Michelle S.

• Eden Prairie, MN 55346 ( 26.6 mi )
• Expert English ESOL Tutor

• Female Age 51
• Member since: 03/2016
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $40 to $60 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Study Skills, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading, Elementary Grammar, English ESOL, Elementary

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My comments on tutoring English ESOL : I have over 5 years experience teaching ESL. I would love the opportunity to work with adult ESL learners.

I vary my teaching style according to the learner's best method for learning. I typically assess their style learning over the course of several sessions.
My extensive background in the field of education has prepared me to be a highly qualified candidate for TutorSelect. My background includes, but is not limited to, 20+ years experience in education. Overall, my career in education has involved several positions that have provided me with a broad scope of experience. Some additional positions I have held are Content Specialist for TREND enterprises, Inc.- a major educational publisher for supplemental education materials; Center Director for Huntington Learning Center; Director of an Extended Day Program; Title One teacher; Reading Recovery teacher; and a homeroom classroom teacher teaching all the major subject areas to students in several grades ranging from one to six. In addi ... read more

Sara L.

• Maple Lake, MN 55358 ( 7.7 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Japanese

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I've been told I have a great capacity for making complex ideas more understandable. This is why students seeking Math help at my University would ask for me specifically, I can take a complicated concept and explain it in a way that makes it seem much simpler, and when one approach doesn't work, I go again from a different direction. My goal is always to make the student understand the process and reasoning, not just memorize a method. I am approachable and patient, and I can adapt to any learning style. My favorite part of being a tutor is seeing that spark of understanding in a student's face.
I have helped my fellow students learn for nearly as long as I've been learning, myself. While attending Community College, I worked as a Peer Tutor in a wide range of subjects. While attending University, I worked as a General Subject Tutor and as a Math Tutor. I studied abroad in South K ... read more

Melanie B.

• Buffalo, MN 55313 ( 8.5 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $53.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I have been very successful at adapting my teaching style to fit the age and subject that I am teaching. I am easily able to gain students respect and attention, which has also made me a very useful substitute.
After I received my degree in Elementary Education, I was a substitute teacher in IA for one year. I then worked, taught and advised at a small private college in Iowa. I have also owned and operated a daycare in my home for over three years. Currently have have spent the past two years as a substitute teacher for the Buffalo, MN school district. This is a job I love for the simple fact that I have variety everyday. It is also a great way to stay up to date on all subject matter. I am also in the process of earning my Master's Degree in Education.

Megan S.

• Plymouth, MN 55447 ( 24.1 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: French

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I am committed to the study of languages as is reflected in my undergraduate studies and work experience. At the College of Saint Benedict, I graduated with a B.A. in both English and French. While pursuing my B.A., I worked in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages as an assistant to a French professor who also served as chair of the department. As an assistant, I corrected homework and exams. I also tutored individual students in French. After graduation, I worked for Concordia Language Villages in a French immersion camp. I was responsible for designing evening cultural programs and teaching language lessons to both advanced and beginner levels. This was excellent preparation for my move to France in September of 2007 and for my work as an English teacher's assistant in a French high-school. Although I was technically an assistant, I was still responsible for design ... read more

Rita M.

• Plymouth, MN 55441 ( 25.7 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

Following five years of teaching high school Spanish, I continued teaching others by volunteering as an English as a Second Language tutor and later transitioning into corporate learning and development where I now design and deliver customized training to adults. I've continued to use Spanish as our daughter attended a Spanish Immersion elementary school, during which time we hosted three teaching assistants from Latin America.
In a one-on-one teaching situation, I like to begin with a needs assessment followed by setting up an individualized learning plan with student and parental input. This would include specified milestones and learning objectives. I am patient and organized, and I like to incorporate a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles. Learning another language can be fun and rewarding given the right circumstances.

Janna B.

