Experience Summary
international teaching experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages, Philadelphia School District substitute teacher, adult English language and American civics educator at District 1199C in Philadelphia, PA., over eight years tutoring experience (one-on-one and group instruction) including test prep (TOEFL, GED, GRE, study skills, and testing strategies.
Teaching Style
My teaching style depends on your learning style, but basically I believe in individualized instruction, offering guidance and lots of real-world examples, teaching students skills that will help them become autonomous or self-reliant and confident. I attempt to accommodate my students as much as possible and answer all questions that they may have.
My Hobbies
traveling, learning languages, learning about different cultures, reading, going to museums among other things
| American History |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| This is part of what I do on a daily basis! |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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| help students improve composition/writing skills, proofreading, essay assistance |
| Elementary |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and have been working as a substitute teacher with children aged 5 to 10. |
| English |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I am a highly qualified ESL instructor with post-graduate credentials and international teaching experience. |
| English ESOL |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a post-graduate degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and teach adult ESL in Philadelphia. I also do ESOL tutoring for children who need additional instruction to that which they receive in school. |
| GED |
Proficiency: Expert
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| specifically writing and writing |
| Geography |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| This is part of what I do on a daily basis! |
| German |
Proficiency: Expert
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| With a certificate of academic German proficiency and five years of residency in Germany, I am proficient in reading, writing, and speaking German. I am highly familiar with the culture and have provided successful German instruction to immigrants while I was living in Germany. I have also tutored Americans who have relocated to Germany due to employment. |
| Government |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| This is part of what I do on a daily basis! |
| Grammar |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have advanced credentials in grammar instruction. This is what I do every day. |
| GRE |
Proficiency: Expert
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| specifically reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary |
| Language Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Instruction prepares learners for advanced reading and writing. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Focus on micro-skills of reading, as well as reading speed, note-taking while reading, and reading comprehension |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| My students have all showed reading comprehension gains on standardized reading tests. |
| SAT - Verbal |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Inidvidualized instruction depending on your needs. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Part of spelling instruction will also include effectively using resources to improve spelling. |
| Test Preparation |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Instruction based on learning style. |
| Testing Strategies |
Proficiency: Expert
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| This is part of what I do on a daily basis! |
| TOEFL |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| TOEFL (especially) is one of my areas of interest and my students have shown great success! |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I provide individualized instruction with many examples and much practice to help you improve your writing. I also provide instruction focusing on accessing resources and self-editing skills. I provide help with essays and papers. |