Alex Hartman A.
5(1)
CAD $90/hr
Tutor since 2004 (M.A. Linguistics, University of Toronto) — Online tutoring in linguistics, English writing, humanities, and study skills
| Packages | 5 hours | 10 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $420 | $780 |
5 hours
$420
5-hour discount pack
10 hours
$780
10-hour discount pack
Tutor Information
About
I’ve been tutoring since 2004.
I help students clarify confusing material, work through specific problems, and communicate their ideas with precision.
🔎 What I teach
- Linguistics tutoring: general linguistics, phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, psycholinguistics, language acquisition, field linguistics, and linguistic typology
- English writing tutoring: grammar, word usage, etymology, dialectal variation, register, style, and clarity
- Academic writing tutoring: essay structure, argumentation, interpreting feedback, research methods, citation formats (MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard), academic standards, and professional tone
- Study skills coaching: time management, organization, learning strategies, exam preparation, and degree planning
- Humanities tutoring: history, geography, classics, anthropology, and philosophy (subjects based on English writing)
- Coaching for IOL (International Linguistics Olympiad) and its regional events: NACLO, UKLO, and OzCLO
- Linguistics consulting for personal names, brand names, language usage, and constructed languages (conlang)
🎓 Background
- 🎓 M.A. Linguistics, University of Toronto (Thesis: Finding Phonemo: The Representation of Phonological Inventories; taught and graded Introduction to Linguistics and Psycholinguistics)
- 🎓 B.A. Linguistics, University of Toronto, with minors in Classical Civilization and Music History
- 📜 TESL/TEFL certification for English education, Oxford Seminars
- English as a Second Language teacher from 2004 to 2011, with students around the world ages 2 to 80
- English proofreader and copywriter from 2008 to 2023
- Linguistics and English language consultant and academic tutor since 2004 (online since 2014)
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Language
English
Timezone
America/Toronto
Subjects
Courses
Levels
High School
College/University
Professional
Education
University of Toronto
2005 - 2006Master of Arts, Linguistics
Thesis: The Representation of Phonological Inventories ("Finding Phonemo")
University of Toronto
1999 - 2005Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics
Major in Linguistics
Minors in Classical Civilization and Music History
Work Experience
AHA Linguistics and English Language Consulting
September 2004 - presentLinguistics and English Language Consultant
I’m a linguistics and English language consultant who has been supporting students and lifelong learners since 2004.
I provide custom tutoring, consultation, and support in linguistics, English writing, humanities, and academic skills.
Reviews
Great Help!
A well informative tutor! Easily explains your problems to your understanding and carries a nice energy throughout the session.
By: Bethany