Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Concord, NC

...Arts in English, with a concentration in English as Second Language and Secondary Education. Since graduation, I have worked in the United States and Asia, within university settings, homes, and public schools. Most recently, I was awarded a Tutor of the Year Award from a middle school where I tutored students in reading and math. I am most passionate about seeing my students reach their goals. I have had the opportunity to help students in...

...support and encouragement. I welcome your input, and I enjoy seeing my students build their confidence, make progress, and meet their goals. I am also a global citizen who respects and values people of various cultures, backgrounds, and ages. I have earned a Ph.D. in English (Morgan State University), a 120-Hour TEFL certification (myTEFL/Footprints Language Education), an Intermediate Spanish Certificate (la Universidad Autnoma Benito Juarez de Oaxaca), an M.A. in African American Studies (University of Iowa),...

...conducting research, it became very obvious to me that I am a teacher at heart. In my 20+ years in education I have worked as both a general and special education teacher in public school classrooms, district-level behavioral specialist, and state-wide consultant in the areas of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I especially enjoy working with students who may find learning challenging, as I love discovering what motivates a student. I...

T - Totally diligent in guiding each student to improving academic skills. U - Understanding that each student has a unique learning pattern. T - Time proven results from tutoring more than 15 years. O - Overjoyed with each success and always encouraging. R - Respectful and very patient when tutoring any level.

...be so difficult that it becomes painful; rather, it should be a collaborative endeavor involving mutual understanding between teacher and student. I firmly believe in acceptance and harmony. Everyone perceives the world differently, leading to varied cultural perspectives. To embrace these differences rather than reject them, we must respectfully acknowledge one another. By doing so, we can form new relationships across cultures. Relationships thrive when they are in sync with one another. We should consider...

...Next I started teaching English as a second language overseas, and completely fell in love with teaching, and with my students! I have been teaching for six amazing years and absolutely love tutoring nursing graduates with Varsity Tutors in order to prepare them to take their NCLEX exam and PASS it with much self confidence! I enjoy changing the futures of my students and setting them up for an exciting and life changing career in...

I am a Certified English Teacher. Speaking and teaching English is my passion, and working with children, and young adults is my specialty. I enjoy teaching with songs, games, and having fun. It's overwhelming to see your students, use what you have taught them!!! Knowing that you just helped someone to prepare for a brighter future!!! AMAZING!!!

...am also prepared to assist students in preparing for standardized tests, having scored in the 99th percentile on numerous mainstream exams, including the LSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, and PSAT. My success in standardized testing was a large part of my success in securing full-ride scholarships to Emory University, and now to the University of Pennsylvania Law School. I am passionate about helping students reach their desired goals and outcomes. My tutoring philosophy centers the student...

...opportunity to teach your child! I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics Education and a Master's Degree in Education. For the past 26 years, I have been a state-certified teacher, working with children of all ages. I am also a private tutor. I believe learning should be fun and enjoyable. My interests are gardening, photography and spending time with my children. I look forward to seeing you in my Varsity Tutors classroom.

...help people get past these barriers and unleash their inner voice! Sometimes, though, people have other, more specific barriers to overcome (like passing a test!), and I love being able to help people with these objectives as well. Besides teaching and literature, I have that keeps me busy. I'm a runner and a swimmer, also like biking and hiking and some recreational sports. I like to dance (swing/blues/ballroom/ballet), sing, and play the piano. I have a...

...with a focus on what a student is looking to achieve. In an individualized setting establishing goals with students and then engaging students intellectual curiosity on subject matter to reach these goals. I believe in breaking down the subject into concepts and creating a base of understanding to build upon in grasping the concepts. I have extensive experience with test-prep and how to break-down a standardized test into lesson plans to make target scores attainable.

Hi! I am an engineering student at Northeastern University who loves helping people out with all subjects. Standardized tests are just a game against the clock that we can improve in so many ways. ... I have two philosophies. 1. Practice makes perfect. 2. There's an angle to everything. I think there is always more than one way to approach a problem, and typically the test tries to make you think you need to take the...

...guaranteeing results through a method that draws upon not only upon a solid knowledge base, but also a refined way of re-thinking the subject or language. This rethinking of subject matter, regardless of the topic at hand, combines traditional techniques with a rational yet intuitive and comparative method, melding them into a multi-sensory approach to learning. I believe that true learning necessarily involves the entire mind and body, and being more true to the way...

...of Northwestern, St. Paul. I had the opportunity to tutor a 9th grade boy in his English Learning. The following year I spent six weeks teaching English in China. I then was a middle school ESL teacher for three years. I've worked with students of all ages from Kindergarten to PhD level. I believe in teaching to the whole student and I enjoy hands-on learning activities to make learning more fun and interactive. I recognize...

...Austin in 2008, followed by a Master’s in Visual Culture from Illinois State University in 2008. Seeking a more global perspective as well as teaching experience, I then taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea from 2013 to 2014. In Seoul, I taught and tutored students of all ages and loved helping them grow and learn at their own pace. When I returned to the United States to live in beautiful Seattle, I knew that I...

I am a graduate of Albright College, with a BA in Spanish and Art. I have traveled abroad to Barcelona, Spain and Cuenca, Ecuador, where I taught English as a Foreign Language and studied Spanish Language and Culture. During my college career, I was a Spanish tutor of high ranking; creating resources, helping with workshops, and bringing students to appreciate and conquer the Language requirement at Albright!

...standardized test strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can come to their own solutions, the more memorable the lessons will be. In my spare time I enjoy reading, playing skill games like scrabble, bridge, and poker,...

...my undergraduate degree I attended and graduated from Ashford University with a Masters in education where I also specialized in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in law. I am a licensed Spanish teacher, and I taught two years of high school Spanish in Iowa. I also spent a summer teaching English to adults in Barcelona, Spain. I would say, however I have the strongest passion for tutoring...

...I will soon start working toward my education licensure. My experience tutoring students in languages (Spanish/English), and also business administration/marketing has been very rewarding. In my spare time I like working out and physical activities; I like to stay active. I also enjoy quiet activities such as reading or playing strategy games on my PC. I believe everyone has the potential to learn and grow, but we all need guidance. Patience and perseverance are the...

...teaching reading and writing. I've also enjoyed teaching ESL and sharing my enthusiasm for learning Spanish. These experiences have included working with children from kindergarten through 12th grade. I am an alumna of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the University of Pennsylvania, and a fluent Spanish speaker. In addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other...