Award-Winning Tutors from Wesleyan University

My experiences in the field of education have involved a variety of different areas, including elementary level math, reading, and writing, as well as Chemistry and Biology. As a Neuroscience liberal arts major, I have a background in a wide variety of subjects, allowing me to approach each subject using techniques that integrate methods from different topics. I have experience through a volunteer organization called Project Story Boost in which I tutored elementary school children from 3rd-4th grade in reading and comprehension. As a Big Sister, I also tutored a third grader in math and science. I was also a tutor for an Introductory level college Chemistry course at Bates College, in which I was paired individually with a student who needed assistance in understanding homework and lecture material. I have also been a teaching assistant for two different statistical analysis courses at Wesleyan University in which I held office hours and lectures to help students with their comprehension of the course material. My methods for teaching reading and writing involve integrating fun, exciting techniques that engage the student in the material. By involving different methods of approaching the material, the student will be exposed to the material in different ways, allowing him or her to become interested in the subjects.Though I have mastered the topics I am comfortable tutoring, I treat each tutoring session as a learning process in which the student and I learn the material together as a team. This type of tutoring dynamic fosters a positive learning environment in which the student is able to thrive. This environment allows students to replace the idea that the material is "too hard" with the idea that the material is an "exciting challenge." I am trained in different communication techniques that allow me to accurately assess the weak points for students, and using these points as a baseline for the session, I tailor each session to the student's individual needs. My greatest ambition as a tutor is to inspire children to both find and develop their own passions for learning.

Hi, I'm Lavontria! I've tutored for 12+ years and scored in the 99th percentile on both the SAT and ACT. I'm finishing my PhD, and I tutor the SAT, ACT, GRE, plus math and science. I don't just say "study harder", I teach repeatable strategies, like finding a passage's main idea fast or spotting math shortcuts that save time. I pay attention to how your brain learns and teach to that. Wherever you're starting from, that's where we begin, no judgment. Let's build your confidence and your score.

Learning is not only about sharing knowledge, it is about implementing and cultivating intellectual curiosity which cements the fundamental pillars for long-term success and sustained autonomous learning.Having studied at different schools in France, Spain, Italy, and the US, I have developed a multinational sense and universality which has allowed me to absorb four languages proficiently. Additionally, attending a Military School in the US allowed me to develop the necessary discipline and character to assume the responsibility of teaching. I am a true believer in leading by example, and it is a fundamental principle in my courses.I am eager to help and excited to climb the mountain of learning with you!

Hi there! I'm Arian. I graduated from Wesleyan University with degrees in English and Environmental Studies, with a focus on creative writing. For my senior thesis, I wrote a 50-page epic poem that intertwined the geobiological evolution of the earth with my family history.I've been tutoring intermittently since my freshman year of high school--from one-on-one, subject-specific tutoring to coaching my high school speech team to teaching saxophone lessons at an arts center to leading writing workshops for disenfranchised boys at the Juvenile Detention Center near my university.I believe that anyone can learn anything as long they approach it from the ground up. As such, I strive to ensure students understand material at a foundational and conceptual level before advancing into specifics. Furthermore, I believe the learning process should be as exciting and collaborative as possible, and that each lesson should be tailored to a student's particular learning styles and needs.Bottom line, I love working with people and helping them grasp intimidating concepts. Learning should be exhilarating, and I always try to facilitate that thrill. I welcome feedback from my students and their parents, because I want to be the best tutor I can be for each individual I'm working with. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have or to schedule a lesson.

I am a sophomore at Wesleyan University, double majoring in Chemistry and Film Studies. I am extremely dedicated to helping my students, pushing to help maximize their potential. Although I can assist in numerous fields, I primarily hold a passion toward chemistry. In my time tutoring students from various academic and social backgrounds, I maintain an overarching goal of creating a safe and comfortable learning environment, which in turn allows my students to harness their full potential. I firmly uphold the belief of understanding over memorization, placing priority toward a student's ability to learn and comprehend over cramming. In my free time, I enjoy reading fantasy and the routine nighttime walk.

