1st lesson free
Peter's email address and phone number have been validated.
Peter
- Rate £37
- Response 1h
£37/hr
Contact
1st lesson free
- English
- Creative writing
- Redaction
Experienced tutor in English in Evanston, Peter offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- English
- Creative writing
- Redaction
Lesson location
About Peter
I am a published writer of fiction (short stories and novellas) as well as educational articles for sports journals. I began my professional career as a teacher before embarking on a 30+ year career in advertising at Leo Burnett in Chicago and Paris, France, then Peter Hoppock Advertising and Consulting. I earned my Masters (M.A.T.) in 2006 and I taught advertising courses at the graduate schools of DePaul and Roosevelt Universities.
I enjoiy seeing students fully engaged, excited about learning. Not just acquiring or mastering techniques and knowldge, but gaining a fuller understanding of their abilities. I want my students to feel expansive and energized.
Out of college for a few years. Then an advertising career (30+ years at Leo Burnett in Chicago and Paris, France, followed by Peter Hoppock Advertising & Consulting. I have always taught something, as a coach (soccer—nationally lisenced with experience at club, high school and college) or instructor (formerly Alpine Administrator for the Professional Ski Instructors of America - Central Division, 40 years on the Education Staff creating curriculums).
I was an English teacher for several years out of college, certified in New York State and Illinois. I did a few years of substitute teaching in North Shore high schools (New Treir, Evanston) while teaching advertising courses at DePaul and Roosevelt Universities. I earned my M.A.T. on 2006.
See more
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- GCSE
- +8
levels :
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTEC
Adult Education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
Nursery
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I think it is critical to get to know the student first. What are his/her general long-term goals—aside from the particulars (pass a test, increase reading comprehension, learn to write more persuasively, etc)? How can we find common ground regarding a process that suits us both? When I was teaching, parents unfailingly felt an urgency: they wanted improvements immediately. Students more often have a realistic excpectation that it will take time to develop new habits, and to take ownership of their new abilities.
Bright students and failing students. Extroverts and introverts.
Be ready to be engaged, not spoon-fed.
I was the oldest coach at the United States Soccer Federation National Youth License Course (I passed!) a couple years back. For a solid week we worked with kids 8 - 18 years of age.
What I learned there has supported and enlarged my understanding of how children learn - physical activities or intellectual ones.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
What are my interests? And how can I stretch those interests to fit the needs of a particular assignment or an entire course?
See more
Rates
Rate
- £37
Pack prices
- 5h: £185
- 10h: £370
free lessons
The first free lesson with Peter will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- £37/h
Details
I do not. I prefer to negotiate according to the needs of the family.
Similar English teachers in Evanston
Daniel
London & Online
- £140/hr
- 1st lesson free
James
London & Online
- £200/hr
- 1st lesson free
Vishal
London & Online
- £219/hr
- 1st lesson free
Tim
Southbourne & Online
- £65/hr
- 1st lesson free
Daniella
London & Online
- £100/hr
- 1st lesson free
Nico
London & Online
- £120/hr
- 1st lesson free
Osamah
Edgware & Online
- £35/hr
- 1st lesson free
Florence
Glasgow & Online
- £70/hr
- 1st lesson free
Abidah
London & Online
- £125/hr
- 1st lesson free
Alexander
Falmouth & Online
- £50/hr
Michelle
London & Online
- £75/hr
Alexis
London & Online
- £60/hr
- 1st lesson free
Edwin
London & Online
- £95/hr
- 1st lesson free
Vanessa
London & Online
- £70/hr
Dr Ildiko
Longstanton & Online
- £90/hr
- 1st lesson free
Suzie
Norwich & Online
- £45/hr
- 1st lesson free
Joe
London & Online
- £200/hr
Ross
Market Weighton & Online
- £75/hr
- 1st lesson free
Graham
Ilford & Online
- £29/hr
Aryaman
& Online
- £45/hr
- 1st lesson free
-
See English tutors
