1,144 Alameda English Tutors

I'm a native English speaker and have been teaching since 2009. I have a certificate in TESOL from California State University East Bay and a B.A. in Foreign Languages from Lewis and Clark College. I'm a member of several professional organizations such as TESOL and CATESOL and ESL International. I am finishing my master's degree in English, specializing... read more

...I found that many time students just needed a little guidance on how to take good notes, create flashcards and other study strategies in order to master the material. I have over 10 years experience teaching English Language Learners. I have helped many international students and business professionals how to master the English language. The lessons... read more

...Instead of telling people to drive safely (the correct way grammatically speaking), I hear people being told to drive safe. Other examples would be "dress nice" instead of nicely or "eat quick" instead of quickly. But English is a living language, so it's constantly changing. Some of the rules I would keep in mind include that it's important to... read more

...Due to these factors, my lessons have always had a multifaceted approach and can always be differentiated based on the learning levels, challenges and talents of each individual student, with a focus on a mastery of the English language as well as retention of that knowledge when they are not necessarily always speaking English at home. Beyond Language... read more

...Mathematical background improvement is a familiar area of my attention. Thinking through problems physically before detailed mathematical solutions is the preferred methodology. Reasoning and analytical processes are more important than the numerical results. My background is physical chemistry, a mixture of chemistry and physics. I have taught... read more