I received a BA in English Literature from Wesleyan University, a small liberal arts college in Middletown, CT. After earning my degree last May, I moved to Pittsburgh in September to do a year of volunteer service work for a local nonprofit. I've been enjoying exploring my new city, and I've loved all the people I've met here. In true liberal arts fashion, I have taken courses across a diverse range of disciplines, earning a Certificate in International Relations for completing courses across the government, history, economics, Spanish, and religion departments. Throughout my college years, I worked in multiple tutor rolesas a teaching intern for a philosophy and history course, as a volunteer tutor at a local middle school, and as a writing tutor for all levels of college students, including four senior thesis writers. My favorite part of tutoring is getting to know my students as people, learning about what gets my students excited about learning and hearing about my students' successes and failures, academically and otherwise. As a recent college grad myself, I have always experienced huge satisfaction when my studies finally click. I love seeing my students experience a breakthroughthat moment when a lightbulb goes off and I can see my student visibly start to make sense of the work.

I am a second-year Clinical Psychology Doctoral student at Fairleigh Dickinson University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Science in Society. I have been tutoring since I was in high school. I myself took IB Psychology so I understand what it's like! I love teaching so I'm very passionate about tutoring. My favorite parts of psychology are clinical, social, and the history/philosophy behind psychology. Other than psychology I love history and specifically 20th century history.

My name is Howe. I graduated from Wesleyan University in May, and I recently moved from New York to West Philly, where I am very excited to be working with Varsity Tutors. I love being able to work with students in a one-on-one setting; for students to truly grasp difficult concepts, they must be able to discuss the material freely with their teacher, which is rarely possible in a classroom setting. For writing especially, one-on-one tutoring is essential to developing one's skills. As a Varsity Tutor, I hope to not only strengthen students' writing and academic performance, but also make them feel more confident in their ability to learn.

I am a professional tutor specializing in essay writing on all subjects, creative writing, grammar and reading comprehension. I am also a professional editor and dramaturg, working with professional authors to help them refine and deepen their manuscripts. I am currently on the faculty of a major university's graduate program in Writing, and have previously been on the faculty of Purchase College, SUNY in the BFA writing program and at the New School in their MFA writing program.I have a wide-ranging and very active curiosity! I'm an information sponge. One of my favorite parts of being a writing tutor is learning about my clients' subjects. I have had clients hire me to help them write essays on everything from midwifery to international conflict zones and world orders and have loved the knowledge I have gained along the way. In this way, I learn as much from my clients as they do from me.In addition to going over the basics of good essay writing like organization, development of ideas, sentence and paragraph structure, use of vocabulary, etc., I also employ a system of "neutral questions" to help writers go deeper into their own ideas, synthesize their thoughts, and locate their own areas of deepest engagement. I find that this technique almost always leads to bigger, more complex ideas, more passionate rhetorical argument and more thorough work -- in short, better writing. I then work with you to structure your writing most effectively. Because my focus is on helping you go deeper into your own ideas and helping you develop and organize your thoughts and writing, there is no subject we can't create great writing on together.I am a graduate of The Dalton School and Wesleyan University, and have tutored and worked in the Writing Workshop of both institutions. My academic writing has won the GLAAD Prize, a nationally recognized award for scholarship. I'm also a theater artist and have won the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. I enjoy culture of all kinds -- music, movies, books, magazines, online content, etc.I look forward to helping you with all of your verbal, reading and writing needs.

My name is Coey and I am a senior at Wesleyan University, a liberal arts college in Middletown, Connecticut. I major in Psychology and hold a Cultural Psychology Concentration certification and a minor degree in Economics. I am also the incoming Lab Manager at the Sidanius Lab.I am an active student researcher and have done research on topics including prejudice, punishment, and minority leadership, to name a few. I love teaching and using my knowledge to help others. I have tutored individual college students (18-20) and middle schoolers (12-14) and also served as a Teaching Apprentice for a 150-person college-level psychology course.When I am not teaching or working on research, you will find me taking a walk in the woods or binge-watching "House M.D." or "A Bit of Fry and Laurie"

Hi there! My name is Rachel and I am a writer, art educator, and community event planner. I recently graduated with a B.A. in African American Studies from Wesleyan University, with a concentration in Literature and Performance.Writing and reading are more than hobbies for me. They are my passions, as well as lenses through which I learn more about myself and the world. Getting to teach other people the skills necessary to have enriching experiences with literature is an amazing opportunity to me. I do not take it for granted.During my college years, I started off as an English tutor for middle school-aged children. Within my first year of college, I became one of four student coordinators for a local afterschool program. I was in charge of developing weekly curriculum for students aged 4-14, preparing different plans-of-action for students to tackle reading comprehension and writing skills and topics. While I was sad to graduate and pass leadership of the program over, I was overjoyed to have spent such a long time doing what I love in a community that I adored.I am excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors Team! Please view the subjects in which I have experience tutoring. I look forward to working with students and families of all backgrounds in order to help make the literary arts more than just "words on a page."

