas and the College of St. Catherine to Paris, including family stays and enrollment at the Alliance Francaise • Developed French immersion methodology for individual clients of the Inlingua School of Languages, Minneapolis franchise • Served as French/English translator and interpreter for corporate and private firms including Renault (engineering), Market Response (market research), Medwrite (medical), MetroConnections (tours), The Examiner Corporation (software), and MN/DOT (transportation) • Selected as French/English/German narrator for 20 language tape programs since 1990 by EMC; Scott, Foresman; Barron’s Educational; Crown Publishers; Heinle & Heinle; Pearson Education, Inc.(2004) 1980-1989: University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, Minnesota) • Taught all University of Minnesota undergraduate levels of French language and civilization • Selected in 1987 as Assistant Director (U. of M., undergraduate French) with sole responsibility for second-year program; reappointed in 1988 • Trained and evaluated instructors • Wrote and supplemented curricula for teaching staff • Created and evaluated departmental resources among diverse media
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I provide tutoring for any level of French education in both academic and technical fields. Whether you need help with existing course work, or are looking to improve your French in anticipation of future studies or professional endeavors, I can create a plan and work with you every step of the way to meet your needs. You will be amazed at how quickly your mastery of French will improve with the individualized attention I can provide. You will also have fun!
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