
Tina: Edinburgh tutor
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I'm a recent graduate from Teachers College, Columbia University with a master's degree in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, and I'm currently an ESL instructor in New York. I have previously taught at Columbia University and tutored students in ESL/EFL, test preparation, and college application essays.
A strong belief I have is that classes should always be grounded in real life, so I'm always collecting authentic materials from a wide range of sources like movie clips, blog posts, podcasts, and sometimes eavesdropping on people's conversations! I also enjoy incorporating communicative discussions and activities to ensure that lessons are dynamic and meaningful. I find so much joy in teaching because I love seeing students become more fluent and confident in their language use, and I genuinely enjoy chatting with students about what interests them.
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Degree: Columbia University - Master's/Graduate, Applied Linguistics and TESOL
When I’m not teaching, I’m also an amateur singer, a museum lover, and a foodie always on the hunt for great restaurants and cafes in the city.
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Conversational Mandarin
- English
- ESL/ELL
- IELTS - International English Language Testing System Prep
- Languages
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Professional Certifications
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Test Prep