Learning improves your life. I have never been disappointed with having gained knowledge. I have found this truth to improve my circumstances in my professional and personal life. Sharing our knowledge is one of the greatest gifts we can give for individuals and for society as a whole. I seek to bring a joy and light-heartedness to learning that will encourage the student to overcome and perceived weaknesses and build confidence in their ability to learn on their own.

Proud to say I have begun tutoring through Varsity Tutors. I am a recent college grad who loves teaching and working with students and hopes to give people the wonderful collegiate experience that I have received at Wesleyan University. In my spare time I love to run and am currently training for a marathon. I'm also a passionate visual and auditory learner so I love to see shows, listen to music, and watch movies, all of which help keep me creative and happy!

I am a graduate of Hunter College High School in NYC, and I am currently a sophomore at Wesleyan University majoring in Neuroscience & Behavior. I am also passionate about music and education studies, and I plan to pursue a career in either medicine or education. I have two years of teaching experience, and I have worked with students ranging from Kindergarten to 7th grade. I have experience teaching algebra, geometry, music theory, music history, and basic elementary school math and writing. Before my college campus was shut down, I was designing and teaching a "Creative Science" after school class at a local elementary school. I also taught private flute lessons at Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater.I am currently volunteering as a tutor with EduMateNYC, an organization that provides free virtual tutoring to low-income students, I will be a program coordinator in the fall. I am so grateful for the teachers and mentors in my life, and I feel lucky to have the opportunity to have a positive impact on younger students and give back to my community. In addition to helping students stay on track with their schoolwork, I strongly believe in the importance of arts education. Especially during this difficult time, I believe that learning should be fun. I always try to teach in an engaging way and relate the material to the individual student's interests.

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University with a Bachelor's degree in chemistry. While in college I worked as a tutor and teaching assistant for first year chemistry, holding weekly sessions where I went over homework and tests. After college I worked for two years at an after-school enrichment program where I again tutored and taught classes in chemistry, math, as well as SAT and ACT prep courses. I have always enjoyed teaching in one form or another, whether it be for academic subjects, music lessons, drawing or martial arts.

I've taught mathematics at the middle school level since 1972. I retired in 2009 after 37 years of teaching, took a year off, and decided that a life of retirement wasn't for me. Fortunately I was rehired as a math interventionist and I've been working at that job ever since, and loving it. I'm active in my local Lutheran church and served as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've taught in summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown High School.I spend a lot of my spare time with my grandson, Joshua, who is 13 years old and a total delight. He never fails to make me smile. He attends middle school in Glastonbury where he is an A student and football player. I look forward to attending his games every week.

I am passionate about taking the stress out of science (and maybe even make it fun)! I break down complex topics into clear steps and focus on the "why" behind them, not just memorizing the facts. With a background in molecular biology and research, I've learned how to explain tough topics in a ways that makes sense. I would love to help you feel confident, whether you're catching up, getting ahead, or aiming to ace your next test. I look forward to working with you :)

I am a science tutor with a positive, patient, and straightforward approach to teaching. I currently teach part-time with the Chemistry Department at Hunter College and have extensive experience tutoring high school and undergraduate students in the sciences and test prep. My specialities are General Chemistry, Biology, and SAT test prep.To share a little more of my background: I graduated with honors from Wesleyan University in 2008 with my BA in Film Studies and then went on to complete a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical program at Hunter College. I expect to enter medical school in 2016 and until then am enjoying this chance to pass on the material I've learned to other students!Since I came to the sciences a little later in life, I learned a lot of helpful tools and tricks to make these subjects more accessible and easier to remember. I myself am a visual learner, so I love to incorporate the use of drawings, diagrams, mnemonics, and other learning devices into my instruction.Finding a good fit for your learning style is key, so please feel free to contact me with any questions about my approach or experience!

I have a Ph.D. in mathematics.I have taught mathematics for 13 years at different levels, such as middle school, high school, private tutoring, and university.

I'm a writer with a degree from Wesleyan University and a background in humanities tutoring. I cover European, World, and US history, as well as writing, reading comp, and literature topics. I've been a writing mentor and a course grader at the college level, and have more than three years experience working with high school and middle school students - everything from homework help to college application essays. I also do GRE and SAT verbal section prep. In my spare time, I have strong opinions on film and television, drink a lot of tea, and travel as much as I can.

