Sara L.

• Ojai, CA 93023 ( 17.6 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 03/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $10 /hr
• In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing, TOEFL, Grammar, English ESOL, Composition

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A Little Bit About Me...

Rotorua English Language Academy, Rotorua, New Zealand, 1999 to 2008 University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman, 2008 to 2013 Community College of Qatar, Doha, Qatar, 2013 to present I have been teaching ESL/TEFL for 17 years. I've taught students from age 12 to 70, from Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Italy, Austria, Germany, Poland, France, Spain, New Caledonia, Brazil, Argentina, Tahiti. I've been teaching ESL for academic purposes (in Foundation/bridge programs) at college and university level, for the last seven years.TOEFL.
My philosophy is one of inclusiveness in the classroom. My approach is one of teamwork, to give the students the feeling that their classmates and teacher are all working together towards a goal, their success. I believe that students need to be well-supported in their learning process but not spoon fed. Impr ... read more

Karen H.

• Oxnard, CA 93030 ( 23.3 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2013
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $17.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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I Promise that you will have fun while you Learn!

Taught Kindergarten through 8th grade. Currently, work with students with special needs, developmental delays, autism,dyslexia and dyscalclia. Previous supervisor of a behavior health program for children with special needs and/or who had experienced trauma in their lives. Taught children's theatre for many years and put on exciting productions! Specialize in writing, reading, and wrote a unique app for learning how to read.
Children say that I am so patient and relaxed. One little girl asked me last week, "how come I don't grate on your nerves? My mom says I grate on her nerves." Well, no child has ever "grated on my nerves" :) Children know I care about them and we develop a mutual respect for each other.

Teresa W.

• Montecito, CA 93108 ( 2.5 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Italian, French

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As a teacher, I try to empower my students to take responsibility for their actions and for their learning results. I try to lead them and to show them how and where to find the answers, but feel they learn best when they take the final step in the learning process and discover the answers with my guidance. The results are that they acquire not only knowledge, but the ability to process information and to solve problems. I am trained in teaching individuals with differences in learning styles, as well as in teaching English learners. I speak fluent French, am proficient in Spanish and Italian, and am passionate about French/France and English literature. I share this passion with my students.
I have experience teaching French and English at the high school level at a private/Catholic high school in Ventura County. I have held this full-time teaching position for 2 years. ... read more

Boglarka P.

• Santa Barbara, CA 93130 ( 5.2 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Latin, French

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I am an Ivy League graduate with a BA in Classics. As an undergraduate, I studied Latin and ancient Greek, as well as classical and medieval history and literature. I have extensive experience in researching, writing and editing due to my own studies as well as reviewing the work of colleagues. I have two years experience teaching small classes and tutoring individuals.
I enjoy working with children because of their curiosity and forthrightness. Through exploration of the subject matter, I engage their curiosity while respecting their opinions and efforts. I am patient and work to establish a rapport with a child so that s/he is comfortable with me. This allows for a greater focus on the material to be studied. I know that every child can learn and progress, if given the tools to succeed.

Thomas R.

• Goleta, CA 93117 ( 11 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $53.00 /hr

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When learning is a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding experience for children, they learn material much more easily and they retain it much longer than they do when it's not. I make learning a rewarding experience for my students by genuinely acknowledging their effort and their progress; I make it enjoyable by often adding humor to my tutoring and by making it a game as well as a goal to be achieved; and I make learning a positive experience by affirming my students’ worth as unique human beings.
Prior to becoming a tutor, I was a life coach for seven years. While I have worked with a variety of clients and have helped them achieve many different goals, my specialty has been helping people with chronic illnesses and emotional challenges such as depression and bipolar disorder heal their spirits so they can find peace and joy. While I'm not a published author yet, I am writing a bo ... read more

Abigail R.

• Goleta, CA 93117 ( 12.2 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: German

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I enjoy teaching and working with children and feel that it is important to understand that not all students learn the same way. I feel that my college experience has taught me to discover the ways I learn and understand things. In that sense I feel that all students have the potential to succeed if they acknowledge and become aware of their appropriate manner of learning. I think that being patient, compassionate and understanding is a must, which I feel I can bring fourth as a tutor and mentor. Doing community service in high school to my college years I have always enjoyed working and helping others because of the rewarding feeling that you can make a difference in someone's life.
As a graduate of Sociology I have gained a lot of knowledge about how society functions. I was interested in this area of study to understand peoples because I have always had compassion for others. ... read more

Brent L.

• Ojai, CA 93023 ( 18.9 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: German, French

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My training in rhetoric, speech, and debate has taught me the importance of speaking clearly and articulately. This means that I pay close attention to language and I try to bring out that quality in my students. Other methods that I use come from my time as a foreign language teacher. Here, repetition and practice of introduced concepts are key. It's not enough to simply pass on ideas and words, the student must engage with the material for it to become real. Even though I might teach to high standards I am a very easy going person!
Having graduated with honors from a top university, the greatest asset I offer comes from my real world teaching experience. During my tenure as a substitute I have taught at all levels, from kindergarten to middle-aged adults, in all subject areas. Even as a young person I was involved with teaching others; I first began as a teacher's aid in high ... read more

martha b.

• Ventura, CA 93004 ( 22 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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My teaching style is to show students how to make themselves successful. By motivating my students to do their best every time I can help them exceed expectations and thrive under any situation both academically and socially. Many students focus on what they think they cannot do. What I teach them is to highlight their strengths and improve their weaknesses. I do so with the use of clear directions, constant monitoring, and positive praise. I believe every child can learn it is merely a matter of finding the proper teaching method.
As a University of South Florida college of education graduate I have a wealth of experience with teaching both in the classroom and on a one to one basis. I have successfully tutored students in english, reading comprehension, science and social sciences. During my internship I taught all manner of history classes including AP world history and Psycholo ... read more

Signe W.

• Santa-Barbara, CA 93121 ( 27.7 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: German

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have enjoyed a unique educational background, having been required to study all academic disciplines as an undergraduate. The benefits of this unique approach to education later inspired me to earn a Master's degree in the development of consciousness, which is the basis for the learning process. My studies have also included intensive foreign language courses at UCSC, the Goethe Institute, and M.U.M.. My career in the field of teaching has ranged from homeschooling and private lessons to ESL and university courses. Most importantly, I love to teach and have enjoyed this vocation for many years.
It is always a thrill for me to work with a student and to help them achieve their goals. Each student is unique. The way in which they assimilate knowledge may also be unique. It is the skill of the teacher then to know what is the best approach to take with each student to help ... read more

Keiko I.

• Camarillo, CA 93010 ( 28.6 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Japanese

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As a second language learner, I am keenly aware of the challenges in learning a new language. I am a native Japanese speaker, although I have attended a language school in Australia, and completed my bachelor's degree in the United States. In addition to my experiences in acquiring a new language, I also have experience as a preschool teacher and English tutor. I tutored junior high and high school students while living in Japan and am familiar with successful methods for imparting an understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills. Furthermore, as a native Japanese speaker, I am fully capable explaining challenging concepts to my students in their native language to help aid comprehension.
It is my belief that language proficiency stems from extensive practice. Although I see my Japanese language skills as a useful tool in helping other Japanese speakers learn ... read more