ESL Tutor for Kids and Adults Specializing in Reading and Conversation Practice

This TOEFL/IELTS Test Preparation Class is tailored to help students achieve their desired scores in either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Whether your goal is to study abroad, pursue professional certification, or enhance your career prospects, this course provides comprehensive instruction and practice to ensure success. Course Objectives: Mastering Exam Formats: Understand the structure and requirements of either the TOEFL or IELTS exam, including the reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections. Language Proficiency Enhancement: Improve English language skills in grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and academic writing through targeted instruction. Effective Test Strategies: Learn proven strategies and techniques specific to each section of the TOEFL or IELTS to optimize your performance under timed conditions. Practice and Feedback: Engage in extensive practice tests modeled after real exam conditions and receive detailed feedback from experienced instructors to pinpoint strengths and areas needing improvement. Confidence Building: Build confidence in your English proficiency through continuous practice, guided exercises, and supportive learning environment. Upon completion of the course, students will possess the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to achieve competitive scores on the TOEFL or IELTS exam, opening doors to academic and professional opportunities worldwide. ***These session will be held online on Skype****

I will offer your child guided reading assistance. Guided Reading will help your child develop reading proficiency, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. We will be using digital short stories in this lesson. For adults, I can also assistance you with reading , grammar and writing. Essay writing, creative writing and blog writing. Your child will be introduced to reading strategies: breaking words into parts, stretching sounds out, looking for smaller words within a word, finding the base word, adding ending and beginning sounds to help solve tricky words. * You will be introduced to a new story. We will do a book walk. This happens before reading. We look at the book title, cover and pictures in the story and make predictions about what the book will be about. * I will go over some of the challenging words that will be in the story to help make the text more familiar for you. * I will model how to read a sentence with a challenging word from the story, using a reading strategy. * Your child will take turns reading the story aloud, implementing reading strategies when needed with support from me. * Your child will answer several comprehension questions. Please see the list of example questions. Each set of questions will be unique and based on the story. * We will write a written response of a summary of the story. I will model writing, using paragraph formation. As a class we will write part of the summary together. I will then add some vocabulary words onto the screen to help students add some descriptive words to their writing. Students are then encouraged to add a couple more sentences on their own to the summary. Please have a piece of paper on hand for writing. * After writing, we will work on vocabulary from the story that we have read through a digital game.

Mastering the art of delivering presentations is crucial in both academic and professional settings. Whether you're a student gearing up for a class project or an adult preparing for a high-stakes business presentation, this course equips you with essential tools and techniques to excel with confidence. Objective: -Developing Content: Learn how to structure presentations effectively, craft compelling messages, and create engaging visuals. -Building Confidence: Practice techniques to overcome nervousness and deliver presentations confidently. -Effective Delivery: Master verbal and non-verbal delivery skills, including voice modulation, body language, and eye contact. -Handling Q&A Sessions: Prepare strategies for answering questions confidently and thoughtfully. -Using Technology: Utilize presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides) effectively to enhance your message. This course is ideal for students preparing for class presentations, professionals gearing up for client pitches or internal meetings, and anyone seeking to enhance their public speaking skills. ***This Class Will Be Held on Skype***

Prepare for success in your upcoming interviews with this comprehensive Interview class for adults. Tailored to meet the needs of professionals at all career stages, this interactive course equips you with the strategies and confidence to excel in job interviews. Through simulated interviews, personalized feedback, and targeted coaching, you'll refine your communication skills, enhance your body language, and learn effective interview techniques. This class provides a supportive environment where you can practice and refine your interview performance, ensuring you're well-prepared to land your dream job. ***This class will be held online on Skype***