Hello! I'm a trained educator and bilingual English/French speaker who's passionate about learning and teaching foreign languages. I've lived and traveled around the world and taught students of all ages both privately and in the classroom. My teaching philosophy focuses on building confidence and real-world communication skills in a supportive environment, and I draw from my own background learning languages (eight so far!) to design lessons around my students' unique goals and learning styles. My aim is to create an engaging and enriching experience for students that opens doors to new people, cultures, and opportunities.

I have tutored high school students in math and science for the past four years, and have spent the past year tutoring in organic chemistry. I have worked as teaching assistant for various professors and have assisted college students develop productive studying strategies. I am all too familiar with how difficult organic chemistry is, but I am the rare person who actually loves the subject, and have been exposed to organic chemistry in the classroom and in the laboratory. I am very passionate about science and want to help others enjoy the subjects as much as I do :)Education:Wesleyan University, CT 2018Majors: Neuroscience and Psychology

I graduated with honors from the College of Letters at Wesleyan University in 2013. As a part of my undergraduate program of study, I spent a semester at the University of Bologna in Italy and completed a thesis project. While at Wesleyan, I tutored Elementary students and fellow undergraduates. During the year after I graduated, I worked as an English instructor in South Korea. I am comfortable with a wide range of subjects, but I have a particular fondness for history and literature, and I am particularly experienced at helping students with their writing. I'm currently working my way through the required courses to apply to Medical School, and I'm excited to share my newfound passion for the sciences with younger students. I believe that academic success can lead students to personal growth as well as a brighter future. I enjoy helping my students achieve their goals, whether they are seeking to master a subject they find challenging or improve their scores on a standardized test. When I'm not studying (or at the lab) myself, I'm either at dance class, cooking a large meal for my friends, or appreciating the arts at a performance, gallery, or museum.

I'm a graduate of Wesleyan University, Tufts University School of Medicine, the Massachusetts School of Law. Since law school, my focus has been on mediation and am certified in family, divorce and general mediation. My focus throughout my life has been on music and education. I have extensive experience with public speaking and writing. I've written blogs, a book and many articles that have appeared in magazines and professional journals. I've also done public media work and been on the radio and TV. Some of the highlights of my career has been to use these experiences to help kids in need and help other people learn to write and communicate in a way to help other families and kids in need, too. For music, I've been playing the saxophone since elementary school. I love finding new ways to be creative and have conducted jazz ensembles in college as well as a musical. I've written music and love helping other students learn music theory. My true passion is in helping people learn to play the saxophone. I play in concert bands in Massachusetts and love finding ways to continue to help new players continue to learn. In fact, I still call my old teachers to help me when I want to grow more and am currently learning a new instrument the classical guitar. The wonderful adventure of music is there is always a new challenge. I can't wait to help you find your goals whether it be writing, public speaking or music. I've spent my life diving into those areas and look forward to helping you dive into those oceans and explore those areas with you.

I am a 2019 graduate of Wesleyan University where I studied Government and Romance Languages. Since graduation, I have done editorial work at the United Nations and worked in France as an English teacher. I tutor a range of subjects, but I particularly love helping people improve their writing because I believe being a good writer is one of the most important skills to have for success.

I recently graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in Neuroscience, and I'm hoping to eventually become a doctor. As a self-described science nerd, I'm fascinated by the intricacies of how the world around us works, and I think that is infectious to my students. One of my favorite subjects to tutor is Biology because it explains how we ourselves function. My enthusiasm has helped me make science and math engaging and accessible to the students I work with. My experience includes teaching middle school, high school, and college students in both subject specific review and test preparation. I have an approach that is centered around finding the root cause of a students struggles, be it misunderstanding of content, time management, or any other reason, and offering multiple specifically-tailored methods for the student to employ before settling on what works best for them. I aim for my clients to improve as overall students as well, so that they can be successful in the face of any future academic challenges.Aside from my teaching and academic pursuits, my favorite hobbies are playing music and cooking. I play the bass and sitar in any style from Indian classical music to Top 40 Taylor Swift hits. In the kitchen, I love to take a scientific approach to cooking, understanding the chemical reactions underlying why one dinner tasted delicious while another fell flat.

