Sam Covington

Profession: Writing Instructor
Education
I taught writing to college undergraduates at the University of Southern Illinois

English Language Teacher
Education
I formally taught English in Japan at the high school and junior high level. I also taught/tutored adults in my spare time

English Instructor
Education
I taught English as a Second Language at the University of Southern Illinois to undergraduate and graduate level students.

Music Teacher
Education
I taught basic music classes with emphasis on percussion at several public elementary schools in my hometown when I was 18.

Tutor
Education
I have worked as a tutor since I was in high school, both as a freelancer and working for a school or university.

Interests: I love storytelling. I believe that as humans, we learn by listening and telling stories, and that we think about the world as a story. So, my hobbies also revolve around storytelling. I love to read, I love to write, and I love playing tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons.

Education: Bachelor of Arts
Education
I received my Bachelor of Arts with majors in Anthropology, History, Japanese, Linguistics, Religion and Philosophy, and minors in International Relations, Sociology, and Psychology.

Masters Degree Work
Education
I was one semester short of acquiring a dual master's degree in TESOL and Linguistics when I decided not to pursue a formal academic career.

Spoken Languages: английский (Native), японский (Conversational), испанский (Conversational), итальянский (Basic), немецкий (Basic)

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