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English with Detra D.

Omaha, Nebraska

4.8
(24)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
All ages
Speaks Japanese, Japanese, Latin
Teaching since 2006
Master of Teaching with endorsements in ESL and Language Arts

    About Detra D.

    4.8
    (24)
    Tutoring is my passion!! I really enjoy having the opportunity to work one one one with my students to help them attain their individual goals and promote their individual strengths!! I have completed coursework required for a Masters degree to teach English Literature/ Language Arts and English as a second language (ESL) and have 10 years experience teaching in nontraditional settings. I seek to inspire others to accomplish great things academically and to have fun while accomplishing those goals. I am motivated to work with others and fully utilize my creativity and individual skills to promote lifelong learning.

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-9 AM
    3 PM-4 PM
    5 PM-6:30 PM
    Tuesday
    7:30 AM-1 PM
    Wednesday
    12 PM-1:30 PM
    3 PM-4 PM
    4:30 PM-6:30 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-1 PM
    3 PM-5 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-1 PM
    5:30 PM-7 PM
    Saturday
    8 AM-7 PM
    Sunday
    7 AM-5:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $19
    45 minutes
    $26
    60 minutes
    $30
    ReviewsWrite a review
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    4.8
    24 Reviews
    Po Sim
    Online
    Detra is a good and responsible teacher and she is always well-prepared! And she is interesting to talk with!
    Posted Dec 23, 2016
    Katie
    Student's home
    Detra has been such a blessing to our family. She came to our home to evaluate our 7-year old daughter who has struggled with reading. She had a great rapport with our daughter, made her feel comfortable and even have fun during the evaluation. She has a patient and positive demeanor and put our daughter at ease. She then spent over an hour with me (her mom), going over the results of the evaluation and recommending steps to work on. Since that time, she has answered my many questions, offering additional resources and encouragement. Looking forward to having her work more with our daughter. Highly recommend Detra!
    Posted Mar 29, 2016
    Eve
    Teacher's studio
    Ms. Damskov showed amazing love and care for my child and her job. She enthusiastically learned as much as she could about each subject so that she could teach it back to my struggling 8 year old. She is a wonderful tutor and teacher that I would readily send any of my 4 children to. I have full confidence that any of Ms. Damskov's students will not only do well under her, but far excel any expectations. Your student will develop a love of learning under Ms. Damskov's teaching.
    Posted Mar 24, 2016
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    Experience

    Freelance writing and editing

    Aug, 2013 - Present

    Self-employed

    Teacher

    Aug, 2014 - May, 2015

    Classical Conversations

    Creates a caring, student-centered environment for learning, encouraging the enjoyment of all subjects to include Grammar, Science, History, Geography, Math, Latin, Fine Arts, and historical timeline within the perimeters of the Classical Conversations model. Designed and delivered engaging lectures and motivating lessons to students. Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students. Prepared students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities with a growth mindset.

    Teacher of English as a second Language

    Mar, 2009 - Aug, 2013

    QB English School in Hachinohe, Japan

    Taught the English language to Japanese students age 4 years old to 77 years old, both in group and individual setting. Exhibited leadership skills through the preparation and facilitation of a culture through Halloween, Christmas, and Easter parties, summer events, shared cuisine, and cultural experiences. Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.Instructed students individually and in groups, using various research based teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, hands on, Collaborative and independent work, utilizing the creativity and individuality of each student to include all of Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences.. Assigned and grade classwork and homework, both Formatively and summatively.

    Freelance Tutoring

    Mar, 2008 - Present

    Self-employed

    Education

    Bachelors of Theology

    Aug, 1996 - Aug, 2001

    University of Scranton

    Master of Teaching with endorsements in ESL and Language Arts

    Aug, 2014 - Dec, 2015

    College of St. Mary

    Bachelors of Philosophy

    Aug, 1996 - Aug, 2001

    University of Scranton

    Certifications

    ESL certification

    Dec, 2015

    Nebraska Department of Education

    Languages

    Latin

    Limited Proficiency

    Japanese

    Limited Proficiency

    Japanese

    Limited Proficiency

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