• Shakopee, MN 55379 ( 27.6 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $55.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

I grew up in a household that valued education and creative learning. As a result, I have always been driven to do my very best in all subject areas. I officially started tutoring in 2002, at Southwest Minnesota State University. My initial subjects were Algebra and Finite Math. Since then, I have tutor in a number of subject including English, vocabulary, basic Science(s) and Social Studies. I have worked with students of every age from those just starting at 3 and 4 years of age, to more non-traditional students over 50 years of age. I have also been blessed to work with students from various cultural backgrounds.
I understand that each student is an individual, and I like to get to know him/her as a person. The more I am able to connect with the student, the more successful we will be in achieving academic success! My teaching style is adaptable to the student. Some students nee ... read more

Veda Kavya K.

• Hopkins, MN 55343 ( 28.7 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $47.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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Having thoroughly studied various subjects like English Language & Literature, Psychology and Media Studies at the university, I’m very keen on applying my theoretical skills in a teaching position that contributes to my professional growth and development. Working with Charlton College in rural Australia and both my school placements in Melbourne gave me enough opportunities to learn invaluable skills from my supervising teachers like effectively managing classrooms, providing pastoral care to students, maintaining student records and assessment data, giving constructive feedback to students and most importantly, incorporating a range of teaching strategies in my lesson plans to cater to the different learning styles of students.
I believe teaching is not just about imparting the content knowledge, but also about inspiring values and principles like honesty, integrity, reliabilit ... read more

Nancy H.

• Champlin, MN 55316 ( 30 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $60.00 /hr

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My teaching style is mentoring, or sharing of knowledge, in combination with promoting the understanding of consequences. I strongly believe that learning can and should be an enjoyable experience for student, teacher and any other involved parties, such as parents. While some subjects may require rote memorization, I always try to explain the underlying reason, purpose and benefit of the material being taught. I also recognize the importance of listening and understanding the student's learning style in order to most effectively and efficiently obtain the desired learning outcome.
I am an accountant by occupation, and my tutoring experience is primarily as a volunteer, because I love learning and helping others to learn. I gave beginning piano and music theory instruction to a student who went on to become a professional flutist. I also taught beginning piano and music theory ... read more

Nicole E.

• St. Cloud, MN 56301 ( 30.2 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $43.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

My teaching style is, for the most part, non-directive. I think it is important to try to have students answer their own questions. When this does not work, I do not just tell the student what goes where or why this doesn't work, I give reasons and have them tell me these same reasons the next time we come across something that doesn't work.
At SCSU, I work as a writing consultant at the Writing Center on campus. With students, I help to make them better writers by helping answer questions, presenting questions, working through the brainstorming and paper-writing process, and helping with formatting. As well, I have helped to coordinate our second satellite location, which entails working with people on their schedules, managing conflicts of schedule, and serving as a head of the second location. I am also fluent in Spanish and feel comfortable tutoring high school and college leve ... read more

Chiaki H.

• Golden Valley, MN 55422 ( 30.2 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Japanese

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am a bilingual speaker of Japanese and English. For the past seven years I have been employed as an English High School teacher in Tokyo, grades seven through nine, and I have found this experience to be not only challenging and exciting, but also extremely rewarding. Since I have relocated here in Minnesota permanently, I am now teaching my native language Japanese. I have obtained the Japanese teaching certificate through the remote course in Australia last year, and now I have started tutoring in private.
I like to interact with people from different backgrounds from children to adults. My experience in Japan as a teacher at three public secondary school was extremely challenging but also exciting and rewarding. I am very friendly, patient and considerate. I emphasize the value of integrity and respect different cultures and people's background. As I believe the culture and so ... read more

Alex L.

• St Joseph, MN 56374 ( 33.9 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr

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I am a firm believer that if a student really wants to learn, and accepts a challenge, they can learn a language faster in a few months than most people can over the course of an entire school career. I don't believe in traditional styles that simply teach words and phrases, but rather I focus on the core of grammar. While perfecting my Spanish skills I began to develop a course to teach Spanish to beginners, and continue to perfect that course with a hope to someday publish. With the majority of my experience tutoring advanced level sophmores, juniors, and seniors in college, I am confident that I am ready for all levels of Spanish.
I am a graduate of St. John's University with a major in Spanish. Before attending college, I lived for a year in Venezuela, learning to perfect my spoken Spanish. While in college, I perfected my written Spanish through my degree and a semester ... read more