Kim B.
Private tutor in Utrecht, Netherlands
Education
B.A. Harvard University, 1968, cum laude. Major: English and American Literature M.Div. Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, 1972. Drs. theologie, Theologische Universiteit Kampen, 1978, cum laude. Major: dogmatics; Minors: New Testament, philosophy 150 hour TEFL/TESOL certificate (2018), grade: A.
Experience
I, a friendly, native American English speaker, guarantee I can help you improve your spoken and written English at all levels, from beginner to top academic. I am an American, raised from the age of one in Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A. I'm happily married to a Dutch wife. I am a father of four grown children (whom I taught English!), and a grandfather to five (whom I'm casually "tutoring" in English!). I taught theology students at Korea Seminary, S. Korea, for 8 years. I taught young people as a Protestant pastor in The Netherlands for 20 years. I would in particular like to help those who want to improve their spoken and/or written English in an academic, business, or artistic setting. I have recently completed an 150 hour TEFL course, getting an A for the course.
Subject Expertise
Poetry WritingSAT WritingSAT VerbalSAT Subject Test in LiteraturePhilosophyGRE VerbalGrammar and MechanicsSAT Critical ReadingWritingWorld LiteratureAP English Language and CompositionReadingFiction WritingExpository WritingBritish LiteratureAmerican Literature12th Grade Writing12th Grade ReadingLiterary AnalysisEnglish
Availability
Weekdays after 10AM
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I am a theologian, who loves philosophy. I love languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, and Korean (in descending order of competency). I love literature, art, and music: for example, Milton, Rembrandt, and Bach. I love sports: soccer, baseball, and American football. Favorite teams: Ajax, the Boston Red Sox, and the New England Patriots. I like to ride my racing bike several times a week. I have lived continually in The Netherlands since 1974, with an 8 year break in South Korea.
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