...a current undergraduate of English Linguistics and will be graduating in fall 2016. I plan on pursuing my Masters and beyond in graduate studies in both Teaching English as a second language and English Linguistics starting in Fall 2017. My concentration includes methodologies in teaching English, both Modern English Grammar and teaching English to non-native speakers. My GPA within the linguistics program is 3.95 and my overall GPA is 3.8. With full marks in writing...
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...for all major exams, including Cambridge and Michigan Proficiency, TOEFL and IELTS. I also help students polish their college application essays and personal statements. My students say that, apart from my expertise, I bring warmth, humor and enthusiasm to all my lessons: I believe learning should be fun! My diverse interests make it easy for me to converse on a variety of topics, such as current events, the arts, science, politics, popular culture, movies, music,...
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...a university English lecturer with more than ten years' experience in writing, public speaking, and ESL. I particularly enjoy helping students create crystal-clear essays while sharpening their writing abilities. As a tutor, I feel like I am both a coach and a cheerleader to my studentsgiving them strategies and methods to fulfill their academic goals while being one of their biggest fans cheering from the stands. As a Varsity Tutor, I hope to successfully facilitate...
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...to see students succeed! I do my utmost to make sure students can pronounce words well and that they understand what they are reading and learning. I have a masters degree in education and I have been teaching for more than 20 years. I also have been teaching English online for ESL learners for more than 4 years. Take your child to my Varsity Tutors classroom to learn English! Let us see how they learn...
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...1990s, I lived in Valencia, Spain for seven years. In the early 2000s, after returning to the US, I worked at the Weather Channel Latin America, presenting the weather in Spanish, and later went on to AccuWeather where I presented the weather in both Spanish and English. After leaving AccuWeather I worked for several years as a science writer at Penn State University, where I wrote press releases about research, and translated many of those...
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Can also tutor:ACT, CLEP, ISEE and 100 more subjects.
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Agnes Scott CollegeScott College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
...a graduate of the University of Colorado - Boulder. I received my Bachelor of Science in Marketing and International Business with a minor in Economics. I have experience teaching English as a Second Language online to children ages 3-15 in China. I work professionally in the Financial Services industry and have experience in professional speaking, presentation skills and Train the Trainer classes. I enjoy making a connection with my students (regardless of subject matter or...
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...am Master in International Cooperation, specialized in International Cooperation and Strategic Gestion and professional in Philosophy and Political Science from Universidad del Magdalena, Santa Marta- Colombia. I'm certified in Basic Spanish 1: Getting started from Universitat Politcnica de Valncia, Spain. I have a certification in ESOL classes from Daytona State College, Daytona-Florida and a certification in Teaching English for Speakers of another Languages from Universidad de la Sabana, Colombia- Tesol International Association and a Teacher...
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Hello! My name is Umer. I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Mathematics and Classical Studies (Double Major). I am also certified through Cambridge University's CELTA program to teach ESL/EFL students. I look forward to teaching ESL students in the near future. Right now, I am gaining experience for my long term goal of moving to Cairo, Egypt to teach.
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...that if you have the ability to help someone then it is your duty to help them. In my case, I help students with a wide range of learning styles achieve their best. It is important to partner with parents and students to understand each student's learning style, and help improve their test scores. I value the fact that each student is unique and each has their own learning style. I am dedicated to helping...
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NUI Galway Ireland - Bachelor in Arts, English
Trinity College Dublin Ireland - Master of Arts, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
...While there, I taught English to kindergarteners and adolescents. Furthermore, I have worked with English language learners from a myriad of countries, including Saudi Arabia, China, Brazil, Russia, and Mexico. Therefore, I understand and appreciate the importance of being culturally sensitive to a student's heritage. Please, take a look at my resume to see more details on my academic background and teaching experience. On a personal level, I am a patient, caring, and social individual....
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My name is Lindsey Woody and I really enjoy assisting with academic achievements. I have a BA and MA from the University of Southern California. I also have 7 years of tutoring experience which includes tutoring USC student athletes, teaching English in South Korea and teaching English, SAT, ACT and TOEFL preparation on eLearning platforms. I look forward to helping you reach your academic goals.
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...a recent graduate of Colgate University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English literature with minors in philosophy and writing/rhetoric. As an undergraduate, I worked at my college's Writing and Speaking Center as a peer consultant and took education classes for which I observed K-12 classrooms. Since graduation, I have earned a TEFL certification which I used at the beginning of this year to teach English in Germany. While I tutor a broad range...