I'm a clinical psychologist recently out of grad school. I'm passionate about teaching, test prep, and coaching. I look forward to working with you.

As a writer and theater director, I believe so much of learning is telling stories: finding patterns, understanding trends, re-telling and repetition of concepts. Writing, grammar, and reading comprehension is my strong suit, and I love helping students to see the stories I see.

Hi! My name is Laura! I am a rising senior in college where I am majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. I have four years of tutoring experience, tutoring students on SAT prep as well as college essay writing. I believe that each student is unique and requires a tutoring approach tailored to their individual learning style. By identifying the setting in which a student learns best, I can help students best expand their knowledge to new levels while maintaining a fun and engaging environment. I have a background of working with all kinds of students, including those with disabilities, ADHD, high achievers, and those who may require more support. I am passionate about learning and want to cultivate that experience for as many students as I can!

I am a native speaker of French who grew up in a French Caribbean household in New York City. I am passionate about all areas of the Francophone world, but I love discussing with my students French literature and music especially. I have been teaching French in some of the best independent schools in the country for the past six years at the middle and high school level. I have also tutored French to students privately at the middle and high school levels. I received my bachelor's degree at Wesleyan University and my master's degree at Middlebury College. I am currently working towards a second masters from New York University. I enjoy tutoring French because I love empowering students and teaching them the beauty of the language that I grew up with and know very well ! I teach using comprehensible input (music, stories, and different multimedia sources) that have my students speaking and practicing from the very first lesson. I look forward to meeting and working with you !

When I was in high school, many people told me that I was not a "science person" and that because STEM did not come naturally to me, I could never succeed in science. Fortunately, one biology teacher believed in me and inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and into science. Now, I am a PHD student studying environmental science. While my research focus is on microbial ecology, I have broad tutoring experience, ranging from teaching reading and math skills to elementary school students, tutoring middle school students in English and writing, and teaching biology to college students as a course assistant. I tutor in two main areas, literacy skills and biology, and teach from a middle school to GRE level both subject areas. One passionate teacher, who valued hard work over talent, inspired me to become a scientist and I hope that I can be that teacher for another student.

Hello! I am a rising 1L at the University of Chicago Law School with a background tutoring students from 5th grade through undergrad. As an undergraduate, I attended Wesleyan University where I studied religious studies, philosophy, European history, and theoretical economics. While there, I won honors for my writing and research.For students interested in improving their writing, I work with all age groups to cultivate an ear for rhythm, an eye for detail, a mind for research--and a stomach for revision, revision, revision.For the LSAT, we will come up with a plan for preparing that is customized to your schedule and goals. This plan will likely include daily drilling with real LSAT problems, supplemented by book reading and practice tests. During our sessions that target logical reasoning sections, we will focus on argument structure. We will work on identifying conclusions, premises, and assumptions in arguments, as well as how to use these skills to answer necessary and sufficient assumption questions. For analytical reasoning (logic games), we will break down the three most common types of games and focus on maintaining accuracy while building solving speed. Finally, for reading comprehension, we will work together to come up with an approach that emphasizes your strengths (like reading quickly, remembering details, annotating effectively) to move towards a higher score.I am looking forward to meeting you!

I believe in winning because there is nothing like building up from scratch; you are part of the story. Are you new to the world of technology, and are you still wondering if it will be a great choice for your career pursuit? Don't worry; book a one-on-one session with me and see for yourself.

I am a rising senior at Wesleyan University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Latin American Studies. I have extensive experience with Spanish-language coursework and tutoring: I spent a semester one-on-one tutoring a high school student in beginning Spanish, have taken countless university-level Spanish classes, have taken both the Language and Literature AP Spanish tests, and have traveled and lived abroad in Spanish-speaking countries.I also have experience tutoring elementary math; I spent an entire summer creating and teaching an original curriculum of basic skills math classes to high school students. I also took the SAT fairly recently and would love to pass my expertise on to any high school student preparing to take the test soon! My teaching style/philosophy is visual and practice-based. I always tailor my sessions to the the student's specific needs but I love to incorporate interactive activities and many practice problems.

