...a B.A. in Communication from the College of Mount Saint Vincent and I am completing an M.A. in The Study of the Americas from The City College of New York. I'm passionate about the importance of the liberal arts in education and my tutoring strengths include all areas of English and Spanish, as well as US and Latin American history. I have more than 10 years of teaching experience, including 3 in Mexico, and there's...
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I am a Master's graduate of a top engineering university. I enjoy tutoring and teaching math, sciences and various subjects from elementary through college. I basically love sharing my knowledge about anything i love. I believe in incorporating real world examples to help students understand the application of math and science in the real world.
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Landmark University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
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...is Frank. I've taught English as a Second Language in China from 2004 to 2014. I received a Certificate of English Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA) in 2011. In 2014, I began working for the British Council as an IELTS examiner, where I conducted thousands of speaking exam and marked writing tasks while also working as a Second Marker and an Enquiry on Results (EOR) marker, until 2018, when I accepted a promotion within the...
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...satisfaction as a teacher. I enjoyed my years in the classroom and look forward to returning some day to that environment but find that I truly enjoy teaching in small intimate groups of 1-4 students. When I teach I find out how my students learn best and teach to their strengths. In my spare time I take my dog to nursing homes and critical care hospitals to visit the patients. She is a "love therapy"...
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...5 years as an Army police officer. I am a certified teacher. My degree is in English education. I have 2 years experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). I taught ESL to students from Spain and China (ages 5-16). I worked in education 8 years. I taught students in preschool, middle school, high school, and students with special needs. I volunteered 1,000 hours and got the Presidents volunteer service award. I love helping...
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I hold a BS in Arts & Letters. I have over twenty years of experience mentoring students of all ages. I have been working as both and online and in-person instructor of English as a Second Language and Theatre Arts for five years. I believe in making learning challenging and fun!
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...not working towards this goal, I am painting, reading, or traveling. I spend much of my spare time on my yoga mat in order to stay in shape for summer hiking trails. I am an avid hiker and backpack traveler and believe in the value of a healthy body and mind. Yoga, in particular, has assisted me in pushing boundaries, cultivating a positive outlook, and maintaining a sense of self-discipline. These are values that would...
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...achieve the skills necessary to move to the next level and utilize what has been learnt. Teaching has always been my passion and helping students acquire the tools to be successful in obtaining the knowledge. Outside of my professional life family (especially my twin granddaughters) is very important to me. My hobbies are traveling, photography, reading, cooking (especially baking), crafting, crocheting, and aromatherapy. In my spare time is dedicated to meditation and having fun with...
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...I focus on the conceptual clarity of my students. I believe, "Understanding of the basics is the key to success", and therefore with my students I always stress on starting from the basics and progressing step by step. I believe, "Hard work beats Intelligence", and therefore my first lesson to students is always focussed on the importance of hard work and practice. I am a graduate of University of Sheffield, UK. I received my Doctorate...
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...am a native Japanese speaker. I have lived in the US for 5 years so I speak both Japanese and English fluently. I started helping my student learn Japanese 15 years ago. I teach Japanese at all levels from pre-school to professional. I have over 5 years of experience working in a Japanese company so you can learn Japanese work etiquette and culture. My teaching style is using images and useful examples to help my...
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...a graduate from the University of South Carolina (BA), University of San Francisco (MA), and University of South Florida (graduate certificate). I have been passionate about teaching since my Peace Corp days and love working with students to achieve their education and life goals. I like to help students express themselves in their Writing and help them to improve their Critical Reading skills. Public speaking is also a passion since it can be used in...
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Can also tutor:ISEE, ACT, SHSAT and 46 more subjects.
Hello! I am an English instructor with 17 years of experience teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. I am experienced in writing tutoring at the college level, and also have experience preparing students for English proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEFL. I believe that language learning should be fun and personalized! I look forward to working with you.
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...been working as a tutor and educator for over 8 years. I graduated from UC Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning...
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...every one of us must go after,and we must acquire it (with patience) little by little. Just as mountains are made pebble by pebble. We must learn from those who know, and teach to those who do not. I am currently a student of knowledge and hope to be till my last breath. I see no benefit in hoarding knowledge, it must be implemented and shared. This is my life goal; learn, implement, teach A...