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...a college Senior studying Spanish and Teaching. I have 4 years of experience tutoring Spanish from Spanish One through University Spanish and Adult Conversation classes. I have a Superior rating on my Oral Proficiency Exam (O.P.I.), and am therefore able to give you the personalized help you need! Let's work together to learn what YOU want to learn! I also love teaching ACT prep and have perfect scores on the English and Reading sections. I...
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...a B.A. from Yale University and an M.A. from the University of Connecticut. In addition to teaching at both the high school and college levels, I also spent many years working in advertising (where I was a Vice President at two New York City agencies), health insurance administration, and as a newspaper editor. I have published a novel, have my own blog, and over 125 personal commentaries in both newspapers and on education websites.
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...whole to be able to draw distinctions and gain awareness about their own cultural lens. Furthermore, I wish to draw on my experiences with my TEFL certification, such as creating and carrying out lesson plans about teaching English, towards creating authentic, relevant lesson activities for tutoring Spanish so that they can reinforce and relate to the content they may have gone over in class. Lastly, my experience working in customer service and with children as...
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...undergraduate student entering my senior year at Harvard. I study History and LiteratureHarvard's interdisciplinary honors degree in the humanitieswith a focus in American Studies; while I tutor across a wide variety of subjects, I'm most passionate about literature, history, and writing instruction, as well as ESL. In addition to serving as a volunteer instructor for elementary school students in a STEM education program, I have extensive teaching experience as an Adult English as a Second...
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...a tutor and an English teacher for the past five years and I love it because of the feedback I receive from my students and the success they achieve with help from me. As a tutor with years of experience, I understand that every student is different and thats why I tailor my lessons to fit the individuals particular learning style. Ive also taken an uncountable number of tests and exams myself, ranging from TOEFL...
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...ohhh I get it! moment is why I continue to seek out new students who want to learn and improve so that I can share my expertise and knowledge of these exams with them. Having graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English and a BS in Psychology, I'm naturally curious about what makes us tick and how we find ways to relate to one another, even with seemingly insurmountable barriers between...
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...an ESL teacher for over 10 years and have taught students of all ages. For the past three years, I have concentrated on preparing students for both the IELTS and TOEFL exams. I am fluent in Mandarin-Chinese and have found this very helpful in working with Chinese students in terms of bridging cultural/linguistic gaps. I am currently employed at a charter school with a majority Hispanic population and have enjoyed learning so many new things...
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TOEFL Tutoring FAQ
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.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with affordable, one-on-one TOEFL tutoring to assist you with your test prep. An exceptional TOEFL tutor can help you succeed on exam day with personalized, private lessons that suit your goals and needs. Whatever your reasons for taking the test, your tutor can help you work toward them. With TOEFL tutoring, you can focus on the Reading; Listening; Speaking; or Writing section of the exam; a combination of these sections; or all of them. Your TOEFL tutoring can focus on a wide variety of components of the English language, such as pronunciation, spelling, grammar, morphology, or syntax, or a variety of these features.
These language tutors can also work with you to help you learn strategic test-taking skills specific to the format of the TOEFL to further help you prepare to excel when you take your exam. English language skills are often learned in succession, with new skills drawing upon old ones. Working with a private tutor allows you to construct an English skill set that only grows stronger with each tutoring session. Many students have found that private tutoring provides an optimal means of acquiring fluency in a new language. One-on-one interactions allow for the rapid exchange of dialogue, which in turn helps to strengthen your command of the English language. Indeed, interpersonal communication represents a far more natural way to learn a new language than computer software or self-guided study can provide. One of the most difficult aspects of the English language is pronunciation. There are a lot of words that look the same, but are pronounced differently. Without speaking to another person, it can be difficult to pick up on these intricacies. A private tutor is an excellent resource in this regard because they can make sure that you are on the right track. Additionally, your private tutor can act as a friend and mentor. They will be there to encourage you and to provide guidance throughout the entire process.
With the help of a TOEFL tutor, you can greatly improve your knowledge of the English language and approach your exam with confidence. Contact Varsity Tutors today for more information about the TOEFL tutoring options available near you, and let us help you connect with an experienced tutor.
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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.
