...I love working with students that struggle because success means so much to them. It’s wonderful to see their eyes light up as they grasp the concepts. English is one of the toughest languages to conquer. (read more)
...I teach with a version of the Socratic method and make sure that students are thinking for themselves and truly understanding, not just receiving knowledge from me—lighting a fire, not filling a bucket. I regularly, rigorously, and warmly check for understanding and modify my teaching accordingl... (read more)
...I have worked with students of all ages and backgrounds as a high school teacher, a community college and university instructor, and an adult education teacher. I also substitute at a few high schools in the Montgomery County area. I enjoy giving students techniques to enhance their creative use of language. (read more)
...Jonathan has been teaching ESL courses ( Phonetics, Listening, Written Expression) and Introductions to linguistics, syntax, semantics, and Old English to University students for the past 4 years. In addition, he has taught high schoolers English in Austria on a Fulbright, government employees i... (read more)