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Jim Rogers Visited 12 days ago

Teaches: English

Languages: English, Japanese

28, Male, From Chicago, United States, Living in Chicago, United States

Local time: May 22, 2013 13:50   (Central Standard Time)

Jim has been a highly sought after English tutor in Chicago. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in TESOL/ESL. He is passionate about serving others, equipping them to accomplish their goals, and has cross-cultural experience.
I'm back to teaching English. At the present moment, I'm limited to conversation lessons only. View time schedule
Availability Status: I'm looking for new students

Professional Lessons

Informal Tutoring

  • Informal Tutoring: English
    • 73 completed session(s)
    95 ITC / hour
    = 9.5USD
    Schedule
Jim is an English language and academic writing tutor living in Chicago, USA. He has experience tutoring in community college and university settings, and serves his students by being an encouraging and supportive teacher to help them accomplish their learning goals.

He holds a Bachelors degree in English with a concentration in writing, which has equipped him with a strong command of the English language. Jim also holds TESOL certification, and has additional studies in English grammar and linguistics. He is currently pursuing graduate studies in Teaching English and Intercultural Studies (MA/TESOL-Intercultural Studies).
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Work Experience

    • Proofreader/Editor
    • Japanese Christian Fellowship Network
    • 2011 - present
    • Chicago United States
    Perform final editing and proofreading for materials translated from Japanese. Materials include newsletters, annual reports, and promotional event materials.
    • Writing Center Staff Tutor
    • University of Illinois at Chicago
    • 2011 - 2012
    • Chicago United States
    Tutored native and second-language English-speaking students in various forms of academic, professional, and creative writing. Was involved with the US Department of Education's Asian-American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program (AANNAPISI). Was also involved in a long-term writing tutor partner program.
    • Adult ESL Classroom Tutor
    • Waubonsee Community College
    • 2009 - 2010
    • Aurora United States
    Assisted in teaching of lesson material, classroom exercises, and administrative duties. Program is affiliated with ProLiteracy America.

Education

    • Waubonsee Community College
    • 2007 - 2010
    Other , English
    Coursework: Training in Adult ESL, Japanese language studies.
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    • University of Illinois at Chicago
    • 2010 - 2012
    Bachelor's , English
    English with concentration in writing. Coursework: English Grammar, Introduction to Linguistics, Writing Center Tutoring Theory, Advanced Nonfiction Creative Writing, Japanese language studies.

Certificates

    • 100-Hour TESOL Certificate
    • OnTESOL-Coventry House International
    • 2011
    English grammar, curriculum development, and classroom management. Passed with distinction.
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Jim Rogers

 Professional Teacher

Completed sessions 155
Students 65
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Professional Lessons
Informal Tutoring


Teacher since Jul 23, 2012
Last session Mar 30, 2013