Dustin R.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 30.3 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male Age 44
• Member since: 06/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $34 to $38 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Arabic

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Learn English from a native English speaker

I studied Arabic in college. One of my employees was from Jordan. He was trying to learn English. I would help him with his English. English is not an easy language to learn from a book. You have to be immersed in conversation to learn its many rules (and broken rules). This can only be done with someone who is native English speaking and knows enough of your language to communicate this to you. Having learned Arabic I know how Arabic is spoken and how to teach you how to think about speaking English. This is a very important step to progress that is left out of so many training programs. I learned how to speak Arabic better by listening to my Arabic speaking friend speak broken English.

Sabina C.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 30.7 mi )
• Experienced English ESOL Tutor

• Female Age 35
• Member Since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: German

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My comments on tutoring English ESOL : English is my third language. I understand the grammar and mechanics behind the language as I learned it "by the book" since I did not grow up speaking it.

I am a "kid-at-heart" who has a passion for helping other learn and succeed. I enjoy foreign languages and I want to share my enthusiasm with others. By traveling often, I remain enthusiastic about the subjects I study. Over the past 4 years especially, I have spent many weeks in Germany and France and have fallen in love with the people and their culture. I enjoy finding short stories and comics that help others better understand and learn the language. I also have many supplies from abroad, such as books and DVDs. If I did not major in foreign languages, I would have also enjoyed getting my degree in math education. I like math because I find security in knowing that there is always a right answer. I myself have a teachable spirit and enjoy learning from anyone as well.
2012 college graduate, majored in German language with a French language minor. I tutored foreign languages all ... read more

Michelle L.

• Knoxville, TN 37918 ( 26 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spanish

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A Little Bit About Me...

Easy going, fun. Learning should be fun.
I have worked in the medical field for many years, being exposed to many different types of cultural backgrounds. I am fluent in Spanish and have always enjoyed teaching. During middle and high school I taught other students who needed help. For many years I taught English as a second language to people from other countries.

Kathryn M.

• Knoxville, TN 37914 ( 27.9 mi )
• Expert English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2017
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $60.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spanish, French

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English ESOL is one of my top subjects!

I have 16 years teaching experience at SEC universities. I have taught 100 level, 200 level, and 500 level classes in French. I have taught 100 level, 200 level, and 300 level classes in Spanish. My undergraduates degrees were earned at Florida State University, Bachelor of Arts in French and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. I earned my Master's Degree at University of Alabama in French and Spanish Literature. I earned my Doctorate at University of Alabama in 20th and 21st Century French and Spanish Peninsular Literature.

James M.

• Knoxville, TN 37909 ( 34 mi )
• Experienced English ESOL Tutor

• Male Age 38
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $39.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Hebrew, Chinese

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English ESOL is one of my top subjects!

I spent the last year teaching English in China. I have experience teaching ESOL, and am experienced dealing learners of English of a second language. I studied Chinese during my stint there and am willing and able to tutor beginning students of the Chinese language who want to develop functional skills in Mandarin for career or personal development. I was an A-student during my time in college and often was the leader of study groups and offered personal tutoring to students struggling in my biblical Hebrew class. I served as a teacher's assistant for General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. I worked in a biochemistry lab for one summer during my undergraduate career.
I believe in adapting the teaching style to suit the student's learning style. Teaching English in China, I adopted a practical stance, teaching useful words and grammar and reinforced their reading lessons. The stu ... read more

Cheikh S.

• New Market, TN 37820 ( 21.2 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: French

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a student, l was a French tutor for three years with the McNair program. I also have seven years teaching experience. l hope that my educational background and teachinf experience would qualify me for this position. l have a master's degree in Education and a bachelor of Arts in French.
I believe that all students are capable of learning. l use Dr Howard gardner's multiple intelligences to make my lesson plans, because students learn in many different ways. I think that all students ought to be given the opportunity to learn.Teaching is not about subject matter, but about life.

Jason W.

• Knoxville, TN 37914 ( 27.2 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr

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My specialty is reading, writing and research. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, where I studied government, law and economics. I believe most students can learn or solve any problem by talking it through, which is often easier and more effective than simply trying to think it through silently. I have helped students with research and writing on and off for 15 years and have the most experience in English, History, Economics, Psychology, Social Studies, Geography and paper writing (or research) of most any subject at any level.
The teaching style that brings the best success I've found is centered on two points. First of all, it is based on listening, which means getting the student to talk. Eventually, with guidance, I aim to get them the ability to talk through and solve any problem. The second major technique I like to use is analogies. Even co ... read more

Cathy K.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 30.7 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $44.00 /hr

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My backgrounds in special education (BS), adult GED preparation, and nursing (AAS - RN) have helped me develop into a patient, skilled, and compassionate teacher/tutor. I have a strong instructional foundation in basic math, pre-algebra, basic geometry, nursing math, anatomy and physiology, essay writing, English usage, and learning disabilities. As a published author, I know the importance of careful proofreading and editing skills and am well able to apply this knowledge with my writing students. I love teaching, learning, and researching. Working with students gives me the greatest job satisfaction I've ever experienced.
I love teaching both school-age students and adults. I believe the three most important qualities a teacher can bring to a student are expert skills in the areas being taught, patience, and optimism. I truly believe all students can learn, and I provide a safe a ... read more

Lance T.

• Knoxville, TN 37912 ( 31.2 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $51.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

In working with students one needs to have the ability to connect with that student at their level of understanding. This can be different for every student, and the tutor needs to adjust to the student. A tutor has to be able to do this or the student will not be any better off. It is my firm belief that I need to find a way to connect with each student, and find a way to help them understand what they need to learn. Very often in a school setting it is not only the subject matter that can give students a tough time, but a lot of times it is that the student either freezes on tests and quizzes or may not have good test taking skills, and sometimes this needs to be learned as well as a particular subject.
I received my BS in Accounting 1988. While getting my degree I was involved in the on campus tutoring program. I have tutored students in, accounting mathematics, philosophy, ma ... read more

Tara H.

• Knoxville, TN 37920 ( 32.5 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $58.00 /hr

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In the year of 2007, I received a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Tennessee. I am currently completing graduate work in speech-language pathology in aims to someday provide services for children with communication disorders. Throughout my academic career, I have gained skills in reading/writing/and communication in various academic subjects. As a youth counselor, I have tutored children grades 1st-5th in areas of English, reading, math, science, and social studies.
I am passionate in providing services for children to improve their education and overall quality of life. I am skilled in creating lesson plans that accommodate to individual student needs and learning patterns. I value the importance of designing a stimulating learning environment conducive to social and intellectual growth. I practice the child-centered approach that nurtures each student's talent ... read more

Jennifer S.

• Knoxville, TN 37919 ( 33.5 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: French

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I believe learning should be fun. In my experience I have found that if a student has fun and laughs during a lesson, he/she will remember the contents of the lesson more. I strive to create memorable experiences for my students. I am also patient teacher. Ideally, my students learn by investigating and drawing their own conclusions. I will serve as a guide and provide hints and correct answers. My goal is that the passion I have for learning and for the subjects I teach will ignite a passion in my students.
I first became passionate about teaching while I was teaching English in China. I received a BS in Bible with a minor in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), which has provided me with an understanding of linguistics, teaching methods, grammar, and language acquisition. I also have eleven months experience teaching English in Thailand. While teachin ... read more