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. I received my Bachelor of Arts from the interdisciplinary College of Social Studies and earned certificates in South Asian studies, international relations, and social, cultural, and critical theory. I graduated with honors for my senior thesis which explored the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan. I was awarded both the Davenport Grant for study of public affairs and the Tololyan Fund for study of diasporas and transnationalism, with which I was able to traverse the Indian subcontinent, interview family members, and conduct independent research.This experience confirmed my love for stories and their potential to build compassion, and so upon graduation, I continued pursuing historical, archival, and educational work as a William J. Clinton Fellow with the American India Foundation. I spent my fellowship year traveling across the country as a story scholar with the 1947 Partition Archive, collecting the oral histories of Partition survivors and helping them realize the potential of their own stories in facilitating greater cooperation between communities for generations to come.I am similarly passionate about helping students as a means of helping them realize their own potentialmy ultimate goal, far more important than just going over any particular subject material or standardized test. Since high school I have developed curriculums and tutored students in areas like character education for elementary schoolers, college essay writing for underprivileged high schoolers, and standardized test-taking for all ages. My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that my success as a tutor depends on my ability to address the student in particular, given their background, behavior, and aspirations. This draws on my own experience as a student in the personalized, small classes offered at a small liberal arts school like Wesleyan. As a result, my philosophy often translates into a teaching style that draws heavily on high-level devices like stories, analogies, and real-life experiences tailored for the student. Together, we can then boil down the big picture into relatable specifics through which one can find the answer. The process can be thought of almost as putting together a jigsaw puzzle: my role will be to come up with and find the pieces before guiding the student to learn how exactly they can be put together, so he or she will always be ready next time they encounter such a problem.Though my expertise and passion in the social scienceseconomics, history, political science, philosophyis obvious given my academic background, I also have extensive work experience in computer science and programming that I am eager to share with my students. In high school I excelled with standardized tests like the ACT and SAT, in addition to a variety of subjects in the AP curriculum. I look forward to the opportunity to help students in as many of these areas as needed to ensure a solid academic foundation for whatever future successes they aspire toward.Since returning to NYC, I have also worked as an independent writer and musician, with plans for graduate school in the interdisciplinary South Asian studies and the release of my debut album, consisting of songs written during my year in India.

The best part of teaching is when my student "gets" something, and the light bulb turns on. I teach you how to do something - writing, test-taking, study skills - so you can do it on your own in the future.

Strategic, high-energy, confident professional bridging the gap between goals and accomplishments

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, a liberal arts college in Connecticut. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education Studies with a minor in East Asian Studies. I completed my Master of Arts in Psychology conducting research in the Community-engaged Adolescent for Research and Equity (CARE) Lab. At Wesleyan University, I was a teaching assistant for Advanced Korean, Korean Language Partner, and a Korean tutor for the Dean's Peer Tutoring program. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Korean as I am a Korean-American myself. As Korean culture has been expanding globally, I think it is important to properly learn the culture and the language. In my experience helping students learn Korean to achieve their goals, whether that is to communicate with family, study in Korea, and/or travel to Korea, is always such a fun and rewarding experience. I am willing to adapt to the needs of my tutee/student at their pace and goals to learn.

I am a professional and engaging ESL Instructor with a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) from the University of Cambridge. I also have certificates in Teaching Business English and Teaching English Online. I speak native American English.I currently teach ESL at Empire State English, an accredited language school, and RISSE, the Refugee Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus. I have taught at elementary schools, secondary schools, language schools, non-profit organizations, and as a private tutor. I have worked with all ages, including kids, business employees, working adults, parents, and students. My students are from all around the globe, including China, Brazil, Afghanistan, Syria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Ecuador, and Russia.My areas of expertise for ESL are Business English, Pronunciation, and Communication. My approach to teaching Business English is to develop specific areas of functional language to allow you to succeed in your job. I can teach you how to write effective business reports, negotiate with clients, give presentations, network, attend business meetings, conduct or participate in interviews, write emails, and travel for work, to name some.I also tutor for Visual Arts (my expertise is drawing), the USCIS Citizenship test, and elementary and secondary education. I am very good at what I do:-I identify learning goals and specific needs and provide strategies to address them.- I tailor lessons to fit your interests, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles.- I help to smooth out accents, improve fluency, and build confidence.- I teach the essentials of English grammar, lexis, form, and phonology.- I develop your understanding and familiarity with American culture and customs.- I provide personalized homework assignments for your continued growth outside of the classroom.I am most inspired as a teacher when students are inspired about their learning. My teaching philosophy is that students need to feel safe and supported, to feel seen and respected, to be active agents in their own learning, and to receive clear and accessible instruction.You will obtain direct, measurable results from my English classes. I am excited to work with you!

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