Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Chapel Hill, NC

...intercultural interaction a growing interest. I am fluent in English and Spanish (my first language), and can speak and read some Haitian Creole. I graduated from Escuela Libre de Musica of San Juan High School; earned a Bachelor's Degree from the prestigious University of Puerto Rico Ro Piedras' Campus as a Biology Teacher and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Universidad Metropolitana Cupey's Campus. I enjoy watching, studying and making films and using...

...make an exceptional difference in my students' lives. My 15 years of teaching experience with a diverse population of all ages and levels in English and Spanish enables me to make success attainable for each student. My tutoring sessions are tailored to fit each individual's needs and goals. I enjoy planning and implementing content-based, result-oriented, engaging instruction by blending creative arts and disciplines that inspire each student to learn, grow and achieve.... Learning naturally occurs in...

...have had the pleasure to be in teaching situations in several arenas. While in graduate school, I worked for the NC state park system for several years as an environmental educator. I was also a teaching assistant at NC State University at the same time. While in medical residency, I was responsible for the teaching of those in classes below me, both in the clinic and on hospital patient rounds. I also have experience teaching,...

...meet their personal and academic goals. Moreover, my teaching philosophy focuses on a collaborative learning approach. I implement a classroom and learning environment based on student input and open collaboration that contributes to the curriculum and grading criteria of the class. In the classes that I taught at the University of Florida, I used group activities where the students not only discussed classroom topics such as homework and basic grammar concepts in French, but I...

...that I am quite good at it. While I am doing quite a bit of private tutoring on my own, I am now looking for ways to expand my reach. Accordingly, your organization may be a good fit with my skills and abilities. Note that I do not intend to quit my private tutoring practice. So, although I've indicated my times of availability, I will schedule actual tutoring sessions on a first come-first served basis.

...and Adult Ed. So far, I've taught children, teenagers, and adults from different nationalities. I've taught both ESL/EFL and British Literature, and my specific areas in ESL/EFL are writing, reading, and speaking. I was a teaching associate at ASU Dept. of English for 6 years and have a lot of experience teaching writing. About what I like to do when I'm not teaching, I like to read and encourage my students to read often. I...

...experience. Having Japanese as my second language allows me to better understand how to break a language down so it is easier to understand and learn. My main goal after every tutoring session is for any student I encounter to leave with more confidence in themselves to succeed even when I'm not present. If any of my students no longer need me and can manage on their own, I will consider my job complete.

...and language acquisition issues, and I have taken workshops on how to navigate these particular situations. Building student confidence in their ability to learn is an integral part of the tutoring process because student confidence is vital to teaching students healthy study skills and habits that they can take into other areas of their academic life. I really want to work with clients who want to learn how to become more confident and competent in...

All I can say for myself is that I've always had a love of learning, and a love for sharing what I've learned with others. I fundamentally believe that anyone can come to understand any topic or idea so long as it is explained in a way that makes sense to them and is accessible for them. This perspective on learning is what guides me as a tutor.

...fostering a love for learning. I have had the privilege of working with students of different age groups and diverse backgrounds, guiding them toward academic success. It has been immensely rewarding to help my students, and I have helped students increase their scores by 10-20%. I hold a Master's degree in Plant Science, and hold a two - year certificate in Computer applications. My experience with the students has centered on core subjects such as...

...creativity, and critical thinking. With years of experience studying Spanish, including a semester abroad in Sevilla and volunteer work as an English tutor for Spanish-speaking children in both Spain and Nicaragua, I love helping students develop language skills and cultural understanding. As an experienced writer and editor, I also enjoy guiding students through the process of crafting clear, thoughtful essays, whether for class assignments or college applications. In my tutoring, I emphasize personalized learning, making...

...the SAT on behalf of the College Board through Pearson for 3 years. Additionally, I have been teaching the IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge qualification exams for 6 years. Outside of teaching, I have worked in HR, IT, Surgical Assisting, and Instructional Design throughout my career. Helping students and professionals reach their goals is the ultimate benefit. Very few careers provide this type of satisfaction. My style of teaching relies on flexibility and is tailored to...

...am a native Korean and learned two other languages while living in different countries for more than 10 years. Learning a language is a really special process where you get to understand and connect with diverse cultures and people. I really enjoy it. I have a certified Korean language teaching license and have taught Korean in the US and other countries. My experiences have taught me new ways of without just memorization. I want to...

...to feel comfortable using it. I teacher teach Russian in mixture with Russian culture (knowledge brings forth more comfortable atmosphere) and through a variety of colloquial speech exercises, like dialogues and role plays. The personal approach is also important, so I create a special individual approach to each student adjusting the way of presenting class material to his or her individual learning style. In my free time I like to read (History, Folklore, detectives and...

...of 2019), where I received my Master of Arts in Religious Studies with a focus on ancient history. Since graduation, I have worked in the computer software space and as a tutor for over 6 years (both in person and virtually). I have tutoring experience with all grade levels, including undergraduates, in subjects ranging from english and essay writing to ACT/SAT test prep. I love working with students of all ages and personalizing my teaching...

...worked as a Math and English tutor. Throughout my life, I have tutored college kids from less privileged backgrounds, who carry different types of academic and personal struggles, and I empathized a lot with them. I know the feeling of walking in to a classroom and understanding nothing, the void that forms in your head. My goal is for people to understand and learn. Once you learn a concept, nothing can break your foundations.

...degree, an MBA in Marketing and a Certificate in College Teaching. I have always enjoyed teaching Spanish, when I was an exchange student in Germany I worked teaching Spanish and now that I am in the United States, my goal is to continue teaching Spanish. My philosophy is that languages open up great opportunities, it is what I always tell my children and my students. I am sure that in our conversation classes we will...

I'm graduating next year with my master's degree in addiction counseling. I have obtained my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and have experience tutoring English (ESL) in an Asian country (Japan) where Japanese children want to learn English. I enjoyed teaching or tutoring children who want to learn and I like to help them in order to succeed. I believed that education is very important for everyone to be successful.

...only on their understanding of concepts but also on developing competencies that will benefit both them and society. Throughout my career, I have taught many subjects, but the most challenging ones have been Spanish and English as a Foreign Language. I have a strong command of teaching these languages, and some of my former students are now teachers themselves. My teaching philosophy centers on having students learn by discovering knowledge and applying it to simulated...

...from being open about what is difficult and where we can genuinely improve. I strongly believe that this transparency allows us to create actions steps to tackle each difficult concept and question. To me, the most rewarding part of seeing a student grow is watching them become more confident in their abilities to comprehend their work and solve complex questions. I am excited to continue working with students and help them build their confidence and...