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...an experienced Instructor holding 2 masters degree and finalizing my PhD dissertation. I'm experienced with more than 11 years of teaching all levels from K to university students. You learn with excitement and achieving great results. I'm always committed to my students and follow up committed closely and I care a lot of them. My experience with teaching enabled me to utilise many teaching techniques and strategies that allows students to learn easily and effectively....
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...*DOCTORAL STUDENT IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION Every day we each get to choose what kind of person we want to become. In terms of learning, that means we can choose to stay stagnant or grow. We are all gifted in our own ways, and sometimes we have little or no opportunities to demonstrate all of them at school. What matters is that we are on our own pathways, our own steps on the staircase, in all...
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...from Webster University with my B.A. and certification in Elementary Education. I am also certified to teach Mild to Moderate Disability students Grades K 12. I currently work for the Pattonville School District teaching English Language Learners. I have experience working with students from K-12 and with students of different cultural backgrounds. I love helping students with Reading, Writing, Phonics, Math and anything else they would like help with! I find it valuable to take...
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...an IDELT certified ESL teacher with several years of experience teaching all aspects of the English language, with an emphasis on writing and grammar. In addition to teaching English abroad in Santiago, Chile, and in the US, I am an advanced Spanish speaker. I have taught Spanish 1 at the high school level and lower level Spanish to children ages 4-12. I have more than 15 years experience mentoring and working with children of all...
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...my Associate in Arts and Bachelor's and Master's degree in Educational Psychologist with a focus on learning and teaching techniques from Manhattan College and University of Salvador, respectively. Since my first graduation, I have founded my own corporate training company and traveled broadly around the world coaching and mentoring (in English and Spanish) people from different cultures, backgrounds, and socioeconomic levels; helping them to achieve their professional and personal goals. While more than 25 years...
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Typically taken by non-native English speakers, the TOEFL exam is a test of proficiency in the English language. For those whose first language is not English, there are a large number of institutions that require TOEFL score reports. Many colleges, universities, and employers may ask for your TOEFL scores as well when you apply for a job. Scoring your absolute highest on the exam can greatly improve your likelihood of being admitted to your top-rated program or being offered a position with your preferred employer.
The TOEFL exam asks test-takers to perform a wide variety of tasks, such as writing essays based on a given topic, reading excerpts of academic texts, listening to a recording in English, and stating an opinion on a particular matter using spoken English. Learning a new language can be difficult enough, and for many students, an exam such as the TOEFL presents multiple challenges, including attaining a sufficient command of the English language and developing a familiarity with the intricacies of the standardized exam format.
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Recent TOEFL Tutoring Session Notes
We worked on the student's upcoming test which involves writing, reading, listening, and speaking. We did a brief review on each of these topics by doing practice. I gave him advice on how to approach and handle each of these sections appropriately to maximize his score.
Most of the time spent was getting the student set up on the computer to take practice tests and locating where he needed the most work. All of the sessions until this Saturday's test will be spent on his weak areas.
Since we went over writing and reading comprehension last time, we did some listening and speaking exercises. She did well and on the last listening exercise. I recommended she first do the easy questions/ones she could recall quickest and found that when she did that she built her confidence and got all the questions right. I think she will continue to improve.
Today was an introductory session with this student. We worked almost entirely out of her TOEFL textbook with reading comprehension exercises. We worked on vocabulary building (I had her write down the definitions of at least eight unfamiliar words) as part of that. I gave her some tips about TOEFL reading (i.e. inferring meaning of words from their context) and told her a bit about the speaking portion of the TOEFL. Her reading ability is fairly strong and she got most of the answers correct without hesitation. She doesn't have a lot of time to prepare of the test but I feel confident. To end the session I gave her a homework assignment of reading another TOEFL reading exercise from her book. By her next session I will have my own copy of the TOEFL book.
Today I had the pleasure of meeting the student. We discussed our plan for her to excel and pass the exam. I assisted her in setting up a study calendar, to help her with organization and time management. The next tutor session we will work on reading/listening practice questions and discuss her study schedule.
Began work on TOEFL, using a study guide. Today was spent with an overview of the entire test and an in depth look at the reading section. The student finds TOEFL questions more manageable than similar SAT questions, mostly due to the vocabulary difficulty.
