Patrick
M.Ed., Experienced Tutor in Study Skills, German, & ESL
I am a lifelong educator with a Master's in Social Studies Education and over 15 years of experience. I have taught in a wide variety of scenarios, including full-time classroom work in German and history, plus extensive one-on-one tutoring in German, ESL, and learning strategies. I currently teach English, German, learning skills and more with adult, middle school, and high school students. With me you get an experienced and dedicated educator, equipped with the patience and training neces...
social studies
study skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
reading
writing
geography
English
ESL/ESOL
government & politics
literature
world history
proofreading
SAT reading
SAT writing
TOEFL
ACT Reading
ACT English
guitar
I am a self-taught guitarist, and have been playing for 20 years. I am also a songwriter with experience playing in bands and touring, plus a growing catalog of solo recordings licensed for TV use. I can teach guitar, theory, and songwriting for most modern popular music genres.
German
American history
vocabulary
grammar
European history
general computer
Christine L. from Nolensville, TN
The organization skills Nathan is learning are incredibly helpful. He seems to have a much better attitude toward school. His grades have improved because of this as well!
Mae M. from Nashville, TN
Very useful feedback. Multiple methods of instruction and strategy being utilized. Useful assessment of student skills. Please continue diverse approach! Good Session.
Erin J. from Winthrop, MN
Patrick is good-humored and extremely patient. We are fortunate to have found him to tutor our children in German. He is also a learner himself and always willing to go the extra mile to do what we ask of him for our kids' education. You will not be disappointed having Patrick as a tutor :)
Aline B. from Nashville, TN
I strongly recommend this tutor! I am a Brazilian student with listening difficulties and Patrick helped me a lot. Besides being a very nice tutor, patient and interested, he showed some nice books and web resources to improve my English skills. In a few weeks, I could feel my English much better. Thank you, Patrick!
Lee W. from Brentwood, TN
Patrick has worked with our college student over the summer. He returns this fall and believes Patrick's assistance and techniques will be very helpful. Patrick was easy to work with and schedule.
Elizabeth W. from Franklin, TN
Patrick is a great tutor. He constantly comes up with new and inventive ways to teach and has adjusted his methods to work best with my learning style. Patrick always has excellent tips of how to practice throughout the week. He is very patient and understanding of my busy lifestyle and also flexible to work around my availability. I highly recommend Patrick!
Stephanie W. from Brentwood, TN
Patrick is an absolutely wonderful tutor. He is very organized, reliable, and punctual, and he is extremely thorough in the summaries and updates he sends to me after each session with my son. He has not only helped with German, but has provided my son with many great study tips and study resources. I must add that Patrick is very patient, and I appreciate that he has continued to put full effort and preparation into tutoring sessions even when my son's motivation to study is lacking. He has been a great help to us. I would definitely recommend Patrick.
Pamela (for Isaac) M. from Nolensville, TN
After 2+ years of German in High School, a tutor, an online course, and teachers' help, my son did not pass German! His High School diploma was held until he had a passing grade. After much agony, a school counselor suggested we try WyzAnt. I chose Patrick R. due to location and his profile sounded good. He was very professional, yet personable. He was always on time, and the time was used wisely. Patrick gave great feedback to me so I could guide my son to do what was needed before the next meeting. After 6 sessions, my son passed German with an 86 and he was awarded his High School diploma! I owe a great debt of gratitude to God and Patrick R! He was the perfect solution to our situation! Thank you Patrick!!!
Jodi J. from Dickson, TN
I am living and working in Germany for a few years and wanted to spend some concentrated time on my German language skill while on a short trip home to the States. I worked with Patrick on some specific things and was extremely pleased with how thorough he was during each lesson, and really challenged me to push myself. He uses a wide variety of teaching methods and is very consistent and patient. I also found his homework assignments after each sessions incredibly helpful to keep me on track and focused. I greatly enjoyed my learning experience with Patrick, feel much more confident for my return to Germany, and have already recommended him to friends!
Patrice P. from Brentwood, TN
Our 16 year old son has been meeting with Patrick twice a week, for the last year. Patrick serves more as a "general tutor" - helping in all areas of learning and studying - but specifically helping in the languages areas. Our son, for the first time since elementary school, is a solid A-B student - and growing stronger daily. He is not an easy student to work with as he tends to have a bad attitude toward school and an overall poor work ethic. However, Patrick has stuck with him - continuing to hold him accountable to the reading, writing and study methods he has introduced over the last year. In addition, Patrick adapts his methods to work more effectively with our son's personality and learning styles. We have seen our son grow in confidence over this last year. He stands a little taller now - and is willing to work on assignments and study for tests. We are very grateful for Patrick's dedication to our son's growth.
Gerald S. from Waverly Hall, GA
I have been a student of Mr. Patrick for two years now--studying German. When I started, I had a bad taste in my mouth for tutors because my previous German tutor did not really help me learn the language. That all changed during my first session with him. He had me mirror him as we did various actions while repeating the verb in German. My time with him has come to an end after two years as I am graduating high school now, but I know that if I need help in college German I can contact him again. He is patient, kind, and uses your mistakes to guide you to the correct answer. Mr. Patrick enjoys teaching, but he loves seeing you learn. No matter what is going on in my life, when he and I meet, he always finds a way to make learning a fun and enjoyable experience! I highly recommend Mr. Patrick to anyone who wants to actually learn. He is easy to reach, understanding, and a great teacher--did I say that already? I recommend him for everything that he teaches, but if you are looking for a German tutor--go no further! Mr. Patrick is the tutor for you!